Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop staff will gather for an in-person staff meeting while continuing key synod work, including participation in the High Country Conference Spring Gathering in Flagstaff, preaching and congregational visits, and meetings focused on congregational vitality and faith formation. Staff will also advance preparations for Synod Assembly, manage communications and upcoming events, and support the synod’s annual audit and financial close.
High Country Conference Spring Gathering: Shepherd of the Hills, Flagstaff, Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Streams in the Desert, Tucson, preach and celebrate 70 years
Church Council Retreat, Chicago
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
High Country Conference Spring Gathering: Shepherd of the Hills, Flagstaff, Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Preach at Christ the Lord, Carefree
In person all day staff meeting
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
High Country Conference Spring Gathering: Shepherd of the Hills, Flagstaff, Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM and preaching there on Sunday.
Third session of the "Better Together" book study.
A couple of different Congregational Vitality meetings and discussions.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
Facilitating GCS Audit
Performing general administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Continue assembly publicity
In person staff meeting
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on month end close deliverables along with delivery of items requested from our firm who is conducting our annual audit.
