Like its neighboring synods, the New Jersey Synod is located in a state rich in history, which includes the famous Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, and the infamous duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. The New Jersey Synod is also unique in that its territory covers Atlantic City, which allows legalized gambling, Newark, which was ruined by the Newark Riots in 1968 and despite its location near New York City, still suffers from high unemployment, and Camden, the poorest and most violent of New Jersey's cities. As to combat these issues, the synod has special ministries to oversee the outreach in these areas.