We encourage, empower, and equip communities of faith to expand the understanding of our unique ELCA identity and witness.
We strengthen our ecumenical relationships and ministries.
We grow our public witness through advocacy, integrating our ELCA theology and engagement with current issues and contextual realities.
We deepen our global engagement by connecting local witness and global relationships.
We equip disciples—inclusive of lay leaders, pastors, deacons, and youth—to build healthy and vibrant faith communities.
We foster a spirit of collaboration and intentional connection across the Synod as we participate in Synod events.
The Office of the Bishop provides a ministry of presence and resources to support ministries in transition.
We grow our partnerships with our Southwest colleagues in Region 2.
We support new leadership and ministry initiatives including youth ministry, coaching, and ministry networks.
We grow in gratitude and generosity to strengthen our financial capacity for ministry and witness.
We seek and create new ways to connect and grow our rich diversity through multi-cultural ministries.
We align and structure the Grand Canyon Synod for effectiveness, efficiency and support to our ministries.
We accompany congregations and ministries to increase their capacity to be adaptive, right-sized, and vital.
We raise up and support new leaders for the church’s ministry through a revitalized candidacy process.
Better Together
for the Sake of the Gospel
Vision
Communities together in Christ serving the world.
Mission
Communicate the love of Christ.
Connect diverse people.
Create new ways of outreach.
Core Values
Grounded in grace of Christ, we encourage, empower, and equip our communities to:
proclaim Jesus through Lutheran teachings;
nurture passionate inclusivity;
live out radical hospitality;
work for justice and mercy, and
cultivate faith-filled relationships with all ages.