Posts tagged Grand Canyon Synod Transition Team
Congregations in Transition Team Annual Report: 2025

Between May 2024 and May 2025, fifteen congregations in the Grand Canyon Synod welcomed new rostered leaders, even as many more remain in transition. Our Transition Team—coordinated by Rev. John Maroni and guided by Bishop Deborah Hutterer—continues to use the Transition Coach model to accompany congregations in discerning faithful next steps. With deep gratitude for interim leaders, Synodically Authorized Ministers, and all who support this work, we trust that God continues to raise up leaders for the church today and tomorrow. See the full list of congregations in transition and learn more about the evolving call process in our synod in the PDF report here.

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2025 Transition Manual Now Available for Congregations

We are excited to announce the release of the updated 2025 Congregations in Transition Manual, designed to guide congregations through the four phases of the transition and call process with spiritual focus and practical tools. Now available for download, this resource includes templates, liturgies, and actionable steps to help congregations navigate change with grace. Visit gcsynod.org/transition to access the manual and learn more.

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Grand Canyon Synod Transition Team Annual Report: 2023

Read the full Grand Canyon Synod Transition Team Report as a PDF here.

Mid-way through our third year guiding congregations through times of transition, we continue to rely on the Holy Spirit to lead us. We seek to Be Bold and innovative as the number of openings for rostered leaders increase and the number of candidates to fill those openings decrease. We invite you to pray with us for new leaders for God’s church.

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