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.
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.
