Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop will be closed December 24-26, as we complete year-end projects. We also share photos from the Installation and Ordination of Wanda K. Frenchman.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • On sabbatical, returning February 1.

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

  • Complete SAM Manual

  • Merry Christmas

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  •  Preach at Central Lutheran in Arizona City.

  • Attend the Posadas at First Evangelical in Mesa.

  • Meet with member of Grace in Phoenix to discuss evangelism and outreach.

  • Meet with the Reverend Wanda Frenchman to plan for 2026 full-time ministry! 

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • On parental leave. Please keep Randi and me in your prayers.

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Vacation December 22 and 23

  • Synod Office closed for Christmas December 24-26

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Weekly news posts and newsletter

  • Be available while Theresa is on vacation

  • Year-end newsletter

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Complete account review and reconciliations, process ELCA Synod Remittance, process Funds Held For Others payments and send result to recipients.