Diocese of Florida The

What Diocese of Florida The does

The Episcopal Diocese of Florida is a private religious nonprofit (Diocese of Florida, Inc.) founded January 17, 1838, as Florida's first Diocese and constituent member of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Headquartered at the Hamilton West Diocesan Center in Jacksonville, FL, it provides ecclesiastical governance, pastoral oversight, and ministry support to 76 active congregations and nearly 30,000 members across 25 North Florida counties organized into five regions (Apalachee, First Coast East, First Coast West, River, Santa Fe). Core ministry programs include the Bishop's Institute for Ministry and Leadership (ordination preparation and lay formation, est. 2015), Camp Weed & Cerveny Conference Center (year-round youth camp and conference facility in Live Oak, FL), Youth & Young Adult Ministry (Vocare, Happening), Education for Ministry groups, a network of parish schools, and social-justice initiatives (Racial Healing, Prison Ministry, Cuba Companion Diocese relationship). Governance is via a Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, and elected bishops; the Diocese is currently in episcopal transition following Bishop Samuel Johnson Howard's Fall 2023 retirement, with a ninth-bishop election convention scheduled for September 11, 2026.

Revenue is generated through member contributions and tithes (collected via the onRealm online/text-to-give platform), registration fees for events such as the Happening renewal retreat ($140/candidate) and Camp Weed summer camp, Diocesan Convention fees, and endowment income via the Episcopal Foundation. The Diocese does not charge for spiritual services; pricing is selectively applied only to programmatic events. Technology is limited to a standard church website, online giving platform, podcast distribution, and social media — there are no developer APIs, SDKs, or proprietary technology products. The organization is currently in a leadership transition, operating with three assisting/retired bishops while the bishop election process advances.

Name

Diocese of Florida The

Legal name

The Episcopal Diocese of Florida

Website

https://diocesefl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Episcopal Diocese of Florida is a 183-year-old religious nonprofit headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, providing ecclesiastical governance and ministry programs to 76 congregations and nearly 30,000 members across 25 North Florida counties, funded by member contributions and event fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization / Episcopal Diocese Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Episcopal church governance
• Religious ministry services
• Clergy formation programs
• Youth ministry programs
• Theological education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Member Contributions and Tithes: The Diocese receives financial support through member contributions, tithes, and donations from its 76 congregations and nearly 30,000 members. Parishioners give through the diocese's online giving platform (onRealm) or text giving.
2. Diocesan Convention Fees: Registration fees for the annual Diocesan Convention, which includes clergy and lay delegates from across the diocese.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Episcopal Diocese of Florida provides Episcopal/Anglican spiritual leadership, worship services, and sacraments to nearly 30,000 members across 76 congregations in 25 North Florida counties, organized into 5 regions. Beyond parish ministry, it runs Camp Weed & Cerveny Conference Center, the Bishop's Institute for Ministry and Leadership, youth/young adult ministry programs, a network of parish schools, and diocesan social outreach programs (prison ministry, racial healing, Cuba companion relationship).

Product overview

The Episcopal Diocese of Florida is a religious organization operating 76 active congregations across 25 counties in North Florida, serving nearly 30,000 members. The diocese offers a portfolio of interconnected ministry programs and services including Camp Weed & Cerveny Conference Center (year-round Episcopal camp and conference facility), the Bishop's Institute for Ministry and Leadership (clergy and lay formation), Youth & Young Adult Ministry (including Happening retreats and campus ministry), Education for Ministry (EfM) groups, a network of parish schools, and various diocesan ministries (Prison Ministry, Racial Healing Ministry, Cuba companion relationship). The diocese provides administrative services including a church finder, employment listings, convention management, bishop election processes, and an online resource library for canons, budgets, and forms. All programs operate under the governance of the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council, with leadership provided by assisting bishops during the current episcopal transition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Weed & Cerveny Conference Center Year-round Episcopal camp and conference facility in Live Oak, Florida offering summer camp programs for youth ages 6-18, young adult retreats (Vocare), the Happening youth retreat program, clergy conferences, and facility rentals.
• Youth & Young Adult Ministry Diocesan program providing youth ministry, summer camp (Camp Weed), young adult ministry (Vocare retreats), Happening weekend renewal retreats for high school students, and campus ministry at colleges and universities across North Florida.
• Bishop's Institute for Ministry and Leadership Educational institute established in 2015 providing academic preparation for ordination to the vocational Diaconate and Local Priesthood, Licensed Lay Ministry courses (Worship Leader, Catechist, Pastoral Care, Preacher, Evangelist), clergy continuing education, and theological formation programs.
• Education for Ministry (EfM) Group-based theological education program allowing participants to explore the Bible and examine their theology. The Diocese hosts 9 EfM groups across Florida, meeting at various parish locations and online via Zoom.
• Parish Schools Network Network of parish-based educational institutions including Advent Parish Day School, The Cathedral School, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Grace Episcopal Day School, Holy Comforter Episcopal School, Holy Trinity Episcopal School, San Jose Episcopal Day School, Trinity Episcopal Parish Learning Center, Christ Episcopal Church Pre-School, and All Saints Early Learning & Community Care Center.
• Diocesan News & Communications Diocesan newsroom providing news, announcements, newsletters (Diocesan Digest), standing committee notices, conflict transformation resources, and the 2026 Lenten Devotional Series with daily video devotionals from clergy.
• Bishop Election Process Platform Centralized web platform providing resources, candidate profiles, meet and greet schedules, and timeline for the election of the ninth Bishop of Florida, including educational series materials and registration for election events.
• Diocesan Convention The 183rd Annual Convention of the Diocese of Florida scheduled for September 11-12, 2026 at Camp Weed & Cerveny Conference Center. Includes nominations, resolutions, pre-convention meetings, and delegate registration.
• Find a Church Interactive church finder service allowing users to search for Episcopal churches by region (Apalachee, First Coast East/West, River, Santa Fe) or by county across 25 counties in North Florida. Includes 62 churches and one cathedral.
• Diocesan Employment Services Employment listing platform connecting parishes with clergy and lay ministers. Posts current openings for clergy positions (Rectors, Chaplains, Assisting Priests), lay positions (Finance Managers, Directors of Ministries, Parish Administrators), and teaching positions at parish schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 30,000 members welcomed through sacraments, church planting, and mission
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Companion Diocese Relationship with CubacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1867Since Bishop Young's tenure (1867), the Diocese has maintained a Partners in Mission and Companion Diocese relationship with Cuba, including exchange of visitors, Cursillo candidates, and Cross of Nails chapter in Havana.
• The Episcopal Church / Anglican CommunioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1838The Diocese of Florida is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion with 70 million members in 164 countries, and is in union with the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. The word 'Episcopal' refers to government by bishops, with the historic episcopate continuing the work of the first apostles.
• Episcopal Relief & DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLenora Gregory serves as Diocesan Ministry Partner for Episcopal Relief & Development, connecting the Diocese with global humanitarian and development programs.
• In Christ Supporting Ministry (ICSM)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerICSM provides Continuing Relationship Mediation (CRM) services for conflict resolution within the Diocese, offering Christ-centered mediation designed to help Christian groups work through internal disputes.
• The University of the South (Sewanee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSewanee is the only university in the nation owned and governed by dioceses of the Episcopal Church (28 southeastern dioceses). Bishop Samuel Johnson Howard served as Chancellor from 2012-2018. The School of Theology prepares priests and lay persons for ministry.
• Continuing Relationship Mediation (CRM) - Presiding Bishop's OfficesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlternative dispute resolution processes developed through the Presiding Bishop's Office, with Ms. Mary Kostel as Chancellor to the Presiding Bishop providing guidance on their processes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Episcopal Diocese of Virginia: The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is a peer Episcopal diocese of comparable scale and age, operating parishes across Virginia with similar governance structure (Standing Committee, Diocesan Council), Bishop's Institute-style formation programs, and parish school networks. It is the most directly comparable Anglican diocesan entity in terms of structure, mission portfolio, and historical legacy.
• Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina: The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is a peer Episcopal diocese covering a similar southeastern US geography with comparable congregation counts, youth ministry, and camp/conference center infrastructure (e.g., Kanuga). It mirrors the Diocese of Florida in scale, mission portfolio, and mainline denomination dynamics.
• Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta: The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta is a peer Episcopal diocese operating in the southeastern US with similar governance, youth programs, and a comparable mix of urban and suburban congregations. It is directly comparable in scope, structure, and ministry program breadth.
• Episcopal Diocese of Texas: The Episcopal Diocese of Texas is a large peer Episcopal diocese with similar historical founding era, multi-region governance, parish schools, camp facilities (Camp Allen), and formation programs. It serves as a useful upper-bound comparator on scale.
• Diocese of Central Florida (Episcopal): The Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida is the most direct Florida peer diocese, sharing state geography, Episcopal tradition, and overlapping parish ecosystems; it operates with similar governance, ministry programs, and youth formation infrastructure, making it the closest regional peer.
• Diocese of Southeast Florida (Episcopal): The Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida is a Florida peer diocese covering a different geographic region (South Florida); it shares the same Episcopal/Anglican polity, parish school networks, and convention-based governance, making it a directly comparable state-level peer.

Broad incumbents

• The Episcopal Church (Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society): The Episcopal Church is the national parent denomination of the Diocese of Florida, providing governance (General Convention, Presiding Bishop), shared formation resources, and the wider brand framework (Executive Council, seminaries like Sewanee). It is the broader incumbent in the same religious category.
• Anglican Communion: The Anglican Communion is the global ecclesiastical umbrella under which the Diocese of Florida operates; it coordinates the 70-million-member worldwide network referenced in the diocese's materials and provides the cross-diocese mission infrastructure the diocese leverages for global engagement.

Emerging players

• University of the South (Sewanee): The University of the South (Sewanee) is a strategic partner owned and governed by 28 southeastern Episcopal dioceses, including Florida; its School of Theology is the principal seminary pipeline for Florida's ordination candidates, making it an adjacent enabling player in clergy formation.

Others

• Episcopal Relief & Development: Episcopal Relief & Development is a related nonprofit that partners with dioceses like Florida to deliver humanitarian and development programming globally; it is an enabling/complementary organization in the Episcopal ecosystem rather than a direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DioceseFL
• Facebookfacebook.com/EpiscopalDioceseOfFlorida
• Instagraminstagram.com/dioceseofflorida

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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