Office of the Bishop Updates
While Bishop Hutterer is on vacation, Grand Canyon Synod staff continue supporting congregations, strengthening ministry partnerships, and preparing for future initiatives. This week’s work includes ministry reviews, stewardship development, event planning, website improvements, and the completion of key financial reporting for the synod.
Vacation
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Prepping for the Innovation Team Visit to the Synod.
Doing a Ministry Site Review at Vida Nueva- Glendale.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Re-entry from staycation. Catch up on donor correspondence and pending visits
Continue drafting fall mission support appeal
Begin plan to reorganize stewardship resources on synod website
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, Narita, Honolulu
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Finish up month end close deliverables for June and pull various reports to prepare and disburse the financial statements and graphs for June 2026.
