Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Office of the Bishop Updates: 7/14/2023

The Office of the Bishop staff attends and volunteers at the Rostered Ministers Gathering and does any outdoor work as early as possible.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

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

Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Preparing for upcoming events

  • Office organization

  • General administrative tasks of the Synod office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Daily news posts and weekly newsletter

  • Process annual review and plan next year based on goals

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Preparing to attend the Rostered Ministers Gathering

  • Helping congregations discern their vision as they prepare for a stewardship focus this fall.  

  • Working with Pastor James Dew, Grand Canyon Synod Interim DEM, to support Mission and Ministry congregations as well as the mission of the Grand Canyon Synod.

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Process payroll, complete bank reconciliations, and begin work on month end close procedures.