Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop will be closed December 24-26, and the staff will be enjoying Christmas with friends and family. We share photos from our visit to Faith/La Fe and the pastoral role changes of Rev. Veronica Alvarez and Rev. Jonathan Linman.
Vacation
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Complete year synod council report
Review Candidate end of year reports
Update office manual
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Work with Spirit of Joy-Clarkdale and Christ Lutheran- Sedona on a collaborative ministry process.
Connect with the Crossroads and New Promise pastors.
Continuing onboarding and organizing.
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Meet with our new GCS DEM Pastor David Pavesic to discuss the Mission and Ministry Fund which invests in vital yet vulnerable congregations across the synod
Gather with the GCS Stewardship Team on Wednesday, December 18th via Zoom
Worship with & give thanks for Spirit of Grace, Surprise
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Vacation
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
End of Year newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Work on Funds Held For Others payment to various congregations, work on Investment Income Gain/Loss entries for November along with other closing entries for the prior month.
