Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop gathers for the Ordination of Deacon Emma Janzen at Prince of Peace in Peoria, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM, and preaches at and celebrates with churches around the synod.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • Ordination of Deacon Emma Janzen at Prince of Peace in Peoria, May 3, 2025, 11:00 AM

  • Preach and preside at St. Raphael in the Valley, Benson

  • Region 2 Bishop-Spouse retreat, Santa Rosa Retreat Center

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

  • Installation of SAM Vicar Leila Redin @ Crossroads, San Tan

  • Via Lucia Ecumenical stations of the cross @ the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

  • Monthly Churchwide Candidacy Development Leadership Working Group

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • Preaching at Streams in the Desert- Tucson

  • Visiting with the Capitol Conference

  • Discussions with missional leaders for future possibilities

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Catch up on emails and thank you notes after a week of sabbath rest

  • Meet with leaders of Beautiful Savior, Tucson to support them in stewardship initiatives

  • Gather with the GCS Stewardship Team for our monthly zoom meeting

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Preparing for upcoming meetings and events

  • Synod Council meeting

  • Administrative duties of the Synod office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Weekly news posts and newsletter

  • Synod assembly preparation and publicity and data

  • Synod assembly script work

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Finance meeting on Tuesday at the GCS office, prepare books for month end close of April and continue to work on annual audit for FY 2024-25.