Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, the Office of the Bishop staff will be engaged in a wide range of ministry—from international visits and leadership development to storytelling for Synod Assembly, administrative support, and ongoing communications. Alongside this work, the team continues preparations for upcoming events, financial reporting, and key synod initiatives while also taking time for renewal and rest.
Spirit in the Desert to honor Eric Simonson
Travel with NW Ohio Synod and GCS leaders to Mexico City and Guadalajara to visit pastors, Young Adults in Global Mission, and Amextra
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Certify SAM at Grace, Kingman
Drop in Zoom for SAM cohort 1
Prepare for upcoming Candidacy panels
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Taking this week for a vacation with the family!
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Meet with synod council members 1 on 1 for story coaching
Record synod council stories to share with our Synod Assembly
Continue to thank the 51 congregations that have submitted their 2026 Mission Support Plan
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
Providing information and support to GCS stakeholders
Performing administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Assembly recipe project
Assembly data management
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on adjusting entries for fiscal year 2025-2026 Metz audit. Call with Metz to review entries and go over questions. Prepare for the close of April 2026.
