Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop settles into the new year with regular news postings, office management, and financial oversight.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • On sabbatical, returning February 1.

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

  • Develop and confirm plans for synod social justice team

  • Leading Well Retreat @ Franciscan Renewal Center

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • Giving thanks for Pr. Bob Jones' ministry as he retires from Santa Cruz Lutheran Church.

  • Congregational Vitality Meeting.

  • Latine Cohort Planning.

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

  • Continue working on month end closing procedures for November.