Office of the Bishop Updates
This week, the Office of the Bishop continues its work across the synod, from preaching, teaching, and stewardship support to event planning, communications, and financial administration.
On sabbatical—back for one week in December before returning February 1.
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Speak at GCS Women of the ELCA annual convention
Preach @ Mt. Olives Lutheran in Lake Havasu City
Research possible future speakers
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Preach and present Congregational Vitality Survey results to Spirit of Grace Lutheran in Surprise.
Presenting on Church Organization Styles and Healthy Communication to Trinity Lutheran in Phoenix.
ELCA LeadNet Training Day and All Churchwide Staff Convocation on Zoom.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Writing thank you notes to congregations and individuals supporting the mission of the Grand Canyon Synod Catching up
Helping leaders through “stewardship season” by developing personalized narrative mission plans
Preaching at the annual tri-congregation picnic with St. John’s, Glendale, Emmanuel Sudanese, Glendale, and Vida Nueva, Glendale.
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
2026 Ordination cards
MLK celebration page and updates
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Begin working on month end procedures for October.
