Office of the Bishop Updates
This week, Bishop Hutterer meets with conference deans and the GCS Executive Committee and joins faith leaders for a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Gary Mason, hosted by Bishop Reddall. Synod staff support first-call and youth leaders, visit congregations, and advance grants, generosity, leader resources, communications, and financial reporting.
Below, we also share photos from the Installation of Rev. David Peterson at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran in Yuma and the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering.
Conference Dean meeting
GCS Executive Committee meeting
An Evening of Conversation with Rev. Dr. Gary Mason with Judicatory and Senior Faith Leaders, hosted by Bishop Reddall
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
GCS First Call Accompaniment with SAMs, Scottsdale, AZ
SYAT 1st annual Youth Leader retreat, Prescott, AZ
Conference Deans Zoom Check-in
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Preaching and visiting Tanque Verde Lutheran in Tucson.
Working on paperwork for grants.
Helping to facilitate the Fall DEM Gathering which is online this month.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Meet with leaders of the Fiesta Conference (October 22)
Visit New Promise Endowment Committee to discuss funding opportunities (October 22)
Finalize Giving Tuesday campaign assets
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
Maintain news communications: Facebook, blog, calendar, and weekly newsletter
Leader resource page development
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Send Congregation Support emails to recipients
Work on Pledge vs. Actual report for September
Other closing procedures for the prior month
