Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop continues its post-Assembly ministry this week through congregational visits, pastoral care, leadership development, stewardship planning, and ongoing support for congregations across the synod. Staff will also focus on communications, upcoming events, financial administration, and collaborative ministry opportunities while preparing resources and plans for the months ahead.
Various meetings in office and in congregations
Exit interview with retiring pastor
Visit with Christ Sedona
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Meeting with the Latine Cohort after Synod Assembly.
Preaching at Pr. Richard Mauthe's funeral on Sunday.
Meeting with DEMs and some coaches to discuss possible collaborative opportunities.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Preach at St. John’s, Glendale
Begin scheduling summer stewardship visits with congregations
Draft mid-year M&M Fund impact piece for Bishop Hutterer’s donor visits
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
Providing information and support to Grand Canyon Synod stakeholders
Performing administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Create and pre-schedule blog posts and newsletters for July and mid-August
Prepare for six week sabbatical
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Work on end of month payroll, reconcile payroll liabilities for total month against Portico monthly premium, process payment and if investment statements are available begin working on May 2026 investment gain and loss entries.
