Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Office of the Bishop Updates: 11/25/2021

With prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving for all who share in our ministry together throughout the Grand Canyon Synod.
—Bishop Deborah Hutterer and the Office of the Bishop staff

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

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

  • Cactus Conference meeting

  • Latino Lutheran Dialogue with the ECLCB

  • Coaching continuing education

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

Ms. Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Constitution Webinar

  • Growing Generosity Appeal Leadership Team meeting

  • Year-end bookkeeping procedures and other administrative tasks

Mr. Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Ordained leader directory

  • News and updates

  • Synod council report

Mr. Clint Wasser
Director for Finance

  • Prepare monthly financial statements

  • Continue working on accounting manual

  • Provide financial/accounting information and analysis as requested

Dr. Jerry Kingston
Special Bishop’s Associate for Mobility

  • Researching RMPs and MSPs for the Synod