Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop staff attends Lutheran Day at the Legislature, (Feb 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM) as well as our first three Spring Gatherings in Phoenix, open to all:

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

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

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

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

  • General administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue working on month end and fiscal year end deliverables. 

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