Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop celebrates the 2025 Diakonia Graduation in Tucson (and also online), Jun 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. We also take some respite after assembly.
Diakonia graduation
Campformation
Finance Task Force meeting
1:1 meetings
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Diakonia Graduation
Preach at Desert Cross, Gilbert
Campformation
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Celebrating 30 years of marriage with Jenni on a vacation.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Planning opportunities for impact beyond Mission Support for both congregations and individuals…stay tuned!
Organizing and updating stewardship resources for congregations
Giving thanks for Ascension Lutheran Church, Scottsdale, and their recent $20,000 gift to fund Manna Grants through the Grand Canyon Synod! Thanks be to God!
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Follow-up items from Synod Assembly
Preparing for Upcoming Meetings and Events
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Project management
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue and finish up closing procedures for May 2025. Prepare and submit Financial Statements and Graphs to the executive team.
