Office of the Bishop Updates: 3/8/2024
The Office of the Bishop travels to various congregations and ministries, prepares for synod assembly, and maintains day to day operations.
We also share photos of the Installation of Pastor Chris Heller at Esperanza Lutheran in Phoenix.
Time with daughter
Sermon prep, meetings
Region 2 consultation
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Candidacy Leadership Working Group at Churchwide
Spring Gathering at St. Andrews, Phoenix
Continued candidate interview and Youth Gathering preperation
Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Ongoing accompaniment of synodical ministries
Churchwide meetings
New Starts explorations
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Visit church council leaders Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Prescott Valley
With Pastor Steve Springer create a Synod Council presentation about the impact of congregations’ mission support
Attend Spring Conference Gathering, St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Synod Assembly Planning
End of year activities
Administrative responsibilities of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Daily news posts and weekly newsletter
Synod assembly registrations and incoming data and stories maintained
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on deliverables for the FY Audit 23-2024.
