Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop Staff manages ongoing operations and attends the Installation of Luis Ochoa at First Evangelical Lutheran in Mesa, Mar 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

We share photos from the Installation of Rev. Mari Larson at St. Andrew Lutheran in Las Vegas.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

  • Reading day/computer repair

  • Vacation

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • "Playing" in the Ken Ahlstrand Memorial Fund for Leaders Golf Classic in Tucson

  • DEM Gathering in Chicago learning more about "Fresh Expressions"

  • Ministry Site Visit at First Evangelical Lutheran Church and Santa Trinidad in Mesa

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Meet with the Congregation Council at Lord of Life, Sun City West to celebrate impact of mission support

  • Meet with Spirit of Grace, Surprise Congregation Council to share stories of impact and gratitude for our ministry together

  • GCS Stewardship Retreat, Our Saviour’s Tucson on Friday, March 21

  • Preach and welcome new members at St. John’s, Glendale 

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Preparing for Synod Assembly and other upcoming meetings and events

  • Assisting with annual audit activities

  • Performing general administrative duties of the Synod office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Vacation

  • 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.