All our beliefs center on Jesus Christ
Welcome to Gilbert Arizona Stake that resides in the Town of Gilbert. We celebrate the Savior, His matchless life, and His infinite grace. We invite all to Come Unto Christ.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 16 million members centered on the belief that every human being is a son or daughter of a loving God and that His only perfect Son, Jesus Christ, saved the world from death, and for all who follow Him, from sin. Jesus Christ invites all of God’s children to follow, and become, more like Him.
The mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to help all of God’s children come to Jesus Christ through learning about His gospel, making and keeping promises with God (covenants), and practicing Christlike love and service.
Members of the Church believe in helping individuals and families fulfill the commandments to love God and to love our neighbor. Members do so by living the gospel of Jesus Christ, caring for those in need, inviting all to receive the gospel, and uniting families through family history and temple work.
What is a Stake?
Congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are organized geographically and members attend worship services near their home. Each member belongs to a Stake, which is similar to a Catholic diocese. A Stake is presided over by a Stake President who provides spiritual leadership and direction to multiple congregations known as Wards. The Stake President also oversees the church buildings within the Stake Boundaries. A Ward is presided over by a Bishop who reports directly to the Stake President. Each Ward will meet in one of the church buildings on Sunday for worship services. There are usually 6 to 12 Wards in a Stake (ours has 9) and 2 to 4 Ward buildings (ours has 4).
Our Stake Leadership
Stake President
The current Stake President of the Gilbert Arizona Stake is Bradley A. Tinker who has been serving since June of 2016. President Tinker is married and has five children and eight grandchildren. On average, a Stake President serves for about ten years.
The Stake President provides direction to Ward Bishops (described above) and Stake Organizational Presidents as follows: Stake Relief Society President who oversees our women’s organization. Stake Young Women President who oversees our young women’s organization (ages 11-18). Stake Young Men President who oversees our young men’s organization (ages 11-18). Stake Primary President who oversee the children’s organization (ages 18 months to 11 years old).
Stake Relief Society President
A Stake Relief Society President leads the women of the Stake who are age 18 and older. Together with Ward Relief Society Presidents, they lead the women in spiritual development, individual growth, and community service as well as minister to the needs of each woman within their Ward and Stake boundaries. On average, a Stake Relief Society President generally serves for about three years.
The current Stake Relief Society President for the Gilbert Arizona Stake is Sheri Candland who has been serving since November of 2022. President Candland is married and has five children and one grandchild.
Stake Young Women President
A Stake Young Women President leads the young women of the Stake who are between the ages of 11 and 18 years old. Together with Bishops and ward Young Women Presidents, they lead the young women in spiritual development, individual growth, and community service. On average, a Stake Young Women President generally serves for about three years.
The current Stake Young Women President for the Gilbert Arizona Stake is Jayne Cluff who has been serving since December of 2022. President Cluff is married and has five children.
Stake Young Men President
A Stake Young Men President leads the young men of the Stake who are between the ages of 11 and 18 years old. Together with Bishops and other ward young men leaders, they lead the young men in spiritual development, individual growth, and community service. On average, a Stake Young Men President generally serves for about three years.
The current Stake Young Men President for the Gilbert Arizona Stake is Daniel Pickett who has been serving since December of 2021. President Pickett is married and has four children.
Stake Primary President
A Stake Primary President leads the children of the Stake who are between the ages of 18 months and 11 years of age. Together with ward Primary Presidents, they lead the children in spiritual development, individual growth, and community service. On average, a Stake Primary President generally serves for about three years.
The current Stake Primary President for the Gilbert Arizona Stake has been serving since August of 2022.
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