Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop welcomes the ELCA to Phoenix for the 2025 Churchwide Assembly. Join us as a volunteer!
Churchwide Assembly
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Churchwide Assembly Volunteer
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
Assisting at Churchwide Assembly
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Churchwide Assembly
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Work on building various reports using our new accounting software. Continue working on month end closing procedures for June 2025.
