Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop engages in visits to global companion synods, completes year-end preparations, reconciles financial records, participates in various meetings, and begins Advent.
Visit Global companion Senegal Lutheran Church and YAGMs
(rescheduled from Spring 2024 because of political unrest for Senegal president election)
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preach @ Sprit of Hope
Infant Ministry grant discussion
On going teaching Diakonia – Cultural Diversity
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Working on making more contacts.
Prepping for end of year materials.
Cleaning out my "office" in preparation for Thanksgiving!
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Worshipping with Ascension Lutheran Church, Scottsdale
Attending GCS Mission and Ministry Team Meeting on Wednesday, December 4th
Working with ELCA Foundation Gift Planner Lisa Higginbotham to review and present updated GCS Gift Policy and GCS Endowment Policy to Synod Council
Preparing and sending 2025 Mission Support Plan letters to all GCS congregations
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming events
End of year activities
General administrative duties of the Synod office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Advent and Christmas news section
Transition team Airtable work
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Complete month end closing procedures and entries for October.
