The Office of the Bishop implements ideas and strategies from our in-person staff meeting and travels for work and vacation.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

• Worship and congregation meeting with Gloria Christi

• Conversation and planning with West Valley New Start Team

• Strategizing with Global Engagement team

• Vacation

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

• Take greetings to Peace Lutheran for new Intern.

• Prepare for Lay Leadership information session.

• Summer Recap with Bishop Hutterer

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

• In-Person Synod Staff Meeting

• Wrap-up of interim work

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

• Presiding at St. John’s, Glendale alongside guest preacher Rev. Paul Nelson

• Attending In-Person Synod Staff Meeting

• Meeting with Rev. Steve Springer to discuss how to better communicate the impact of congregational mission support across the synod

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

• Preparing for Fall Gathering and other upcoming events

• Facilitating the GCS Grants Committee

• General administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

• Weekly news posts and newsletter

• Create year-long plan to update website

• Create synod spotlight plan and series of posts

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

• Continue working on month end closed items for June 2024.