Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop attends an in-person staff retreat at Spirit in the Desert and plans for the upcoming year.
Staff Retreat for planning Bishop Sabbatical and 2026, Spirit in the Desert
LAMA Retreat for planning 2026
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preach at New Spirit, Tucson
In Person Staff retreat @ Spirit in the Desert
Rev. Dr. MLK, Jr. worship celebration planning meeting.
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Joining my fellow Synod colleagues at the Synod Staff Retreat.
Dreaming and discerning possibilities for collaborative ministry in an underserved area.
Working on the team to help develop lay leadership training for congregations.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Attend synod staff retreat
Work with congregations as 2026 Mission Planning ramps up
Giving thanks to God for New Promise, St. George, UT for their generosity, supporting Crossroads, San Tan Valley with a $10,000 gift from their mission endowment. We are church together!
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
Communications plan for next year, including theme, sabbatical plans, scheduling
In Person Staff retreat @ Spirit in the Desert
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Prepare the books for the close of August. Begin processes for preparation.