Posts in Grand Canyon Synod
Interim DEM’s Pastor James Dew Annual Report: 2024
Interim DEM’s Pastor James Dew Annual Report: 2024

Thank you for this opportunity to serve you throughout this past year as your Interim Director for Evangelical Mission. In this role, I have been honored to walk alongside an amazing collection of gifted leaders and a whole array of diverse programs being lived-out in and through their ministries. I have marveled at the heartfelt and transformative care being poured out into their surrounding neighborhoods and beyond in Jesus’ Name.

A couple months ago, our Synod Council asked for a listing of the various congregations and ministries which I accompany in my work as your Interim DEM. I believe this list may be of interest also to this Synod Assembly. Read the list in this post or in this PDF.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2024 Assembly Stories, Office of the BishopComment
Explore and Engage: Visit Our Exhibitors at the Synod Assembly
Explore and Engage: Visit Our Exhibitors at the Synod Assembly

Join us in thanking and visiting our exhibitors at the 2024 Synod Assembly! Each exhibitor, from universities and retreat centers to financial and ministry support organizations, plays a vital role in our community. Don’t miss the chance to learn more and engage with them in the sanctuary, where you can also enjoy some refreshments.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2024 Grand Canyon Synod AssemblyComment
Inside Out Network Updates: Internship Success, Reentry Initiatives, and More
Inside Out Network Updates: Internship Success, Reentry Initiatives, and More

The Spring 2024 ION Newsletter highlights key initiatives, including the impactful work of ION interns, the Reentry Congregation Initiative, and the progress of deploying the ION platform on inmate tablets. Learn about Fred Nelson’s six guiding words and the success of our “Color Me Yellow” campaign. Read more about our efforts to support returning citizens and foster community connections. Read the full newsletter as PDF here or online here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardInside Out Network, PrisonComment
Join the Free Webinar: Effective Pastoral Care for Addiction Issues
Join the Free Webinar: Effective Pastoral Care for Addiction Issues

Join the Center of Addiction & Faith for a free webinar titled “Let Your Light Shine: Providing Successful Pastoral Care to Individuals and Families Hurt by Any Kind of Addiction” with Rev. Otto Schultz on May 29, 2024, from 10-11 AM PDT/MST. Learn key strategies for addressing addiction within your congregation and supporting affected families. Register here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardAddiction, The Center of Addiction & FaithComment
Ordination celebrations: May 24 – May 30, 2024
Ordination celebrations: May 24 – May 30, 2024

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Richard Jessen, who celebrates 61 years on May 24.

  • Rev. Ronald Koplitz, who celebrates 55 years on May 25.

  • Rev. David Swanson, who celebrates 60 years on May 26.

  • Rev. Jon Clutz, who celebrates 60 years on May 27.

  • The Rev. Donald Bebber, St. Raphael, Benson, who celebrates 1 years on May 27.

  • Rev. Benjamin Bergren, Community, Las Vegas, who celebrates 26 years on May 28.

  • Rev. Nicholas Mays, who celebrates 58 years on May 29.

  • Rev. Norene Smith, who celebrates 41 years on May 29.

  • Rev. Leroy Rehrer, who celebrates 47 years on May 29.

  • Rev. Ronald Glusenkamp, who celebrates 43 years on May 29.

  • Rev. Randall Olson, Honor Health, Scottsdale, who celebrates 48 years on May 30.

  • Rev. Dennis R. Nelson, who celebrates 53 years on May 30.

  • Rev. Kenneth Miller, Grace, Kingman, who celebrates 20 years on May 30.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardOrdination AnniversariesComment
2024 Assembly Guide: Schedule, Registration, and What to Bring
2024 Assembly Guide: Schedule, Registration, and What to Bring

Prepare for the 2024 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly from June 13-15 at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa, AZ with our Attendee Vital Information page, which we’ll keep updating as we receive info. This year’s assembly features a Bishop’s election, requiring pre-registered voting members to check in on Thursday or Friday morning. Free childcare is available with advance registration. Join us as we “Embody the Word”!

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2024 Grand Canyon Synod AssemblyComment
2024 Synod Assembly Agenda available
2024 Synod Assembly Agenda available

Join us for the 2024 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly from June 13-15. This year’s assembly includes the Bishop’s election, starting with registration and a Hymn Festival on Thursday. Friday and Saturday will feature plenary sessions, worship, workshops, and multiple voting rounds. Key events include a Bible study with Rev. Dr. Colleen Windham Hughes and a visit from Chaplain Capt Matthew W. Dobyns. Your attention is crucial as we have a bishop election and conduct essential synod business.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2024 Grand Canyon Synod AssemblyComment
Discover the Divine: Spirit in the Desert’s National Parks Film Series
Discover the Divine: Spirit in the Desert’s National Parks Film Series

Join Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center this summer for a four-session film series exploring the spiritual significance of America’s national parks. Featuring stunning clips from Ken Burns’s film, each session will delve into our deep connections with the Divine and the Earth. Sessions are held on the 4th Thursday of May, June, July, and August at 4:00 PM AZ (MST). Register now to deepen your spiritual connection with nature.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardSpirit in the Desert Retreat CenterComment
Fuller Church Leadership Institute announces the Business of Ministry Certificate
Fuller Church Leadership Institute announces the Business of Ministry Certificate

To be a successful ministry leader, it’s essential to have a working knowledge of finances, team management, facilities, planning, board relationships, and systems. FULLER Equip and Fuller Seminary's Church Leadership Institute have partnered with consultant and Executive Pastor Mike Bonem to create the Business of Ministry Certificate—designed to enhance your skills in these areas to help you feel more prepared and confident in your ministry leadership. Learn more and purchase here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFuller Church Leader InstituteComment
Ordination celebrations: May 17 – May 23, 2024
Ordination celebrations: May 17 – May 23, 2024

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Jonathan Heilner, who celebrates 49 years on May 18.

  • Rev. Greg Hartman, New Spirit, Tucson, who celebrates 5 years on May 18.

  • Rev. Patricia Reed, who celebrates 23 years on May 19.

  • Rev. Richard Glover, who celebrates 65 years on May 20.

  • Rev. Phillip Hausknecht, who celebrates 61 years on May 20.

  • Rev. Mel Soderberg, who celebrates 57 years on May 21.

  • Deacon Laura Book, who celebrates 14 years on May 21.

  • Rev. Daniel Olson, who celebrates 61 years on May 22.

  • Rev. Carl Zimmermann, who celebrates 47 years on May 22.

  • Rev. Wallace Klandrud, who celebrates 69 years on May 23.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardOrdination AnniversariesComment
POSITION FILLED: Mountain View Lutheran in Phoenix seeks Preschool Director
POSITION FILLED: Mountain View Lutheran in Phoenix seeks Preschool Director

Ahwatukee Preschool, a mission of Mountain View Lutheran Church in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Preschool Director. The Preschool Director is responsible for the development, operation, management, legal compliance, promotion, and success of the Ahwatukee Preschool, with the goal of maximizing enrollment while maintaining high educational standards within a loving, Christian environment. You can find a more detailed job description and instructions for applying by visiting: mvlutheran.org/jobs.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMountain View Phoenix, Fiesta Conference, Help WantedComment