Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop prepares for synod assembly and celebrates the Installation of Rev. Tina Mills at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, East Mesa Campus, May 18, 2025, 3:00 PM.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

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

  • Preaching and preside @ Bethany, Scottsdale

  • Candidacy Interview panels

  • Campformation – SOLI meeting

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • More DEM training

  • Preaching at Dove of Peace in Tucson

  • Taking a couple days off with the family to go swimming

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Meet with the leaders serving on the New Promise (St. George, UT) Endowment Committee

    Preside at St. John’s, Glendale, AZ

    Coordinate with GCS Treasurer Erik Rehms on the proposed 2026-2027 Mission Plan

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Preparing for Synod Assembly and other upcoming events

  • General administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Weekly news posts and newsletter

  • Synod assembly preparation and publicity and data

  • Synod assembly script work

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Complete FY Audit for 2024-25 and begin working on month end deliverables for April 2025.