Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop Staff travels the synod to visit congregations and leaders, and attends the Installation of Rev. Mari Larson at St. Andrew Lutheran in Las Vegas, Mar 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. We also share a photo from our recent in-person staff meeting.
Cruzando Fronteras retreat, Tucson
Preach at Saved by Grace, Pahrump
Preach and preside at Installation of Rev. Mari Larson at St. Andrew Lutheran in Las Vegas, Mar 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Exit interview with retiring pastor
Visit Faith, Yuma
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preach at Lutheran Church of the Foothills, Tucson.
Churchwide Candidacy Leadership Working Group
New Synod Authorized Ministries development
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Site Visit at Covenant in Quartzsite
Congregational Vitality Team meeting
More training and planning
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Giving thanks to Bethany, Scottsdale during worship
Preaching at Holy Trinity, Chandler's midweek Lenten worship
Developing GCS 2024 Impact Report to share with congregations and individuals
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Attending synod council meeting
Preparing for upcoming events and meetings
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Airtable interface and dashboard experimentation
Synod assembly web site and news updates
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Begin to review accounts in preparation for month end close of February 2025. Prepare various documents in preparation for the new fiscal year. Enter budget into accounting system for 2025-26.