Office of the Bishop Updates: 1/7/2022

2022 gains momentum as we celebrate ordinations and installations, welcome those new to the synod, and continue planning for the year, especially the 2022 assembly.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

  • ELCA Diversity Trainers Support group

  • Preach at Mt. Cross Lutheran in Payson

  • New to the Synod chat with Bishop Hutterer

Ms. Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Synod Assembly Planning Team meeting

  • New to the Synod Rostered Leaders coffee chat

  • End of year processes and transitions

Mr. Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Synod Assembly Planning Team meeting

  • Weekly newsletter

  • Catch up on news postings and schedule news in advance

Mr. Clint Wasser
Director for Finance

  • Bank reconciliations

  • Process ELCA monthly payment

  • Process 1/15 payroll

Dr. Jerry Kingston
Special Bishop’s Associate for Mobility

  • Researching RMPs and MSPs for the Synod