Office of the Bishop Updates

This week, the Office of the Bishop will support candidates for ministry, connect with congregations and youth leaders, and participate in church leadership, advocacy, and generosity gatherings. Staff will also lead a pastoral retirement service, coordinate grants and upcoming events, strengthen synod communications and website access, and complete monthly financial reporting. We also share photos from the Synod Council gathering.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

Conference of Bishops
Candidacy interviews
LAMA Liaisons presentation
AZ Judicatory leaders meeting

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

Visit Prince of Peace, Arcadia, AZ
Candidate interviews for Candidacy
Synod Youth Advisory Team Zoom meeting

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

Teaching a class on being the "Out There Church" at King of Glory's Leadership Day.
Ministry Site Review at San Juan Bautista.
Meeting with Region 2 Coaching Coordinators to see how coaching may help some of our communities and leaders.

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

Thank-you notes to congregations and individuals supporting the synod's mission
Visit with the Rio Salado Conference
Zoom with ELCA generosity leaders across synods
Attend West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop Beneficiary Reception

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
Facilitating GCS Grants Committee
General administrative duties of the synod office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

Election messaging work
Review and test mission-critical website “journeys”: Contact, Report Misconduct, Give, Newsletter, and Find a Church
Maintain news communications: Facebook, blog, calendar, and weekly newsletter

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator