Office of the Bishop Updates
This week, the Office of the Bishop gathers for the synod council meeting and travels to churches for worship and giving thanks..
On sabbatical—back for one week in December before returning February 1.
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Young Adult Team Leaders meetings
Facilitate Conference Dean's meeting
Rev. Dr. MLK, Jr. celebration planning
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Visit and preach at Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City.
Join in the 40th Anniversary Celebration at Holy Spirit, Las Vegas.
Gather with some Las Vegas leaders for conversation about mission at Saint Andrew.
Congregational Vitality Team Meeting and ongoing CV work with Capital Conference.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Co-lead storytelling exercise with Karen Kretschmann, ELCA Coordinator for Storytelling Engagement, at the Synod Council meeting on Saturday, November 15th
Worship with American Lutheran Church, Sun City to give thanks for congregation mission support and share stories of impact
Participate in a Talking Circle with Native American Urban Ministry on Monday, November 17th
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Synod Council Meeting
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
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
Complete work on bank review and reconciliations for last month and start work on our Synod Remittance for October.
