Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop Staff gathers for an in-person staff meeting, and travels to congregations around the synod.

We also share photos from the Farewell and Godspeed for Pastor Tim Wright, Community of Grace.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • Synodically Authorized Minister (SAM) retreat

  • Preach at Mountain View, celebrating 50 years of ministry

  • All day in person staff meeting

  • NELM/House of Prayer Ministry Site review and visit

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

  • Synodical Authorized Minister Retreat

  • In person Staff meeting

  • Candidacy Leadership Development Work Group monthly meeting

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • Celebrating Pr. Dan Valasakos and his 40 years of ordained ministry

  • Preaching at Holy Trinity for a Lenten service

  • Visiting and experiencing House of Prayer and Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Office of the Bishop in-person staff meeting

  • Leading staff devotion on “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer

  • Preparing to lead holy week services at St. John’s, Glendale

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Finance Task Force Meeting

  • Vacation

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • All day in person staff meeting

  • Synod assembly web site and news updates

  • Weekly news posts and newsletter

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Complete month end close for February 2025. Work on Audit deliverables for FY 2024-25.