Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop settles into the new year with regular news postings, office management, visiting congregations, and financial oversight.
On sabbatical, returning February 1.
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Visit New Covenant, Scottsdale and their Youth Group
2026 Rutlen Lecture via Zoom
Lutheran Campus Ministry review/plan
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Preaching at King of Glory and visiting the Jazz Vespers at Mount of Olives.
Prepping for and hosting "Possibilities in Partnership: Exploring New Ways to Be Church Together."
Congregational Vitality Meeting.
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
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
End of year activities
General administrative duties of the Synod office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Plan and schedule Congregational Security & Preparedness content
Plan and schedule congregation and ministry partner prayers
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Begin working on month end closing procedures for December, complete bank account review and reconciliations and review entries.
