Office of the Bishop Updates
Grand Canyon Synod staff continue their work of leadership, planning, stewardship, and administration this week. From conference leadership meetings and worship with congregations to churchwide collaboration, donor engagement, and financial operations, staff remain focused on supporting the mission and ministries of the synod.
Conference Dean meeting and other meetings
Planning
St. John’s Williams Lutheran-Episcopal
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Travel to Chicago for an All Churchwide Staff Gathering to dream and discuss next steps.
Visit friends in Wisconsin after the gathering.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Help prepare Region 2 grant application
Schedule fall congregation visits for Bishop’s donor cultivation
Draft fall mission support appeal
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
Sabbatical: Tokyo
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Pull Portico details for July, verify changes and update payroll system. Prepare end of month payroll and process Portico payment for July.
