Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop gathers for an in-person staff meeting, and prepares to welcome the ELCA to Phoenix for the 2025 Churchwide Assembly. Join us as a volunteer!
All day staff meeting
Executive Committee meeting
Preparation for Churchwide Assembly
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preach at Community of Grace, Peoria
Leadership Development review with other A2Bs
African Descent Lutheran Association Conference
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
In-person Staff Meeting
Latine' Cohort Meeting
Missional Leadership iscussions with colleagues and congregations
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Worship with Prince of Peace, Phoenix
In Person Synod Staff Retreat
Working with the GCS Stewardship Team to better organize stewardship resources for congregations and individuals at www.gcsynod.org
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming meetings/events
Assisting Volunteer Coordinator for Churchwide Assembly
General Administrative Duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
All day staff meeting
Prep for Churchwide Assembly
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.
