The Diakonia Program, a cornerstone of the ELCA community, has been reimagined to offer an enriching journey of faith development. With our Growing in Faith communities in Metro Phoenix, Tucson, and online, you can delve deeper into your faith and discern your calling. Registration for the 2023-2024 academic year is now open. View more info in this PDF.

Are you yearning for an enriching journey of faith development? Look no further than the Grand Canyon Synod's Growing in Faith Diakonia Program. This program, a staple within the ELCA community for over 40 years, has been reimagined and enhanced to provide even more flexibility and engagement.

Our Growing in Faith communities span across the Grand Canyon Synod, with thriving cohorts in Metro Phoenix, Tucson, and an accessible online platform. These communities foster environments ripe for learning, mutual care, and spiritual growth, empowering you to live out your faith more profoundly.

Our reimagined program features a two-year curriculum, beginning with a Foundation Year, designed to meet you at your current level of faith understanding and challenge you to ascend to new depths. The following Practical Year offers an optional "Road to Service" track, guiding participants through practical aspects of ministry.

Since first launching our classes in 2017, the program has profoundly impacted the lives of numerous participants within the Grand Canyon Synod, helping many discern their individual callings and providing support as they follow their paths.

The Fall Courses for the academic year 2023-2024 are now open for registration. Whether you're a first-year student starting your faith journey or a second-year student ready to delve into practical ministry, there's a course tailor-made for you. Register now and plant yourself in the good soil of the Growing in Faith Diakonia Program.