Office of the Bishop Updates
This week, Office of the Bishop staff will gather for an in-person staff meeting while continuing work related to candidacy, congregational support, Synod Assembly preparations, communications, mission planning, finance, and ongoing ministry across the synod. Bishop Hutterer will also participate in Synod Council, candidacy interviews, and ministry at New Journey Lutheran Church.
Synod Council meeting
Preach and preside and attend congregation meeting at New Journey
In person staff meeting
Candidacy interviews
Conference of Bishop online meeting
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Purdue Graduation
In Person Staff meeting
Candidacy Panel
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Help care for a Mother-in-law after surgery.
Meetings with Conference Deans and other DEMs.
Conversations with various leaders across the synod.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Working with members of Synod Council to prepare for our 2027–2028 Mission Plan Q&A sessions on zoom for May 30th and June 2nd.
Editing videos of synod council members sharing faith stories of impact
Finalizing the GCS 2025-2026 Impact Report for synod assembly
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
In-person staff meeting
Preparations for sabbatical
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on FY end of year adjusting journal entries with the help of our audit team (Metz) and begin working on month end closing procedures for April 2026.
