Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, the Office of the Bishop staff will be engaged in candidacy work, preaching and leading worship, supporting conference gatherings and ministry conversations, and preparing for synod assembly and upcoming events. Alongside this, the team will continue core operations including communications, financial reporting and audit support, governance participation, and strategic planning for congregations and synod leadership.
Candidacy meeting
SAM and Candidacy interviews
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
LSS-SW Governance meeting
Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering: Good Samaritan, Windmill, Las Vegas, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Preach at Good Samaritan Windmills, Henderson
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Worshipping with my family for Easter.
Joining "Tapping into Theology" and having creative conversations about ministry in Casa Grande.
Traveling to Las Vegas for the Colorado River Conference meeting and meetings with colleagues while up there.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Leading worship at St. John’s, Glendale
Preparing a custom Narrative Mission Plan worksheet for multiple congregations
Coaching synod council members as they prepare personal stories of faith and ministry to share with synod assembly
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
Crisis communication plans
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue closing entries for February 2026, prepare new reporting for the current fiscal year and continue to provide back up and details as needed for the annual fiscal year audit.
