Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop Staff prepares for our synod assembly and continues preparation for hosting the churchwide assembly. We also share photos from the Synodically Authorized Minister (SAM) retreat.
NELM and House of Prayer Ministry review
Various meetings
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Final planning for Region 2 First Call Accompaniment
Boundary Training Development
Synod Council annual report
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Worship during Holy Week
Work on paperwork
Try not to bother the pastors who are very busy during Holy Week! (But be available to help if needed.)
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Holy Week at St. John’s, Glendale
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Post-vacation follow-up
Preparations for Synod Assembly and other upcoming events
General administrative duties of the Synod office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Project management and data work
Synod assembly web site and news updates
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on month end deliverables and prepare and forward various items for our FY2024-25 Audit.