Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop attends and volunteers at the final events of the Churchwide Assembly, and also attends the Ordination of Kevin Anderson at Love of Christ in Mesa, Aug 6, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

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

  • Preach @ St. Andrew, Phoenix

  • Synod Authorized Minister curriculum review

  • First Call Accompaniment & SAM retreat planning

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • Grant discussions with Dan Potaznick. 

  • Outreach proposal consultations.

  • Networking with leaders for congregational vitality events. 

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Visit Mount Cross, Payson

  • Celebrate the Ordination of Kevin Anderson

  • Work with DEM Pastor David Pavesic to identify additional funding streams for congregations and ministry opportunities 

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Preparing for upcoming events and meetings

  • Facilitating GCS Grants Committee

  • General administrative tasks of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Weekly news posts and newsletter

  • Churchwide Assembly follow-up

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue working on creating reports in new accounting software and complete month end reporting for June 2025.

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