Office of the Bishop Updates: 2/16/2024

The Office of the Bishop works on our annual audit and continues to prepare for our 2024 synod assembly. We also include photos from the Installation of Pastor Kurt Fangmeier.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • Conference Dean meeting

  • California Lutheran University Board of Regents meeting

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

  • Vacation

  • Prepare for sermon with Rev. Kate Sexton of Arizona Faith Network at Faith Lutheran

Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • Ongoing accompaniment of synodical ministries

  • New ministry start explorations

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Preparing for upcoming events, including Synod Assembly

  • Assisting with GCS Audit

  • Administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Daily news posts and weekly newsletter

  • Data work for congregational and pastor reports

  • Synod assembly planning

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue working on month end deliverables for January 2024, run payroll for 2/15 and provide back up as appropriate for Annual Audit.