Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop will be at the Kino Conference Spring Gathering: Our Saviour's Lutheran in Tucson, Mar 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. We also continue to work on our annual audit.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

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

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • Present at the Kino Conference Spring Gathering and meet with groups about collaborative ministry and congregational vitality needs.

  • Preach at American Lutheran- Tucson.

  • Provide comic relief at the Ken Ahlstrand Memorial FLIM Tournament.

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Preparing for upcoming meetings and events

  • Assisting with GCS Audit

  • General administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Weekly news posts and newsletter

  • Continue assembly publicity

  • Vacation

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue to work on month end close deliverables for February. Pull various reports and verification practices for the FY 25-26 annual audit.