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MissionStatement We exist to encourage and connectleaders as they grow Christ’s church.

Existimos para animar y conectarlíderes a medida que crecen laiglesia de Cristo.

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Prayer for theElection of a Bishop Almighty God, giver of every goodgift: Look graciously on your Church,and so guide the minds of thosewho shall choose a bishop for thisDiocese, that we may receive afaithful pastor, who will care foryour people and equip us for ourministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

5The hope of the people of the The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona is to

call a Bishop who exemplifies a robust spiritual life and is grounded in

prayer and the study of scripture. Through collective discernment in

diocesan gatherings and surveys, members of the diocese placed

significant value on the following personal attributes:

• Personable, approachable and patient

• Humble and compassionate, reflecting the ministry of Jesus

with integrity

• Is joy-filled and sociable, with an engaging sense of humor

• Has an energetic passion for the ministry of the Church

• Charismatic and inspirational in preaching and in

written communications

• Is reflective and self-aware, and places a high value on his or

her own physical, spiritual and mental health

• Affirms our diocese’s participation in “The Jesus Movement” as

articulated by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.

Our next Bishop will demonstrate the abilities incumbent on a sound

administrator, but will faithfully serve the diocese, its membership

and its clergy, as an inspiring pastoral presence.

Through meetings with clergy, several lay focus groups and online

surveys, as well as conversations with diocesan staff and the current

Bishop, the mission priorities identified by the diocese will best be

Our Vision forthe Next Bishopof Arizona

Our next Bishop will affirm our diocese’sparticipation in “The Jesus Movement” asarticulated by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry,and will demonstrate the abilities incumbent on a sound administrator, faithfully serving the diocese, its membership and its clergy as an inspiring pastoral presence.

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• Values and supports open and continuous communication

based on active listening

• Fosters open-minded dialogue in the greater community of

faith and within the Church

• Effectively communicates a vision and leads the diocese in

adaptive change

• Captures a spirit of evangelism to lead the Church in a

changing world

• Celebrates the cultural and linguistic diversity of the

Church and The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona

• Integrates sound administrative abilities, including management

of finances and human resources best practices, and leads

congregations in conflict toward a path of healing and

reconciliation

• Holds a clearly demonstrated love for the Episcopal Church and

a willingness to embrace congregations of diverse liturgical

styles and traditions

This diocese welcomes all applicants who feel called to the

episcopate, regardless of those individuals’ gender, age, race

or ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity, ability or

disability, or place of national origin.

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About theDiocese The Diocese

“We exist to encourage and connect leaders as they grow Christ's church.”

“Existimos para animar y conectar líderes a medida que crecen la iglesia

de Cristo”.

The people of The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona are living into this

mission, as evidenced by the fact that the diocese is one of the few in

the Episcopal Church that is growing. Congregations take the mission

of the diocese seriously, and have embarked upon ministries and

projects that not only complement their spiritual lives, but also

enhance the well-being of their local communities.

Consisting of 67 worshiping communities, The Episcopal Diocese of

Arizona gathers in a variety of congregational communities: parishes,

missions, college chaplaincies, schools, and the cathedral congregation.

Seven of our congregations employ more than one priest on staff.

Four congregations are primarily staffed by retired clergy, and some

use retired clergy as Priest Associates. Worship is regularly held in the

diocese in both English and Spanish, while other languages are

embraced and used occasionally in various congregational contexts.

The diocese seeks to promote an environment of inclusion and diversity,

and recognizes that the current ethnic makeup of our clergy does not

adequately mirror the diversity of the people of the state of Arizona.

Of all of the canonically resident members of the college of presbyters,

only 5% identify as African American, 4% as Hispanic, 1% as Asian

American, and 1% as Native American.

25,000Active Episcopalians in the Diocese

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The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona is growing.Congregations take the mission of the dioceseseriously, and have embarked upon ministries and projects that not only complement theirspiritual lives, but also enhance the well-being of their local communities.

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Over 25,000 active Episcopalians are part of The Episcopal Diocese of

Arizona. While Episcopalians only represent less than 1% of the state’s

population, the ministries of the Episcopal Church are virtually

everywhere, present in 14 of the state’s 15 counties. The vast majority

of Episcopalians live in the three largest metropolitan areas:

Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff. Since the beginning of his ministry,

Bishop Smith has confirmed/received over 3,150 new Episcopalians.

The diocese recognizes 215 clergy as canonically resident,

comprised of 159 priests and 56 deacons, with the average age of

clergy being 67 years old. The ratio of male clergy to female clergy in

the diocese is 2:1. In addition, the practice of the diocese has been to

welcome and license clergy from other dioceses of the Episcopal

Church who are seeking to function in ministry, but for case-specific

reasons do not yet wish to affiliate canonically. The clergy of the

diocese gather each year at convention and at a Spring clergy

conference/retreat.

The diocese covers over 88,000 square miles, and includes the

majority of the state of Arizona, with the exception of the northeastern

portion, which belongs to the Episcopal Church in Navajoland. Three

other congregations resident in Arizona, because of geographic

complexities belong to neighboring dioceses: Page (Utah), Bullhead

City (Nevada), and Yuma (San Diego).

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, as an entity in the Episcopal

Church, was founded by an act of General Convention in 1959, but

the Episcopal Church has been at work in the state as early as the

late 1870s, shortly after the American Civil War. St. Paul’s Episcopal

Church in Tombstone, Arizona, was the first Protestant church in the

Arizona territory, and established their first church building in 1882.

The church still offers regular Sunday worship to this day. Five bishops

have served as bishops diocesan of The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona:

Arthur Barksdale Kinsolving II (1959-1962), Joseph Meakin Harte (1962-

1979), Joseph Thomas Heistand (1979-1992), Robert Reed Shahan (1992-

2004), and the current bishop, Kirk Stevan Smith (2004-present).

The Diocesan Campus in Central Phoenix

(Diocesan House, Bishop’s House, Trinity Cathedral)

The offices of the diocese, the residence of the bishop, and the

cathedral for the diocese are located on two city blocks on the

northern end of downtown Phoenix. The neighborhood, known as

Roosevelt Row, was named by USA Today as one of the “10 best

neighborhoods that tourists haven’t found yet.” (USA Today, April 13,

2013) The article continues by mentioning the neighborhood as giving

3,150+Confirmations/receptions in last 15 years

88,000Square miles encompassing the diocese

215Clergy canonically resident

159 Priests in the diocese

Existimos para animar y conectar líderes

a medida que crecen la iglesia de Cristo.

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In 130 years, Trinity Cathedral has launched morethan a dozen Episcopal churches and communityservice organizations. The community takes pridein practicing faith “not only through our lips, butin our lives.”

from the Arizona State University’s downtown campus and a half mile

from the State Capitol, the cathedral is situated in the heart of a booming

metropolis. The cathedral is easily accessible by public transportation,

with light rail and bus stops situated adjacent to the property.

In its 130 year history as the first Episcopal congregation in Phoenix,

Trinity Cathedral has launched over a dozen Episcopal churches and

community service organization. The community takes pride in practicing

faith “not only through our lips, but in our lives.”

A casual observer would arrive to the Trinity campus on any given

Sunday and see a more diverse representation of people of various

backgrounds than one would see in most Phoenix churches.

In the early 1990s, Trinity Cathedral was almost forced to close as a

congregation. Having suffered near financial bankruptcy in the early

1990s, and a devastating fire in 2002, Trinity has literally risen from

the ashes and has seen a 1700% membership increase over the past 20

years, and a 150% increase in the last 10 years alone. Through this rebirth,

the call of the Holy Spirit has weighed heavily on this congregation to

embark on faithful discernment of God’s call to ministry, to continue

to serve the diocese and the people of Arizona with faithfulness,

enthusiasm, and encouragement for many days to come.

Deacon Formation Academy

The Deacon Formation Academy (DFA) serves to provide transformative

educational and experiential opportunities for developing and preparing

individuals for the 21st century diaconate. Grounded in the St. Benedict’s

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“urban explorers every reason to visit: an indie cinema, cool shops

galore; unusual restaurants; coffee houses; a new French-owned patisserie;

and a steady stream of new galleries.” The entire neighborhood has

undergone a significant revitalization, beginning in the mid 1990s.

For The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, this neighborhood is home.

Diocesan House | Located at 114 W. Roosevelt Street, the Diocesan

House, commonly referred to as “DioHouse” is the administrative home

of the diocesan bishop, the canon to the ordinary, the archdeacon

of the diocese, the canon for finance, as well as all supporting

administrative functions of the diocese. The diocesan staff are well-

equipped to serve the church, and are committed to being available

to help congregations thrive in their ministry contexts.

Much of the congregational development work falls on the bishop,

but also upon the canon to the ordinary, and other diocesan staff as

well. This work involves strategic planning with congregations, spiritual

gifts workshops, leading clergy and lay-leader retreats, and developing

new programs for the local formation of clergy in geographically

isolated areas.

New leadership development initiatives are being launched including

“Best Skills/Best Churches,” an annual teaching partnership between

the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona and Arizona State University’s Lodestar

Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation. Replacing the old

“Fresh Start” programs of the diocese, “Best Skills” is held annually

in two parallel courses based on audience: one course for new priests,

the other course for deacons and lay leaders. Initial results have been

very favorable. Upon completion attendees receive continuing education

credits from Arizona State University for their participation.

Bishop’s House | The Bishop’s House, located at 110 W. Roosevelt, was

built in 1917, and completely remodeled in 2001 after a significant

period of neglect. The magnificent 5,000 square foot residence

contains a well-appointed collection of home furnishings (antiques

and replicas) created in the style known as “Frontier Victorian.”

The home is a wonderful example of the resilience of the people of

Arizona to remember the past and to look forward to a bright future.

The restoration of this home solidified the resolve of the diocese to

remain a permanent presence in the heart of Phoenix.

Trinity Cathedral | “Welcoming all to be transformed in Christ,

through worship, fellowship, and service.”

Trinity Cathedral, is particularly unique among mainline churches

because the median age of a Trinity member is 39. Located five blocks

56Deacons in the diocese

2:1Male/female ratio of clergy

2002 Fire almost destroyed

Trinity Cathedral

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The diocese helps congregationslearn how to better communicateand market themselves through e-newsletters and social media andoffers regional Communications &Social Media Workshops.

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Rule of prayer, work, community, study, and eat-Together, the building

blocks of our formation are the five “Intertwining Elements” of

Academics, Ministry, Liturgy, Exploration and the World. These elements

reflect the Canons, the needs of The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona,

and our communities. The 2-year formation process includes

curriculum-based class sessions, a 6-month internship/field

experience, 2 retreats, journaling/reflection, readings,

presentations/writing and a final essay exam.

Using a cohort model, cohorts begin annually in June and progress

through the stages of postulant, candidate, and ordinand. Utilizing a

Leaders-As-Teachers framework, instruction for the Academy engages

Diocesan leadership with faculty led by our Bishop and including

presbyters, deacons, and laity. For 2 years post-ordination, educational

activities and mentoring occurs. Arizona Deacons continue to pursue

life-long learning and ministry support with the assistance of the

Academy and the Deacons’ Council. The Academy proactively seeks

feedback and evaluation while meeting regularly with Faculty and

recent graduates in order to continue growing and evolving a vibrant

and healthy diaconate.

Diocesan Communications

Since 2012, the diocese has been communicating through a quarterly

print magazine, its website, an e-newsletter, and Facebook page and

Twitter account. As social media platforms have updated their features,

the diocese has taken advantage of them to better promote the diocesan

brand. The diocese also helps congregations learn how to better

communicate and market themselves. Media sources throughout the

state have been cultivated with a goal of promoting both the diocesan

brand and the Bishop. Reporters from many agencies now cover diocesan

announcements and events, e.g. Bishop Smith’s statement regarding

S.B. 1070 (Arizona’s controversial immigration law), diocesan churches’

participation in Ashes to Go, and Bishop Smith’s statement about the

9th Circuit approval of same-gender blessings.

Examples of some of the ways the diocesan communications team

has become more engaged with clergy and lay leaders throughout

the diocese:

• Provided a workshop on communications at the annual Lay

Leadership Retreat

• Offered a diocesan e-Bootcamp: Digital Media for Ministry

event at the Walter Cronkite School at ASU (April 2014)

• Presented How to Promote Your Church course on the new

ChurchNext (virtual learning) platform (December 2015)

• Presented at the Best Skills Best Churches: Marketing and

150%

Growth of Trinity membership in last 10 years

1,388Facebook ‘likes’ in 2018

2,299Twitter followers in 2018

6,955Subscribers to

AZ Episcopalian magazine

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Community Presence course (a program presented in partnership

with ASU Lodestar)

• Launched a completely redesigned and updated, mobile-responsive

diocesan website (January 2016)

• Offered diocesan regional Communications & Social Media

Workshops (April-June 2017)

Constant Contact | 2,037 subscribers as of January 2018. The diocese

produces two versions of our weekly e-newsletter: a clergy version that

typically has about a 60% open rate; a general public version that has

about a 40% open rate (both are significantly higher than the standard

non-profit open rate).

AZ Episcopalian (quarterly magazine) | 6,955 subscribers as

of September 2017. Content is a combination of diocesan and

congregation-submitted news. The amount of congregation-submitted

news steadily increases as relationships are developed with those

responsible for congregational communications. Each congregation

manages its own subscription list, and there is no cost to the

recipients for the publication.

Diocesan Staff

The staff of the diocese is small, but efficient. Currently, the

staff is structured as in this organizational chart:

The Diocese’s Finances

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona operates in a fiscally-responsible manner,

although does not enjoy the benefits of a large endowment fund. The

enclosed reports, representing the December 2017-end Balance Sheet,

and Statements of Mission (Operating Statements) for the completed

2017 calendar year and the current 2018 calendar year, are:

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona Balance Sheet December 2017Accounts

ASSETSCurrent Assets Cash & cash equivalents Checking Account $69,500 PayPal Account $40,400 Savings Accounts $86,200 Total Cash & cash equivalents $196,100 Investments Fidelity Investments $3,156,000 Northern Trust $5,718,600 Total Investments $8,874,600 Prepaid Expenses Prepaid Expenses $9,600 Total Prepaid Expenses $9,600 Accounts Receivable Mission Share $1,131,900 Other ($3,700) Payroll $861,400 Due from Congregations $712,900 Congregational Investment Group (CIG) $20,000 Allowance for unpaid receivables ($605,000) Group Insurance $6,500 Total Accounts Receivable $2,124,000 Restricted Accounts Receivable Fund B mortgages $533,600 Total Restricted Accounts Receivable 533,600 Total Current Assets $11,737,900Fixed Assets $12,004,400 Total Fixed Assets $11,473,900Total Assets $23,211,800

LIABILITIES, FUND PRINCIPAL, & RESTRICTED FUNDS Liabilities Faithstreet Donations 3,800 Accounts Payable 1,251,200 Transmittals 74,200 Accruals 40,500 Fund B Mortgages 531,900 Mortgage Loan Payable 646,100Total Liabilities 2,547,700Fund Principal Unrestricted net assets $11,857,800 Excess Cash Received ($161,500) Total Fund Principal and Excess Cash Received $11,696,300Restricted Funds Total Temporary Restricted $5,135,100 Total Permanent Restricted $3,832,700 $8,967,800Total Restricted Funds Total Liabilities, Fund Principal, & Restricted Funds $23,211,800

THE BISHOP

CANON TO THE ORDINARY

CANON FOR FINANCE

FINANCE ASSISTANT

CANON FOR MEDIA &COMMUNICATIONS

CANON FOR CHILDREN’SMINISTRY

CANON FOR ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

EVENTS COORDINATOR

RECEPTIONIST

ARCHDEACON

CANON FOR YOUTH & YOUNGADULTS MINISTRY

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2017 ANNUAL EXPENSES AND 2018 REVENUE BUDGET

Annual Expenses 2017 Actual

n Programs $907,200

n Commission Support $6,100

n Clergy Ministry $100,000

n Diocesan Ministry $1,010,000

n Diocesan House $258,300

n Bishop's House $19,900

n Diocesan Convention $21,100

n Episcopal Church in the US & World $330,650

n Donor Restricted Funds $674,200

Total $3,327,450

Annual Expenses 2018 Budget

n Programs $1,060,100

n Commission Support $5,500

n Clergy Ministry $127,500

n Diocesan Ministry $1,012,300

n Diocesan House $309,200

n Bishop's House $22,700

n Diocesan Convention $26,000

n Episcopal Church in the US & World $357,500

n Donor Restricted Funds $736,300

Total $3,657,100

2017 ANNUAL REVENUE AND 2018 REVENUE BUDGET

Annual Revenue 2017 Actual

n Congregational Mission Share (16.9%) $2,580,000

n Endowment $100,000

n Unrestricted Funds $135,000

n Seminarian Asst. Fund $0

n Donor Restricted Funds $673,000

n Deacon Formation $0

Total $3,488,000

Annual Revenue 2018 Budget

n Congregational Mission Share (16.9%) $2,600,000

n Endownment $61,600

n Unrestricted Funds $238,200

n Seminarian Asst. Fund $15,000

n Donor Restricted Funds $736,300

n Deacon Formation $6,000

Total 3,657,100

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Ministries andPrograms of the DioceseBrotherhood of St. Andrew (Men’s Ministry)

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s is an international lay Christian

organization with historical roots in the Episcopal Church. The

objectives of the organization focus on prayer, Bible study, and

service to the community, with an emphasis on evangelism through

fraternal outreach and ‘the spread of Christ’s Kingdom among

men.’ The Arizona diocesan chapter meets several times a year

for mutual support and encouragement in their missional work.

Best Skills/Best Churches

The diocese has established a partnership with the Arizona State

University (ASU) Lodestar Center on Philanthropy to offer this

program, which has become an important tool for recruiting new,

out of state clergy to churches in Arizona. This program provides

training in administrative skills used in the nonprofit sector, and

is available to not only new clergy and lay leaders, but to current

leaders as well. Its very existence tells new clergy that The

Episcopal Diocese of Arizona is aware of the serious challenges

our congregations face. More importantly it communicates that

this diocese actively empowers its leaders for a positive and

effective future. Best Skills, which was initially offered only to

clergy, has been so well received that a second track has been

started on weekends for our lay leaders and deacons.

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The diocese boasts four ministries on the campusesof our state universities. Proximity to young adultsexploring their lives of faith has meant that thisministry is sometimes instrumental in helpingthem discern possible calls to ordained ministry.When ordination is not discerned, this ministrystill affords students the opportunity to exerciseleadership in ministry settings.

four weeks of Summer Camp, serving young people from kindergarten

through high school. The purpose of Summer Camp is to provide a safe,

fun, loving space where young people can experience Christ in a new

way. In addition to serving campers, Summer Camp is an important

formative experience for young adult counselors, chaplains, and

program staff. New this summer, Camp Genesis will be offered, a camp

for children of incarcerated parents. Camp Genesis is free of charge to

campers, funded by donations from parishes and local businesses. The

third annual Family Camp will be offered this summer, a long weekend

camp for families with children of all ages. This is a time for families

from all over the diocese to spend time together in nature and build

friendships with other families; the schedule includes regular prayer,

spiritual formation, fun activities and free time. The Gathering of

the Holy Family is an intergenerational worship experience held in

partnership with Episcopal Campus Ministries in Tempe.

The Gathering of the Holy Family includes Godly Play, family-style dinner,

and an intimate celebration of Communion; formation ministers are

invited to attend and observe to get ideas for developing intergenerational

ministry opportunities at their own churches.

Children's and Family Ministers are invited to regular regional meetings

in Phoenix and Tucson where they pray together, fellowship, network,

and share ideas. The Canon for Children's Ministries maintains a resource

library available to ministers, and the Children's Ministries website has a

resource page with links to tools related to family formation, curriculum,

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Campus Ministry

More than a century ago committed lay women started the first

Episcopal Campus Ministry in Arizona. Their work laid the foundation

for a campus and young adult ministry program that now spans the

entire diocese and supports four chaplains serving students who are

discovering what it means to be people of faith in a rapidly changing

world. Situated on the campuses of our state universities these

ministries regularly host provincial gatherings for young adult and

campus ministries. Celebrations of the Eucharist take place regularly.

Sacraments of baptism and confirmation have also taken place as

students realize their Christian journey. Proximity to young adults

exploring their lives of faith has meant that this ministry is sometimes

instrumental in helping them discern possible calls to ordained

ministry. When ordination is not discerned, this ministry still affords

students the opportunity to exercise leadership in ministry settings. In

addition to sacramental support of students, this ministry is also at the

forefront of studying and articulating the realities and worldviews of

the rising generations, better serving the growing pastoral needs of

students facing ever-rising financial hardship as they strive to

discover and live out their vocations.

Chapel Rock Camp and Conference Center

Chapel Rock is the diocese’s church camp, located in Prescott. Its

legacy of healing and renewal dates back to the early 1900’s when it

was initially called ‘The Arizona Church Conference Center.’ Chapel

Rock has grown from its initial tents and cabins to become ‘The Chapel

Rock Camp and Conference Center, which can now accommodate up to 270

visitors, with excellent food service, meeting room accommodations

with state of the art audiovisual technology and campus-wide internet.

Programs include Summer Children, Youth and Family Camp, Camp 60’s

(a summer camp for seniors), Aspen Creek Outdoor School (Science

Camp), in addition to parish and diocesan functions. Chapel Rock

facilities are also made available to outside groups and is often the site

of business gatherings, bringing many outside the Episcopal Church to

this beautiful and spiritual setting.

Children and Family Ministries

Diocesan Children's Ministries offers support for those who serve children

and families, and a variety of formation opportunities for children (through

6th grade) and families with children of all ages. The ministry works in

partnership with Chapel Rock Camp and Conference Center to have

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research and best practice, and challenging issues. The Canon for

Children's Ministries meets with Children's Ministers and clergy to

consult about supporting formation in their unique contexts, offering

workshops tailored to the specific needs of a community. There is also

a commitment to subsidizing Godly Play core trainings on a regular

basis to make them as affordable as possible, and Godly Play

practice groups are held three times per year.

Church Planting

The development of new church plants has been a high priority for the

diocese in the past decade, resulting in nine new congregations. To further

that goal and formalize the planting process, The Church Planting Task

Force was created by the passage of a resolution at the 2015 Diocesan

Convention, directing the Bishop to convene an ad-hoc committee of clergy

and lay individuals to consider the matter and make recommendations

to the 2016 Convention for purposes of creating an ongoing process and

structure to support church growth through new church starts. The

recommendation of the Church Planting Task Force directs the Bishop to

propose the creation and funding for a part-time position of a Canon for

Church Development with a person qualified to carry out its duties, as

soon as practical, and recommends that the Task Force become the

standing ‘advisory committee’ to would support the ongoing work of

the Church Development officer in his or her duties.

Commission on Ministry

The Arizona Commission on Ministry, which advises the Bishop in selection

of persons entering Sacred Ministry and provides guidance and pastoral

care for Postulants and Candidates, consists of a team of twelve: five

priests, three deacons, four laity along with the Canon to the Ordinary.

As of February of 2018, there are eleven priests in formation. Of the

priests in formation, eight are attending or have graduated from seminary,

and three are in local formation. In June 2018, six of the candidates

are expected to be ordained to the transitional diaconate. There are

six deacon postulates in formation, and three are expected to be

ordained as vocational deacons in June. More than 25 people interested

in becoming a priest or deacon attended the Commission on Ministry’s

Day of Information in May 2017, along with their partner and/or priest.

Of the 25, twenty-one applied. Fourteen aspirants completed the forms

and discernment requirements and will be or have been interviewed by

the Commission. Eight are priest aspirants, with six for the diaconate.

Our Bishop along with the Commission of Ministry Team have worked

9Number of new church plants

in past 10 years

11Number of priests

in formation

6Expecting ordination to vocational

deaconate in June 2018

25Interested people attending

most-recent “Day of Information”

The Arizona Commission on Ministryadvises the Bishop in selection of personsentering Sacred Ministry and providesguidance and pastoral care for Postulantsand Candidates.

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church and to bring the church to the world. Arizona deacons seek

relevance, becoming voices in their communities and with dedication

to transformational life-long learning. They additionally reflect the

foundation of our episcopate through a robust and active Deacons’

Council consisting of lay leaders, presbyters, and deacons. Their

purpose is defined as to empower and give voice to the Deacon

Community in the The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona.

Disability Concerns

The universal call to holiness leads us to recognize that the Body of Christ

is not whole when some members are not invited to full participation.

Therefore, we envision that every person with disabilities will experience full

inclusion in the parishes, missions, church properties and programs of

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. Funding is made available through the

diocese to address accessibility concerns in the institutions of the diocese.

Education for Ministry (EfM)

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona is a sponsoring diocese of the Education

for Ministry (EfM) program. EfM is an intensive, tuition-based 4-year

study program developed by the School of Theology at University of

the South. Participants in EfM spend the first year studying the Hebrew

Scriptures, the second year focused on the New Testament, the third

year on Christian Church History, and the fourth and final year on Theology

and Ethics. There are more than 1,200 EfM groups throughout the

Episcopal church. In Arizona, there are currently 20 active EfM groups,

and 25 active mentors (some of the groups have “co-mentors”) with

approximately 160 program participants. Many hundreds more in Arizona

are EfM graduates. Several congregation leaders consider the EfM program

a superb way to create a more theologically-educated laity. With its

focus on individual ministry development, EfM is often viewed as a

mechanism for building up the laity to become more effective as

parish and diocesan leaders.

Episcopal Schools

There are five Episcopal schools in the diocese, each independently

operated. The schools are supported in part by the Arizona Episcopal

Schools Foundation, which provides educational opportunities to

children to attend member schools. In its more than 10 years, the

Foundation has given 1,596 scholarships to students. The schools are All

Saints Day School (Phoenix), Christ Church School (Paradise Valley),

Imago Dei Middle School (Tucson), St. Michael and All Angels School

(Tucson), and St. Peter’s Montessori School (Litchfield Park).

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together to offer a variety of formation programs to postulates. Over

the past few years, our priest postulates have ranged in age from 25 to

62 with an average age of 41. Some postulates are attending a three-

year residential seminary, and others are participating in a hybrid

M.Div. program. A few of our postulates have other jobs and are

participating in local formation. The average age of our deacons

in formation is 60, with one young man who is 26. Our deacon

formation academy is very strong and well respected.

Cruzando Fronteras (Migration and Border Ministry)

The Migration and Border Ministry has five objectives: 1) pray

and take action for those involved in global mission along the

Arizona/Sonoran corridor; 2) advocate for humanitarian treatment

of migrants, refugees, detainees, and all who live along the border;

3) promote comprehensive immigration reform; 4) collaborate with

Lutheran and Anglican communities in Mexico, Latin America, and around

the world; and 5) develop Latino/Hispanic congregations in the region.

Cursillo

Cursillo (a Spanish word meaning ‘little course’) begins with a 3-day

weekend experience during which participants ‘live what is fundamental

to being Christian’ in a Christian community in which prayer, support,

love and joy are emphasized. A Cursillo weekend is a blend of seriousness

and lightheartedness. It is made up of spiritual experiences and talks by

lay persons and clergy, intended to equip one with the basics needed

to do Christ’s work in the world. Cursillo is for adult Christians and is

meant to be shared as a learning and growing experience attained

through worship, study, reflection and fellowship. Cursillo is a movement

of the Church, with a purpose is to help those in the Episcopal Church

understand their individual calling to be Christian leaders. It helps to

renew and deepen their Christian commitments and ministry and

encourages them to bring others to Christ.

Diaconate Program

The diocese has a vibrant, active, oriented, and mission-driven diaconate

which has grown significantly in the last 14 years. There are currently

have 56 active deacons across the diocese serving in a diverse set of

ministries over and above pastoral care. The program seeks to empower

and lead others to more fully live in their baptismal covenant. Deacons

in the diocese are fully committed as disciples in the ‘Jesus Movement,’

approaching diaconate ministries as a way to bring the world to the

20Number of active EfM groups in diocese

160Number of active EfM program participants

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There are five Episcopal schools in the diocese,each independently operated. The schools aresupported in part by the Arizona EpiscopalSchools Foundation, which in its more than 10years has given 1,596 scholarships to students.

The Council for Native American Ministriesseeks to reconcile the history of the people ofthe land along with the history of the EpiscopalChurch and to honor the relationship developedwith native people, recognizing their gifts andstruggles, and allowing the formation of mutualcommunity led by the spirit of God.

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Food Banks

Several food bank programs are operated by church in the diocese. These

include: Grace Episcopal Church (Lake Havasu City); Grace St. Paul’s

(Tucson); St. Andrew’s Church (Tucson); St. John the Baptist (Glendale);

St. Luke’s at the Mountain (Phoenix); St. Mark’s (Mesa) and St. Stephen’s

(Phoenix). Several additional congregations are working collaboratively

with community-based food banks in food provision services.

Hispanic Ministries

The program group for Hispanic ministries represents an important

mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. Spanish and bilingual

services are held in approximately 12 congregations in the diocese,

with the majority being in the Phoenix metro area. Every week, more

than 700 people in Arizona worship in the Episcopal Church in Spanish

language services. Outreach is of utmost importance to these

congregations, particularly with respect to ministries for children,

young adults and support for first-generation immigrants and the

obstacles that many face upon moving to Arizona. The diocese has

called Spanish-speaking leaders into ordained ministry. Hispanic

ministries participate actively in youth programs each summer at

Chapel Rock, in providing English as a second language classes,

and in supporting local food bank efforts.

Native American Ministries

The Council for Native American Ministries is overseen by a diocesan

Canon, and the diocese has a companion diocese relationship with the

area mission of Navajoland. The ministry is supported by a resolution

passed by the diocese in 2016 which commits each congregation to

recognize the traditional people of the land where each congregation

resides. The mission and values statement of the Native American

Ministries of Arizona is: 1) Native American history is not well known,

but has had and continues to have an impact on the original inhabitants

of the land. Learning the history of our diocese provides a foundation

for living out the Gospel imperative and our baptismal covenant to

respect the dignity of every human being. 2) Acknowledge that there

are 21 Federally-recognized tribes in The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona;

3) Reconcile the history of the people of the land along with the history

of the Episcopal Church; 4) Honor the relationship developed with

people, knowing people, recognizing their gifts and struggles, and

allowing ourselves to form mutual community led by the spirit of God.

31%

Hispanic percentage of AZ population

12AZ congregations with Spanish

and bilingual services

700Number of weekly Spanish

language attenders

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as a community of faith, can share the spiritual journey together. This

ministry considers a variety of options for stage- and age-related parish

activities and gatherings to respond to deep spiritual questions and to

enrich experiences in the second half of life.

St. Andrews Children’s Clinic

St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic provides free, specialized medical care

for 200-250 seriously ill children from Mexico the first Thursday of each

month, excluding July. The entire campus of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

in Nogales, Arizona is transformed as volunteers provide services such

as orthopedics, physical therapy, speech therapy, audiology, and much

more. Annually, dozens of children receive cleft-lip/cleft-palate surgeries

in Mexico through coordination of St. Andrew's Children's Clinic. On

Clinic Day every inch of the church building is bustling, and dozens

of church members are among the 120 volunteers who do everything

from providing medical care to setting up and tearing down the clinic

infrastructure. St. Andrew's Church is honored to have hosted this

ministry for over 40 years, where children are healed and the lives of

volunteers are transformed in Christ.

Sudanese Church

Arizona has one of the largest Sudanese populations in the United States.

In recognition of that, the diocese has established a Mission Church to

serve the Sudanese community, and has also called members of the

Sudanese community to leadership in both lay and ordained ministries.

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

The Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the diocese is growing. One of

its most effective resources is the diocesan summer camp, offering

adventure, community, and faith formation. The camp is all-inclusive

and involves campers, young adult counselors, lay staff, and clergy

chaplains. The Youth and Young Adult Ministry works with congregations

and also helps youth directors to build curriculums, plan events, and

train volunteers. Diocesan events promote youth fellowship throughout

the region. This diocesan ministry has a lot of momentum right now,

and many new leaders are being raised up.

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Prison Ministries

Nine individuals serve on the Prison Ministry team, leading four services

each week at the Perryville Women’s Prison in Goodyear. Attendance

varies but approximately 100 ladies come each week. Most services are

led by a deacon, but from time to time invited guest priests participate

and the Bishop has also visited. The Sunshine Club Card Mailing

Ministry involves more than 50 volunteers across several churches

(and denominations), mailing birthday cards, Mother’s Day cards, and

Christmas Cards to a list of over 600 women at the prison. This ministry

has also initiated a pen-pal and prisoner visitation program that a

number of volunteers participate in as well. Beginning this July, this

ministry will offer ‘Camp Genesis’ at Chapel Rock for 30 children between

the ages of 8 and 13 with one or more of their parents in prison; the

camp is being offered at no cost to the children and is funded by

scholarships provided by churches and individuals within the diocese.

Recovery Ministries

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona takes the disease of addiction seriously.

Its programs are confidential, and many of its leaders are in recovery

themselves. Its goals include ensuring that there is follow-up and

implementation of recovery-related Canons. The program is part of the

National group Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church (RMEC), but

also boasts a State-wide chapter called We Choose Recovery (WCR). It is

the mission of this all-volunteer group to educate, promote discussion,

provide referrals, and give help to everyone in the congregations, but

also to be source for clergy who need help with addiction, or in some

cases disciplinary action. The current Director of this program is

priest with 23-plus years in recovery, a former counselor of Chemical

Dependency, who also sits on the National Board of RMEC.

Spirituality for the Second Half of Life

Almost everyone optimistically embarks on a new phase of life in their

50s as they begin to contemplate retirement and a whole new way of

living. Richard Rohr suggests in his book, Falling Upward: A Spirituality

for the Two Halves of Life, ‘You cannot walk the second journey with

the first journey tools. You need a whole new toolkit.’ But this exploration

of new tools continues into our 90s and beyond – with seemingly ever

changing contours. The Second Half of Life Spirituality Ministry offers

opportunities for individuals 50 and beyond to consider expectations

and longings for this stage of life and to become aware of how God

desires to enter into both the adventure and the challenges – how we,

200-250Seriously ill Mexican children receiving

free health care each month

120Volunteers needed on

each clinic day

40Number of years the St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic

ministry has operated

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The State of ArizonaArizona is a large state geographically, being the sixth largest in the

US. Arizona is known for its deserts, but in fact, about a quarter of

its land is covered by forests, including the largest Ponderosa Pine

forest in the world. The geographic properties of Arizona are diverse

with multiple mountain ranges, a grouping of young volcanic mountains

and craters, spectacular canyons, beautiful desert views and fertile

land. This diversity allowed Arizona to originally develop an economy

based upon copper mining, citrus growing, cotton farming, cattle

ranching and an inviting climate. Because of the latter, tourism is

significant economic force. Arizona is also known for large defense

industries and microprocessor manufacturing.

The current population of Arizona is estimated to be 7,200,000 with

over 60% of its peoples living in Maricopa County, including the cities

of Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Chandler. Diversity is also

an apt descriptor of Arizona’s population. In fact, Phoenix is now a

“minority-majority” city. As a whole, Arizona is predicted to become

a “minority-majority” state in the year 2024.

It is estimated that 31% of Arizona’s population is Hispanic, the sixth

largest number by state, and fourth largest as a percentage of the

population, in the US. African Americans represent 4.4% of the

population and American Indian/Alaska Native 4.5%. Arizona is home

to nearly 300,000 native Americans representing 21 federally

recognized tribes.

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Arizona is known for its deserts,but in fact, about a quarter of itsland is covered by forests, includingthe largest Ponderosa Pine forestin the world.

Religion 2010 2000 Population Population

Catholic Church 930,001 974,884

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 392,918 251,974

Non-denominational Christian 281,105 63,885

Southern Baptist Convention 126,830 138,516

Assemblies of God 123,713 82,802

United Methodist Church 54,977 53,232

Christian Churches and Churches of Christ 48,386 33,162

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 42,944 69,393

Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod 26,322 24,977

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 26,078 33,554

Episcopal Church (United States) 24,853 31,104

Seventh-day Adventist Church 20,924 11,513

Church of the Nazarene 16,991 18,143

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ 4,350 0

Churches of Christ 14,151 14,471

Hinduism (approximate) 32,000

Judaism (approximate) 20,000

Buddhism (approximate) 19,000

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Reflective of this diversity of the population is the fact that in over 20%

of homes Spanish is the primary language spoken and in approximately

2% of homes, a native American language is spoken.

In 2014, Arizona ranked 37th in the US with a mean family income

of $59,700. In 2014, the poverty rate in Arizona was 17.4% compared

to the national average of 14.7%. Arizona has the 8th highest poverty

rate in the US. Phoenix has one of the highest Poverty Rates of the 25

largest cities in the US.

Arizona has a comprehensive educational program, offering free and

appropriate educational opportunities to students from kindergarten

through high school. Institutions of higher education and universities in

Arizona serve approximately 465,000 full time students.

Arizona families have abundant freedom to choose which kind of

education their children will receive: neighborhood schools, non-profit

and for-profit charter schools, and magnet schools which allow

students to follow a particular talent or interest. Five of the top

seven public high schools in America are located here in Arizona,

according to US News & World Report – in Scottsdale, Tucson, Oro

Valley, Peoria, and Chandler. Chandler and Peoria school districts

were recently named among the top 10 school districts in America

where students are learning more and learning faster. As in most

states, there are challenges in funding, but there is intense interest

on the part of taxpayers to see that Arizona has a first-rate

educational system.

Arizona’s largest Christian denomination is Roman Catholic with

the second largest being members of the Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints. The following table provides data on the

religious make-up of the state.

Tribal MapThe State of Indian Country Arizona

2013

Havasupai Tribe

Hualapai Tribe

Fort Mojave Tribe

Colorado River Indian Tribes

Yavapai-Apache Nation

Navajo Nation

White MountainApache Tribe

San CarlosApache Tribe

Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Tonto ApacheTribe

Salt RiverPima-MaricopaIndian Community

Kaibab-Paiute Tribe

Yavapai Prescott Tribe

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe

Ak-Chin Indian Community

Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe

Cocopah Tribe

Gila RiverIndian

Community

Fort McDowellYavapai Nation

TohonoO’odham Nation

PHOENIX

TUCSON

PAYSONPRESCOTT

CAMP VERDE

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FLAGSTAFFKINGMAN

Zuni Tribe

Hopi Tribe

Ak-Chin Indian Community

Cocopah Indian Tribe

Colorado River Indian TribesFort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Fort Mojave Indian Tribe

Quechan Tribe

Gila River Indian Community

Havasupai Tribe

Hualapai Tribe

Hopi Tribe

Kaibab Paiute Tribe

Navajo Nation

Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

San Carlos Apache Tribe

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe

Tohono O’odham Nation

Tonto Apache Tribe

White Mountain Apache Tribe

Yavapai-Apache Nation

Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe

Pueblo of Zuni

7.2Million

Population of Arizona

2024The year AZ is expected to become

“majority minority”

300,000Native people residing in Arizona’s 21 recognized tribal communities

$59,700Mean family income in AZ (ranked 37th in US)

17.4%Arizona’s poverty rate (compared to 14.7% in US)

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The ApplicationProcessM O N D AY April 2, 2018

Last date for submission of required materials including the Application

Form (fillable form found at www.azdiocese.org).

Applications will be redacted in order to eliminate bias based on

gender, age, race or ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation,

gender identity, physical abilities, location(s) of employment, or

other identifying characteristics.

All applications at this stage will be held in strict confidence.

Submissions must include:

• A cover letter of not more than one page, and using at least

12 pt. font;

• The Application Form and responses to several essay questions,

each limited to a maximum 500 word response;

• An updated OTM Ministry Portfolio and

• A current résumé or CV

Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Visit azdiocese.org

for complete details.

M O N D AY April 30, 2018

Notification of the status of applications will be sent to all applicants.

Those applicants being considered for the next round of interviews

will be asked to provide:

• Two one-page letters of recommendation: one from an Episcopal

clergy person and one from an Episcopal lay leader, both using

at least 12 pt. font.

• Three professional references and their contact information (not

to overlap with those submitting letters of recommendation)

M AY 2018 (Several dates)

Applicants will interview with the Bishop Search Committee

by videoconference.

J U N E 27-29, 2018

Selected applicants moving forward in the process will be expected

(with spouse) to participate with members of the Bishop Search

Committee in retreat. Individual interviews will take place over the

course of the 3-day retreat.

J U LY 1, 2018

Slate of three-to-five Bishop candidates presented to the Standing

Committee of the diocese.

J U LY 1-14, 2018

Following public announcement of candidates, a 2-week period will

be opened for submission of “petition candidates.” Following vetting

of those petition candidates, those names may/may not be added to

the slate.

A U G U S T 1, 2018

Final slate of candidates announced, if any petition candidates have

been added.

S E P T E M B E R 25-27, 2018 (Probable dates)

“Walkabouts” will be scheduled in several locations in Arizona, at

which candidates will be asked to respond to questions from the laity.

O C T O B E R 19-20, 2018

The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona diocesan convention, at which the

6th Bishop of Arizona is expected to be elected (candidates will

not be present).

M A R C H 9, 2019

The Bishop’s consecration in Phoenix, AZ. The date of the subsequent

installation is yet to be determined.

For complete application guidelinesand an ApplicationForm, please visitazdiocese.org.

For complete application

guidelines and an Application

Form, please visit azdiocese.org.