Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop hosts the Synod Council Retreat, prepares for the Bishop’s Fall Gathering, and attends Leadership Day 2025 at King of Glory in Tempe. We also share photos from the Ordination of Kylee Bestenlehner at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Henderson.
Synod Council Retreat, Nature Conservancy offices
Lilly Grant conversations
Various meetings
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Boundary Training Reviews
Region 2 SAM consultation
Leadership Day 2025 at King of Glory in Tempe, Sep 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Presenting on Generations and Worship at King of Glory's "Leadership Day" and preaching on Sunday.
Evangelism Network Meeting and Christian Community and Leadership Team meeting.
Making connections with more congregations and leaders.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Preach & Preside at St. John’s, Glendale
Work with Beautiful Savior, Tucson and Grace, Kingman leaders on their fall stewardship initiatives
Write thank you notes to the many individuals who donate to the Grand Canyon Synod, whose gifts make possible our shared ministry as we journey together. Thank you!
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for Fall Gathering and Other Events
Facilitating GCS Grants Process
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Next year’s project management and theme plans
Bishop’s Fall Gathering preparation
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on month end deliverables for August and prepare for Synod Council Retreat presentation on Friday.
