Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, synod staff will be engaged in the Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering in Las Vegas, alongside preaching, First Call Accompaniment, youth leadership, and key meetings with congregations and leaders. Additional work includes anniversary celebrations, stewardship planning, assembly and communications prep, audit and finance tasks, and ongoing administrative responsibilities.
Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering: Good Samaritan, Windmill, Las Vegas, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Love of Christ, 40th anniversary, preach and celebrate
Region 2 First Call Accompaniment, Franciscan Renewal Center
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preach at Good Samaritan - Windmills, Henderson
Synod Youth Advisory Team meeting in person
First Call Accompaniment for Region 2 at the Franciscan Renewal Center
Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering: Good Samaritan, Windmill, Las Vegas, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering: Good Samaritan, Windmill, Las Vegas, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Meet with various leaders and colleagues.
Preach and Connect with Christ Lutheran Church in Las Vegas.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering: Good Samaritan, Windmill, Las Vegas, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Meet with New Covenant, Scottsdale's board leaders to discuss stewardship programming and ways to better share their story
Create our FY 2025-2026 Annual Report to share with congregations, leaders, and members across the synod
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
Assembly data management
Vacation
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Begin working on bank account review and reconciliation for March, continue working on deliverables needed for the FY 22025-26 audit.
