Office of the Bishop Updates: 4/1/2022

In this updates we share photos from last week’s “Synod on the Move,” where a number of the Office of the Bishop staff traveled to southern Arizona for a variety of events. We also share what the team is up to in the upcoming days.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • Preach at Emmanuel Sudanese and recognize Solomon Kuch as the congregation leader

  • Executive Committee, Pastor meetings

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

  • Preach at Alleluia in Phoenix and meet with transition team

  • Diverse and Emerging Ministries Support

  • Fund for Leaders Selection Committee meeting

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

  • Visit Ascension Lutheran, Paradise Valley

  • Finalize event planning for FCTE

  • Planning for 2023 Western States Youth Gathering

  • Follow up with candidates

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Synod Council Meeting

  • Preparations for Synod Assembly and other upcoming events

  • Assisting w/GCS Audit

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Weekly newsletter

  • Statement of Intent data reports

  • Catch up on news items

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Financial Reports/Statements and Graphs for Feb 2022

  • Budget Entry into Accounting Software

  • Reporting for Synod Groups

Dr. Jerry Kingston
Special Bishop’s Associate for Mobility

  • Researching RMPs and MSPs for the Synod