Office of the Bishop Updates
Next week, the Office of the Bishop will celebrate congregational anniversaries and milestones at Peace in the Desert, Saved by Grace, and Central Lutheran, while continuing work in candidacy, congregational vitality, faith formation, and grant reviews. Staff will also focus on generosity initiatives, Giving Tuesday preparations, year-end communications, and the ongoing administrative and financial work of the synod.
Peace in the Desert congregation worship and celebration
Candidacy meetings
Grants Review
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Anniversary celebration at Saved by Grace, Pahrump, NV.
Preach @ Saved by Grace, Pahrump, NV
Conference Deans monthly meeting
Campformation connection meeting
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Celebrating Central Lutheran's (Arizona City, AZ) 40th Anniversary.
Churchwide All-Staff Convocation and Christian Community and Leadership Team Gathering (both online).
Follow up with Our Savior's (Mesa and Gold Canyon) Church Council over the Congregational Vitality survey.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Follow-up from Shepherd of the Desert and Peace in the Desert visits — thank-you notes and next steps
Final Giving Tuesday campaign asset review
Individual donor cultivation calls
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
Year end newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Review and begin end of month preparation for October 2026. Prepare and process payroll for November 15th.
