Office of the Bishop Updates
This week’s updates highlight ongoing work in candidacy and formation, evangelism, generosity, governance, communications, and finance, as we prepare to welcome Bishop Hutterer back into shared leadership and ministry after her sabbatical.
1:1 with all staff and Synod VP
Synod Council meeting prep
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preach at Maricopa, Maricopa
Meet with Bishop Deborah
SAM monthly check in
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Congregational Vitality Meeting prepping for Spring Gatherings.
Visiting "Connections" at Grace- Phoenix.
Catching up with other leaders in their ministries.
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
Synod Council Meeting 2/7/26
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Project management
SAM Handbook formatting and editing
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Prepare items in accounting system for end of month and end of year.
