Office of the Bishop Updates

This week, the Office of the Bishop visits congregations, works on year-end projects, and celebrates Thanksgiving.

We are grateful to be Church Together with you.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • On sabbatical—back for one week in December before returning February 1.

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

  • Preach @ Bethlehem, Mesa

  • Prepare for Region 2 youth advisory team (new)

  • Work on Candidacy recruiting plan for 2026

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • Preaching at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church.

  • Catch up on some Congregational Vitality process work.

  • Cleaning house and cooking as we host Thanksgiving!

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Visit with American, Sun City Church Council to give thanks for mission support and share stories of our ministry together

  • Help LAMA leaders prepare for Giving Tuesday on December 2nd

  • Connect with congregations around mission support plans 

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Vacation November 24-26

  • Synod Office closed for Thanksgiving November 27-28

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Weekly news posts and newsletter

  • Year-end email

  • Project management

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Send Mission Parter payable results for October-November and continue working on month end deliverables for October 2025.