History
In February, 1985, the Rev. Dr. William R. Hayes arrived in Tempe from Elmhurst, Illinois as the Organizing Pastor of a New Church Development project for the Presbytery of Grand Canyon. The first worship service was held May 5, 1985 at Kyrene del Cielo Elementary School cafeteria. Of the 46 people attending, 20 were supporters from other local churches and the presbytery. The original name, Covenant Community Presbyterian Church, was changed to Mission del Sol in February, 1986.

A steering committee (four Elders from nearby Presbyterian churches) guided the church's early programming responsibilities, and the charter roll was opened August 4, 1985. By the end of that month, 34 people had signed the charter roll. Church school was launched on September 9, 1985 with two adult classes and three youth classes. The first social event was a barbecue September 29, 1985 on the church's property on Warner Road, during which the thirty-ninth and fortieth charter members signed the roll. On November 24, 1985, the choir made its debut, and by February 2, 1986, 85 people had signed the charter roll.

The next chapter of the history of God at work in Tempe through Mission del Sol began on March 15, 2000. Dr. Arthur Campbell will began his work as the Pastor. As the congregation continues to grow in program, mission, fellowship and number, it is still a close-knit and special group. Members continue to demonstrate care for one another as they are called by God as a part of the Church of Jesus Christ to be in mission in his name.