Anglican Diocese of the South

What Anglican Diocese of the South does

The Anglican Diocese of the South (ADOTS) is a constituent diocese of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), founded in 2010 and headquartered in Loganville, Georgia. It functions as a regional ecclesiastical governance body serving 60+ member churches, plants, missions, fellowships, and partner congregations distributed across more than ten U.S. states (predominantly the Southeast) plus international mission outposts in India (Kolkata, Kerala), Rwanda, Pakistan, and Dubai. Its core activity is planting and renewing Anglican churches through ordination of clergy, episcopal oversight, youth and family ministry programming, and stewardship training, all under liturgical standards set by the Book of Common Prayer.

The diocese operates with a thin central staff (approximately 5 employees per firmographic data) but relies on an extensive network of ordained clergy (210 as of 2020) and lay leadership across member congregations. Revenue is generated through a 10-10-10 tithing model in which member churches remit approximately 10% of revenue to the diocese, supplemented by a tiered major-donor program (Bishop's Crozier Society: $1,200-$10,000 annually), youth camp registrations ($325 per attendee for Abide camps), and annual Synod & Conference fees (~$129). There is no proprietary technology platform; operations are supported by a WordPress-based website (adots.org), Constant Contact for newsletters, and Tithe.ly for online giving.

ADOTS holds strategic affiliations with ACNA (provincial oversight), GAFCON (global fellowship), and ACNA-affiliated ministries such as LeaderWorks/Evergreen (stewardship) and MinistrySafe (child safety compliance). In June 2026, ACNA approved the formation of the Anglican Diocese of the Mid-South as a new daughter diocese carved from ADOTS territory, signaling continued geographic and organizational expansion of the network.

Name

Anglican Diocese of the South

Legal name

Anglican Diocese of the South

Website

https://adots.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ADOTS is a constituent ACNA diocese founded in 2010 that provides episcopal oversight, clergy ordination, and church planting support to 60+ Anglican congregations across the Southeastern U.S. and international mission fields.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Diocesan Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Anglican church planting
• Diocesan ministry services
• Ordained clergy training
• Youth ministry programs
• Episcopal oversight services

Headquarters

HQ city

Loganville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Member churches contribute tithes (typically 10% of church revenue) to support diocesan operations, mission work, and province contributions under the 10-10-10 model.
2. Newsletter Subscription: Monthly newsletter distributed to subscribers via email, supporting engagement with members and supporters.
3. Bishop's Crozier Society Giving Program: Major donor program with tiered giving levels ($100-$834/month) requiring 10% tithe commitment plus additional offerings. Supports youth ministries, curacies, and multi-ethnic ministries.
4. Abide Student Camp Registration: Youth summer camp program charging $325 per attendee, with meals, lodging, and activities included in the registration fee.
5. Synod Conference Registration: Annual Synod & Conference with registration fees (approximately $129 including meals) and optional pre-conference sessions.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Anglican Diocese of the South (ADOTS) is a religious diocese that provides episcopal oversight, theological alignment, ordination pathways, and church-planting support to affiliated Anglican congregations across the Southeastern United States. It delivers its ministry through 60+ member churches, missions, and fellowships, complemented by youth programming (Abide camps), annual Synod & Conference events, international mission partnerships, and a Bishop's Crozier Society major-donor program. The diocese is a constituent member of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) and the global GAFCON fellowship.

Product overview

The Anglican Diocese of the South (ADOTS) is a religious diocese organization, not a technology product company. It provides church ministry services including worship, youth programs, church planting support, and religious resources to member congregations across the southeastern United States. ADOTS does not offer technology products or services in the traditional SaaS sense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Church Planting Program
• Ordination Pathways (Deacons and Priests)
• Abide Student Summer Camp
• Synod & Conference
• Bishop's Crozier Society (Major Donor Program)
• Spanish Language Ministries
• Monthly Newsletter / Email Subscription
• International Mission Partnerships

Quantifiable outcome

• Growth from 25 to 42 member/partner churches in 10 years (2010-2020)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• Anglican Diocese of the Mid-SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Newly approved by ACNA Provincial Council in June 2026, representing geographic expansion and formation of a new daughter diocese from ADOTS territory.
• Church of PakistansignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Archbishop Foley Beach and Canon Sean George conducted mission trip to Dubai and Pakistan in September-October 2025, meeting with bishops of Church of Pakistan to strengthen ties across the Anglican communion.
• Anglican Church of West Bengal (Kolkata, India)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Five parishioners from All Saints Peachtree City traveled to Kolkata in February 2025 to visit this ministry partner in Asia, strengthening international Anglican fellowship and mission connections.
• Church of South India Madhya Kerala Diocese (Kerala, India)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Canon Sean George led a mission trip to Kerala establishing a powerful connection with this international Anglican partner, supporting the Great Commission through global fellowship.
• Kibungo Diocese (Rwanda)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Bishop Emmanuel Ntazinda of Kibungo Diocese visited ADOTS and discussed clergy training projects. ADOTS supports seminary education for students from the Kibungo Diocesan Headquarters.
• HeartBound MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Fr. John Richardson connects ADOTS churches (Village Church at Vinings) with HeartBound Ministries for juvenile justice chaplaincy at Georgia's largest juvenile detention facility. HeartBound founder Andrea Shelton connects with ADOTS clergy for chaplain recruitment.
• Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADOTS is a member diocese of ACNA, receiving provincial oversight, theological alignment, and connection to the broader North American Anglican communion. Archbishop Foley Beach serves as ACNA Archbishop, creating direct leadership linkage.
• GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADOTS is part of the global Anglican Fellowship through GAFCON membership, connecting the diocese to Anglican churches worldwide with over 80 million Anglicans in many countries.
• MinistrySafeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerComprehensive child abuse prevention training program recommended by ADOTS. Created by legal professionals who are sexual abuse experts, MinistrySafe helps churches reduce risk through its 5-part Safety System and training designed specifically for churches.
• LeaderWorks / Evergreen ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanon David Roseberry leads the Evergreen Project in partnership with ACNA to help church leaders develop generosity and stewardship principles. ADOTS Standing Committee provided a Generosity Box to each ADOTS church.
• Archbishop Ben KwashisignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchbishop Ben Kwashi (Bishop of Jos, Nigeria and General Secretary of GAFCON) was slated speaker for ADOTS 10th Anniversary. Despite undergoing cancer treatment, greetings were received and prayers sent.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta: Mainline Episcopal (TEC) diocese covering the metro Atlanta/Georgia region, where several ADOTS member churches also operate. Functions as a broader incumbent competitor for Anglican-affiliated congregants.
• Diocese of South Carolina: Larger historic Anglican/Episcopal body in the same Southeastern region. Overlaps with ADOTS territory in South Carolina congregations and competes for affiliation of disaffected Episcopal parishes.

Direct peers

• Anglican Diocese of the Holy Spirit: ACNA diocese with overlapping Southeast US footprint and similar mission/church-planting orientation to ADOTS.
• Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh: ACNA diocese that left the Episcopal Church in 2008, with a comparable member-church structure and Anglican realignment history.
• Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas: Fellow ACNA diocese covering the Carolinas with a comparable mix of church planting, clergy development, and parish oversight in the Southeastern US.
• Anglican Diocese of Cascadia: ACNA diocese covering the Pacific Northwest, offering a comparable structure of provincial member-church oversight, synod governance, and mission programs.
• Anglican Diocese of the West: ACNA diocese covering the Western US, providing comparable episcopal oversight, church planting resources, and clergy formation across a multi-state geography.
• Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes: ACNA diocese serving the Great Lakes region with similar diocesan programming, youth camps, and parish affiliation models.
• Anglican Diocese of the Northeast: ACNA diocese serving the Northeastern US, comparable in governance model and ministry portfolio (church planting, youth ministry, missions).
• Anglican Diocese of the Mid-South: Newly formed ACNA diocese created from ADOTS territory and approved in June 2026. The most direct comparable as a peer ACNA diocese operating under the same provincial structure with similar size and mission focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/adots_acna
• Facebookfacebook.com/anglicandioceseofthesouth
• Instagraminstagram.com/dioceseofthesouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anglican-diocese-of-the-south

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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