Office of the Bishop Updates: 10/22/2021
Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta and children and La Fe, Faith Lutheran in Phoenix .
The Bishop heads to the Midwest to ordain Amalia Vagts, who will begin serving Our Saviour’s in Tucson in November. Other pastors on the team will be preaching in the Phoenix area.
Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer
Travel to Decorah, IA to ordain Amalia Vagts into Word and Sacrament ministry.
Stop in Minneapolis-St. Paul to visit my Mom and Dad and see their new apartment.
One on one meetings with Office of the Bishop team and preparation for CLU Convocator and Board of Regent meeting.
Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality
Preaching at All Saints, Phoenix, Capital Conference
New and Renewing Team
Catch up meetings with pastors
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preach at Native American Urban Ministry, Phoenix, Capital Conference
Preach at Christ Evangelical, Goodyear, Cactus Conference
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest Board meeting
Ms. Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Vacation Monday and Tuesday
Growing Generosity Update
Assisting Grants Committee
Mr. Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
News and newsletter
Wrap-up Fall Gathering project management
Candidacy web page
Mr. Clint Wasser
Director for Finance
Prepare September financial statements
Process 10/30 payroll
Provide financial information/analysis as requested
Dr. Jerry Kingston
Special Bishop’s Associate for Mobility
Researching RMPs and MSPs for the Synod