Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, synod staff will celebrate an ordination and installation, preach and participate in mission leadership training, and gather for an all-day staff meeting. Staff will also advance generosity and communications projects, support grants and upcoming events, maintain regular news updates and office operations, and prepare for September’s financial close.
Ordination of Wendy Schulz at Peace Lutheran in Peoria, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Installation of Rev. Jenn Luong at Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Tucson, October 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
In person all day staff meeting
Various meetings
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Ordination of Wendy Schulz at Peace Lutheran in Peoria, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Installation of Rev. Jenn Luong at Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Tucson, October 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
In person all day staff meeting
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Preaching at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley, AZ.
Attending Mission Leadership Training Conference in Chicago with two other pastors.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Q3 review with Bishop: metrics, projects, Q4 adjustments
Continue Giving Tuesday campaign development
Write November’s articles for the GCS newsletter
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
In person all day staff meeting
Create the Communications Ownership and Recovery Map
Maintain news communications: Facebook, blog, calendar, and weekly newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Preview books activity in preparation for the close of September.
