Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, the Office of the Bishop will gather for an in-person staff meeting while supporting congregations through worship, visits, Bible study, stewardship conversations, and ministry collaboration. Staff will also participate in the Church Council meeting in Chicago, prepare for upcoming synod events, and continue work on candidacy, communications, grants, and financial administration.
In person all day staff meeting
Various meetings in person and zoom
Church Council meeting, Chicago
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Visit Our Saviour's Phoenix
In-Person Staff meeting
Update Candidacy forms
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Leading a Men's Bible Study retreat on Ephesians 6.
Preaching and meeting with Santa Cruz Lutheran Church.
Collaborating with colleagues at the In-person Office of the Bishop Staff Meeting.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Meet with Shepherd of the Desert, Sun City council and leaders — thanks for mission support, impact stories, stewardship best practices (November 10)
Celebrate in worship with Peace in the Desert, Scottsdale (November 15)
Write December’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
Synod Council Report
In person all day staff meeting
Maintain news communications: Facebook, blog, calendar, and weekly newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Review and begin end of month preparation for October 2026. Prepare and process payroll for November 15th.
