Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, synod staff will gather for an in-person staff meeting while continuing key leadership, ministry, and administrative work across the synod. Highlights include Deborah K. Hutterer and staff participating in the Ordination of Carly Chamberlain at Faith Lutheran, Phoenix, Apr 18, 2026, 10:30 AM, advancing assembly and audit preparations, collaborating with churchwide and conference leaders, and supporting congregations through preaching, stewardship conversations, and ongoing communications.
Ordination of Carly Chamberlain at Faith Lutheran, Phoenix, Apr 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Meetings with various groups and in-person staff meeting
Conference Dean meeting and planning Fall Gathering
Preach and lead worship at UCC Conference Gathering, Tucson
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Ordination of Carly Chamberlain at Faith Lutheran, Phoenix, Apr 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
In person staff meeting
LSS-SW Board meeting
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Joining the staff for the In-person staff meeting.
Meeting with Churchwide Staff and my fellow DEMs to collaborate on future events and ministries.
Meeting with Conference Deans, and my other teams looking forward to the future.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
In person staff retreat
Synod council 1:1 story coaching sessions
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for Synod Assembly and other 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
In person staff meeting
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Prepare and send over ELCA Mission Support and Congregation Support for March & April. Continue working on annual FY audit deliverables.
