Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop observes Independence Day and prepares for the 2025 Bishop’s Fall Gathering.
Retreat with female bishops
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Churchwide Assembly volunteer training
Churchwide Candidacy working group
GCS Boundary training preparation
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Mission and Ministry Team meeting
Congregational Vitality Team Meeting
Tapping into Theology in Casa Grande and meeting to discuss further strategies
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Planning opportunities for impact beyond Mission Support for both congregations and individuals…stay tuned!
Organizing and updating stewardship resources for congregations
Giving thanks for Ascension Lutheran Church, Scottsdale, and their recent $20,000 gift to fund Manna Grants through the Grand Canyon Synod! Thanks be to God!
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events.
Facilitating GCS Grants Process
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Project management
Bishop’s Fall Gathering work
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Complete QBs Online Migration, prepare books for month end deliverables for June.
