Office of the Bishop Updates: 4/27/2023

The Office of the Bishop continues assembly planning, and travels to various congregations and ministries around our synod, including Leading Faithful Innovation: Following God into a Hopeful Future, Apr 29, 2023, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, a Luther Seminary panel hosted by NE Valley Consortium.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality

  • Lilly Endowment conference

  • GCS Coaching Network

  • Finalize SAS recruitment

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

  • Preach at New Covenant Scottsdale

  • Learning session with Author Rev. Kenneth Wheeler

  • Welcome to the synod with Bishop and staff

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Planning for Synod Assembly and other upcoming events

  • Assisting w/GCS Audit

  • Performing general administrative functions of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • News and newsletter

  • Synod assembly planning

  • Airtable work

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Participated in First Call Theological Education at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.

  • Worshipping with Peace Lutheran Church, Peoria, AZ to give thanks and celebrate the launch of their spring endowment drive.

  • Meeting with Synod Council Treasurer, Erik Rehms, to prepare for upcoming mission spending plan presentations as well as Synod Assembly.

  • Stewardship team meeting Thursday, April 27th on Zoom.

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue working on month end procedures for March 2023 and follow up on Audit items outstanding for FY 22-23.

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