Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, the Office of the Bishop will gather for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 12–14, while supporting the Installation of Rev. David Peterson at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran in Yuma, congregational visits, retreats, and First Call accompaniment. Staff will also advance ministry partnerships, generosity efforts, grants, communications, event planning, and financial administration.
Installation of Rev. David Peterson at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran in Yuma, October 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 12, 2026 – October 14, 2026
First Call Theological Accompaniment, Franciscan Renewal Center
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Women's retreat @ New Song, Henderson, NV
Preaching St. Andrew, Las Vegas, NV
Bishop's Fall Gathering, Scottsdale, AZ
GCS First Call Accompaniment with SAMs, Scottsdale, AZ
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Weekend- doing a meditation at the Southern AZ Lutheran Via De Christo retreat and preaching at Maricopa Lutheran Church.
Participating at the Fall Gathering at the Franciscan Renewal Center.
Meeting with the Mission and Ministry , and the 'congregational vitality' (name change in process) Teams.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Continue building case for support with Bishop Hutterer
Individual donor cultivation visits with top prospects
2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 12, 2026 – October 14, 2026
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
Attending Bishop's Fall Gathering
Facilitating GCS Grants Committee
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Bishop’s Fall Gathering
Website and Airtable work
Maintain news communications: Facebook, blog, calendar, and weekly newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Process payroll for October 15th, continue working on books review for September and bank account reconciliation’s.
