Office of the Bishop Updates
Synod staff are preparing for the March Synod Council meeting, supporting Spring Gatherings, continuing assembly planning, and beginning the annual financial audit while carrying out the ongoing ministries and administrative work of the synod office.
Conference of Bishops
Phoenix Area Spring Gathering: Spirit of Joy/Mission Coffee & Tea, Chandler, Mar 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
LEAN, Christian Nationalism, Spirit in the Desert
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Prepare Synod Council report
Phoenix Area Spring Gathering: Spirit of Joy/Mission Coffee & Tea, Chandler, Mar 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Synod Youth Advisory Team Check in
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Preaching at Epiphany of Christ- Apache Junction
Attending the Spring Gathering at Mission Coffee- Spirit of Joy
Gathering with other DEMs for our Spring Gathering and training
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Preach at St. John’s, Glendale
Thank congregations for submitting their 2026 mission support plans
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming Synod Council meeting and other events
Assisting with GCS Audit
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Continue synod assembly work
Create multiple assembly data forms in Airtable
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Begin working on Annual Audit deliverables for FY 2025-26. Accounts review in preparation for closing February 2026.
