Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop Staff gathers for an in-person staff meeting and travels the synod to preach and celebrate with congregations.
New Journey, Fountain Hills, preach and preside
Spirit of Joy, Gilbert, blessing and celebration of new worship space and coffee shop
In person all day staff meeting
American Lutheran, Sun City, 50 year celebration
Know Your Rights webinar
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
In Person Staff meeting
First Call Accompaniment planning meeting
Synod Youth Advisory Team meeting
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Attending in person staff retreat at GCS Office of the Bishop
Participate in the ELCA Generosity Project Reunion on February 3rd at 5pm MST (zoom)
Send thank you letters and impact stories to congregations who submit their 2025 Mission Support Plan
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Mail end of year tax letters to all individual donors who supported the Grand Canyon Synod in 2024
Email thank you letters and a story of impact to all congregations as they complete their 2025/2026 Congregational Mission Plan Form
Schedule visits with congregational councils to give thanks for Mission Support, be a resource for church stewardship programs, and build relationships between church leaders and the Office of the Bishop.
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
Participating in Synod Assembly Planning Team Meeting
Assisting with End-of-Year Activities and Audit
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Writing projects
Maintain and update rostered ministers data
In person staff meeting
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Begin account review in preparation for the close of January.
