Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop travels for work and vacation while wrapping up the final details from our 2025 Synod Assembly. Thanks to all of you who made our gathering such a joyful success.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

• New Bishop Formation meeting in Chicago (I serve as chair of the committee)

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

• Complete First Call Accompaniment Fall Retreat planning

• Begin Fall Candidacy panel building

• LSS-SW Board meeting

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

• Celebrating 30 years of marriage with Jenni on a vacation.

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

• Vacation

• Mission and Ministry Team Meeting

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

• Follow-up items from Synod Assembly

• Preparing for Upcoming Meetings and Events

• General administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

• Weekly news posts and newsletter

• Vacation

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

• Continue working on month end closing entries and procedures for May 2025. Process end of month payroll and Portico benefits payments.