The Bishop's Annual Challenge:
A Partnership in Mission
Empowering grassroots ministry across the Diocese
The Bishop’s Annual Challenge is a diocesan-wide invitation to partner with Bishop Phil in the mission of the Church.
Through faithful giving, above and beyond your parish tithe, you will help support diocesan initiatives and parish outreach by equipping ministries that expand the Church’s Mission across the Diocese.
We welcome your participation. Donations of any amount will directly fuel real, visible mission across the Diocese.
Through a clear application and review process, BAC funds will be distributed to ministries that demonstrate meaningful impact. Each initiative will be supported with ongoing accountability and reporting, ensuring faithful stewardship and transparency at every step.
Active Ministry
Across our Diocese, these are not just ideas — they are active ministries already reaching people, forming leaders, and strengthening the Church, and they need your support!
Launching a diocesan youth camp to form future leaders.
Equipping leadership to continue reaching 100+ students in the San Diego area through weekly Bible studies and worship.
Formation of next generation of clergy and lay leaders in every deanery.
Equipping local congregations to start Hispanic-language worshipping communities in Southern California.
Planting churches in eldercare communities in Arizona.