Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop begins 2025 synod assembly planning, visits global companion synods, does year-end preparations, balances books, and gives thanks.
We also share photos from the recent LAMA retreat, First Call Theological Accompaniment, and the Installation of Rev. Anna Rieke at Christ the Lord in Carefree.
Visit Global companion Iglesia Luterana Mexico
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Synod Youth Advisory Team update with Deacon Laura Book
Begin work on end of year goals
Complete follow up reports for Oct & Nov events
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Making contacts
Scheduling events
Finally starting to create (clean up) my home office space!
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Present at 2024 Grand Canyon Synod Retirees Retreat
Produce thank you videos for every congregation
GCS Stewardship Team Meeting on Wednesday, October 30th at 3pm (Zoom)
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Vacation November 25-27
Synod Office closed Nov. 28 and 29
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
End of year email preparation
2025 Assembly gift work
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Work on month end closing entries for October, process end of month payroll and Portico payment.
