Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, the Office of the Bishop will support ministry candidates and congregational vitality, connect with ministry partners and donors, and advance Mission Support planning, grant preparation, communications and daily operations. Bishop Hutterer will be on vacation as staff continue serving congregations and leaders across the synod.
Vacation
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Set up candidate drop-in Zoom and in-person meetings
Region 2 First Call Accompaniment planning meeting
Synodical Authorized Ministers Zoom drop-in meeting
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Preaching at and leading a Congregational Vitality Survey reflection at Our Savior's- Mesa and Gold Canyon.
Meetings with some ministry partners in the Phoenix area.
Participate in the online Churchwide Learning Day
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Follow up on FY27–28 Mission Support plan responses from congregations
Individual donor solicitation and cultivation calls
Draft EOY donor acknowledgment (tax) letter templates
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
Maintain news communications: Facebook, blog, calendar, and weekly newsletter
Communications Ownership and Recovery Map
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Work on Lilly Endowment Grant proposal and review accounts in preparation for the close of the month.
