Diocese of the Rocky Mountains

What Diocese of the Rocky Mountains does

The Diocese of the Rocky Mountains is a non-profit Anglican diocese founded in 2016 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado (with primary operations cited in Denver), operating as an administrative unit (Admin Unit 712) of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). It governs and supports a network of more than 40 member churches across Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota, under Bishop Ordinary Ken Ross, Suffragan Bishop Ben Fischer, and a Consecrated Suffragan Bishop Billy Waters (consecrated February 3, 2026). Its mission is to equip, plant, and empower Anglican churches to fulfill the Great Commission through three pillars: Ancient Faith (Word, Sacrament, and Spirit), Global Relationships (notably with the Anglican Church of Rwanda and GAFCON), and Local Mission.

The diocese's product surface consists of programmatic ministries rather than commercial goods: Church Planting support with structured assessment and coaching; a Clergy Credentialing Program covering ordination and formation; three grant programs (Parish Ministry Grants up to $20,000, Rector Sabbatical Grants up to $5,000, and Cross-Cultural Ministry Grants); the semi-annual Healing Journey conference; the annual Gathering conference; Youth and Family Ministry resources; Justice and Mercy Ministry (partnered with the Matthew 25 Initiative); Safeguarding resources; and digital devotional apps (To Be a Christian Catechism app at $4.99 and a free Daily Prayer app developed by third-party vendor RethinkMe). Service delivery is mediated through five regional church planting networks and a central staff of approximately 5 employees supplemented by clergy team leaders across ministries.

The revenue model is tithe- and offering-based, with recurring contributions from member parishes funding diocesan operations, church planting, clergy formation, and grant programs. There are no fees for core services; grants flow outward to member congregations rather than being charged for. Marketing and distribution rely on the diocesan website, the quarterly Parish Happenings newsletter (via Mailchimp), YouTube livestreaming of major events, and direct relationships within the ACNA and GAFCON networks.

Name

Diocese of the Rocky Mountains

Legal name

Diocese of the Rocky Mountains

Website

https://rockymountainanglican.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Diocese of the Rocky Mountains is a non-profit Anglican diocese under ACNA governing 40+ member churches across the western U.S. and Hawaii, providing church planting, clergy credentialing, grants, formation, and safeguarding programs funded by parish tithes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAB

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAD

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Anglican diocese services
• Church planting support
• Clergy credentialing programs
• Religious nonprofit grants
• Parish ministry resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Member parishes provide ongoing financial contributions to support diocesan operations, church planting, clergy formation, and grant programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Diocese of the Rocky Mountains is an Anglican non-profit diocese that equips, plants, and empowers member congregations across the western United States and Hawaii. Its core offerings include church planting assessment and training, clergy credentialing and ordination formation, ministry grants for parish outreach, sabbaticals, and cross-cultural work, plus conferences, theological resources, and devotional apps for member churches and their leaders.

Product overview

The Diocese of the Rocky Mountains is an Anglican diocese serving churches across Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Washington, Wyoming, and Arizona. The diocese operates as a unified ministry organization structured around three core values: Ancient Faith (Word, Sacrament, and Spirit), Global Relationships (shaped by the Global Anglican Communion), and Local Mission (Gospel-centered ministry). The portfolio consists of ministry programs including Church Planting support with a structured process and manual, Clergy Credentialing for ordination formation, grant programs (Parish Ministry Grants up to $20,000, Rector Sabbatical Grants up to $5,000, and Cross-Cultural Ministry Grants), the Healing Journey semi-annual conference, Youth and Family Ministry resources, Safeguarding resources and policies, Justice and Mercy Ministry with Matthew 25 Initiative partnership, and an Annual Gathering conference. Digital resources include devotional mobile apps (Catechism App and Daily Prayer), Theology Workgroup papers, and the Parish Happenings quarterly newsletter delivered via Mailchimp. The diocese also maintains an extensive ordinations program, College of Deacons, and Clergy Formation/Care ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Church Planting Support Program Diocesan program for assessing, encouraging, training, and supporting church planters including a structured planting process, manual, coaching, and funding strategies for new Anglican congregations.
• Clergy Credentialing Program A formal process of discernment and education to shape new and future clergy in Confessional Anglicanism, including a credentialing manual, ordination process, and formation support for priests and deacons.
• Parish Ministry Grant Grant funding of up to $20,000 to help healthy but under-resourced congregations launch or strengthen outreach ministry in their local communities.
• Rector Sabbatical Grant Grant of up to $5,000 to assist congregations in maintaining ministry while their rector takes a sabbatical for rest and refreshment.
• Cross-Cultural Ministry Grant Renewable grant funding to help parishes and ministries intentionally crossing cultural, racial, and ethnic boundaries to reflect the diversity and unity of Christ's Body.
• Annual Gathering Conference Annual multi-day conference in February featuring bishop's addresses, plenary sessions, workshops, worship services, and synod business meetings for clergy and laity across the diocese.
• Healing Journey Conference Semi-annual conference where invited speakers share about life's common struggles and the wisdom received through ministry and discipleship, including prayer ministry and soaking prayer experiences.
• Youth and Family Ministry Program Program connecting youth and children's ministry leaders across the diocese, equipping churches with curriculum resources and providing leadership training.
• Safeguarding Resources and Policies Safeguarding program including policies for protecting children, youth, and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with reporting mechanisms and training materials.
• Justice and Mercy Ministry Program Ministry equipping diocesan churches to engage local communities with the redemptive power of the Gospel through word and deed, in partnership with the Matthew 25 Initiative.
• Devotional Apps - Catechism (To Be a Christian) and Daily Prayer Digital devotional apps including 'To Be a Christian' catechism app ($4.99) with over 360 questions and answers, and Daily Prayer app (free) for four daily prayer times with Bible integration using the ESV translation.
• Parish Happenings Newsletter Quarterly email newsletter sent to clergy and laity across the diocese, featuring encouraging testimonies, stories, and events from the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains.
• Theology Workgroup Papers Theological papers and resources produced by the diocese's Theology Workgroup, including topics such as community meals, infant baptism, keeping the feast, and ministry to those facing death and grief.

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Matthew 25 InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership with the Matthew 25 Initiative which exists to equip and sustain Anglicans working alongside the vulnerable. The diocese participates in Matthew 25 webinars and uses their resources for building justice and mercy ministries.
• Anglican Church of RwandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership rooted in the East African Revival. Several congregations were under Rwandan oversight before diocese formation, and this relationship continues to shape diocesan identity and spiritual vitality.
• GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocese aligns with GAFCON and the Jerusalem Statement. Bishop Ross participates in provincial Anglican gatherings through GAFCON connections.
• ACNA (Anglican Church in North America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvince-level affiliation with ACNA. Diocese is listed as Admin Unit 712 in ACNA church finder. Shares safeguarding resources and provincial misconduct reporting forms.
• Call2Disciple (Bishop Thad Barnum)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBishop Thad Barnum's ministry Call2Disciple has partnered with the diocese to provide comprehensive clergy care including spiritual direction, confession, preventative care, crisis care, and burnout support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO): ACNA diocese with a comparable church planting emphasis and missional focus, serving member congregations with similar support structures and ordinational pathways.
• Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas: Another ACNA diocese governing multiple member churches across a multi-state region with church planting, clergy credentialing, and grant programs—structurally comparable to the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains as a sibling ACNA diocese.
• Diocese of the Southwest: ACNA diocese overlapping in southwestern US territory (Arizona) with similar ministry programs and church planting focus; geographic and structural peer to the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains.
• Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh: ACNA diocese providing governance and ministry support to member churches in its region; directly comparable as a fellow Anglican diocesan governance body with overlapping programs.
• Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic: ACNA diocese serving churches across the Mid-Atlantic states with similar church planting, ordination, and ministry support functions; directly comparable in scope, GTM (event + community-led), and Anglican identity.

Broad incumbents

• GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference): Global Anglican body with which the diocese is aligned via the Jerusalem Statement; provides the broader confessional identity and international network that frames the diocese's ministry and governance posture.
• Anglican Church in North America (ACNA): Provincial parent body of the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains, governing all ACNA dioceses and providing shared safeguarding, church finder, and provincial resources—analogous to a broader incumbent in the same Anglican ecosystem.

Others

• Church Planting Network (ACNA): ACNA's provincial church planting arm providing shared resources, training, and funding mechanisms used by member dioceses including the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains; an adjacent enabling organization in the same ecosystem.
• Matthew 25 Initiative: Strategic partner equipping Anglicans in justice and mercy ministries; comparable as an adjacent ecosystem organization that supports similar congregations with training, webinars, and resources for community outreach.

Regional players

• Diocese of Olympia (Episcopal Church): Episcopal Church diocese overlapping Washington state territory with the Diocese of the Rocky Mountains; operates comparable diocesan programs (planting, grants, formation) but in a different Anglican province.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AnglicanDRM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diocese-of-the-rocky-mountains

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Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Funding overview

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