Office of the Bishop Updates
As summer continues, Grand Canyon Synod staff remain engaged in worship, planning, administration, and preparation for the busy ahead. Alongside ongoing ministry responsibilities, staff are also taking time for family, renewal, and relationships that sustain faithful leadership and service.
Bethany Lutheran worship
Connie Phillips, LSS-SW farewell
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Help to christen a friend’s son’s boat he built for his Eagle Project.
Continue making plans for the fall.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Father-daughter staycation week!
Visit the Desert Botanical Garden
Introduce Charlie to the writings of Shel Silverstein
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: Chōshi, Tokyo
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue work on month end deliverables including various end of month closing journal entries along with reviewing activity in all accounts for June. Prepare results on various investment accounts and post to accounting system.
