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Office of the Bishop Updates
Office of the Bishop Updates

After the Ordination and Installation of Jarrod Iversen at Central Lutheran in Arizona City, Jun 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, the Office of the Bishop team will be on-site at the 2025 Synod Assembly this week, and we can’t wait to see you there! As we gather as a synod to worship, learn, and discern together, we give thanks for the Spirit’s movement among us. Please note that our office will be operating at limited capacity during the assembly. We look forward to connecting with you in person!

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Rev. Dan Potaznick, Director of Generosity & Strategic Development, Annual Report: 2025
Rev. Dan Potaznick, Director of Generosity & Strategic Development, Annual Report: 2025

The Grand Canyon Synod’s FY 2024-2025 Annual Report highlights a year of remarkable generosity and strategic development. The Mission and Ministry Fund grew nearly 8%, enabling us to double the number of ministries we support—from 8 to 16—particularly in underserved communities. From congregational triumphs like Crossroads’ debt-free Easter to the creation of two new endowments and a new donor CRM system launching this summer, this year’s progress reflects a Spirit-led commitment to stewardship, sustainability, and expanding Christ’s mission across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and the Navajo Nation.

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One Body, Many Gifts: Strengthen Our Synod by Sharing Your Updates
One Body, Many Gifts: Strengthen Our Synod by Sharing Your Updates

Your ministry matters! Help us share the good news of faith in action across the Grand Canyon Synod. Whether your congregation is hosting an event, looking for volunteers, or seeking to fill a ministry position, we want to hear from you. Submitting is easy—just visit gcsynod.org/share to send us your updates. Let’s strengthen our synod by sharing the ways God is working in our communities!

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Rev. David Pavesic, Director For Evangelical Mission, Annual Report: 2025
Rev. David Pavesic, Director For Evangelical Mission, Annual Report: 2025

Rev. David Pavesic shares reflections from his first year as Director for Evangelical Mission in the Grand Canyon Synod. From site visits and preaching engagements to supporting new ministry efforts like “Fresh Expressions” and joining the “Pray Without Ceasing” initiative, his journey has been one of deep learning and faithful connection. Read his full update on how congregations across our synod are building community, exploring collaborative ministry, and taking the gospel beyond church walls.

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Bishop Deborah Hutterer Annual Report: 2025
Bishop Deborah Hutterer Annual Report: 2025

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer’s 2025 Annual Report celebrates a year of Spirit-led ministry across the Grand Canyon Synod, including six ordinations, expanded lay leadership initiatives, and deepening global partnerships with companion synods. From over 45 congregation visits to the launch of a new Lay Leadership Program, the report highlights the collaborative strength of our synod. With gratitude for dedicated staff, ministry partners, and faithful communities, Bishop Hutterer shares her plans for a first sabbatical and invites us to continue discerning how to be church in a changing world. Read the full report in this PDF.

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, Bishop HuttererBrian Flatgard2024 Assembly Stories, Office of the Bishop, Bishop Hutterer LettersComment
Rev. Jacqui Pagel Annual Report: 2025
Rev. Jacqui Pagel Annual Report: 2025

Rev. Jacqui Pagel shares a powerful year in the life of the Grand Canyon Synod, highlighting key milestones from June 2024–May 2025. Nineteen people are currently in candidacy, we celebrated our first deacon ordination in 14 years, and launched our first cohort of Synod Authorized Ministers (SAMs). First Call Accompaniment regional retreats are now underway, and new efforts in faith formation are thriving through youth leadership, vibrant campus ministries, and fresh expressions of ministry.

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Brian Flatgard Annual Report: 2025
Brian Flatgard Annual Report: 2025

Director of Communications Brian Flatgard reflects on a year of connecting, sharing, and strengthening the synod through digital ministry. With over 84,000 website visits, nearly 1,700 newsletter subscribers, and 1,600+ blog posts in 2024, our communications ministry continues to support congregations and amplify the work of the wider church. Read the full report to learn about new initiatives for 2025 and how we’re building up the Body together.

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Pastor Dan Potaznick Recertified as CFRE: A Commitment to Ethical Generosity
Pastor Dan Potaznick Recertified as CFRE: A Commitment to Ethical Generosity

Rev. Dan Potaznick, Director of Generosity & Strategic Development for the Grand Canyon Synod, has been recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). This globally recognized credential affirms his ongoing commitment to ethical, effective fundraising in service to the church.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardRev. Dan Potaznick, Stewardship, GCS Stewardship Team, Office of the BishopComment