Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop prepares for the 2025 Bishop’s Fall Gathering. We also share photos from the Diakonia Graduation and Campformation.
Numerous meetings (1:1, Conference Deans, Churchwide Assembly, Cruzando Fronteras)
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preside at Mt. Of Olives, Phoenix
Present SAM info at monthly Dean Zoom meeting
Work with Region 2 A2Bs regarding SAM development
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Traveling to Florida for a family vacation with the other side of the family.
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 committee
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Project management
Spanish language resource pages
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Complete bank review and reconciliation for June and begin work on ELCA Mission Support for June along with Mission Partner Payables.
