Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop is navigating a difficult and tender time for our synod community. Even as we respond with care and transparency, the staff continues its steady work of supporting congregations, leaders, and ministries throughout our synod.
On sabbatical—back for one week in December before returning February 1.
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Celebrate 80 Years of Ministry with Faith–La Fe in Phoenix, Oct 24, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025
SAM all day Zoom workshop
Prepare Synod Council Report
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Visiting Mount Cross in Payson, preaching and going through Congregational Vitality survey results.
Annual Grant Consultation with Churchwide for existing grants and working on paperwork for new ones.
Ongoing congregational conversations.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Preaching and presiding at Mountain View, Phoenix
Staycation to paint and set up the nursery
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Returning from time away in Greece and working through a full inbox and office backlog.
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
2026 ordination anniversary cards
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on month end closing procedures, process end of month payroll and training on new Synod Remittance platform.
