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    Synod Staff and Officers
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The Rev.
Dr. Samuel R. Zeiser, bishop
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The bishop has primary responsibility for the ministry of Word and Sacrament in this synod and its congregations; provides pastoral care and leadership for the synod, its congregations, and its rostered leaders (pastors, associates in ministry, deaconesses); oversees and administers the work of the synod; serves as ecumenical officer for the synod. Be sure to check Bishop Zeiser's
page on this website. Click
here for a biography of Bishop Zeiser. |
The
Rev. Dr. D. Michael Bennethum, director for evangelical mission/associate of the
bishop
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Pr. Bennethum is the ELCA Director for Evangelical Mission in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod and the associate of the bishop working with congregations in the West Berks Mission District. |
The
Rev. Mary W. Gade, associate of the bishop
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Pr. Gade works with congregations in the East Berks Mission District; she also relates to candidacy, misconduct prevention and intervention, and campus ministry. |
The
Rev. Kurt E. Garbe, associate of the bishop
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Hazleton office: PO Box 803, Conyngham PA
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Ms.
Karen Matthias-Long (associate in ministry), associate of the bishop
for youth and family ministry and curator of synodical resources
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Ms. Matthias-Long oversees youth ministry in the synod. She also relates to the synod associates in ministry and other lay rostered persons and serves as staff liaison to the Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry Team; Faith Formation Resource Team; and, Connection Building Ministry Team. Karen works with Debbie Frey on the Resource Center. |
The Rev.
Dr. Catherine A. Ziel, executive associate of the bishop
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Pr. Ziel serves works with congregations in the Bethlehem-Easton Mission District, oversees administration of support staff, and provides help to congregations with constitutions, pensions, and health benefits. |
The
Rev. Gene E. Handwerk, part-time associate of the bishop
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Pr. Handwerk works with congregations in the Northern Lehigh Valley Mission District. He also relates to union congregations. |
The
Rev. Niels H. Nielsen, part-time associate of the bishop
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Pr. Nielsen is the pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dingmans Ferry. He works with congregations in the Pocono Mission District. |
The
Rev. Carl D. Shankweiler, part-time associate of the bishop
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Pr. Shankweiler is the pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Friedensville. He works with congregations in the Schuylkill Mission District. |
The
Rev. Glenn L. Simmons, part-time associate of the bishop
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Pr. Simmons works with congregations in the Lehigh Mission District; he relates to Bear Creek Camp, Appalachian Ministry, and Interim Ministry. He is also the coordinator for the annual synod assembly and bishop's conference. |
Ms.
Carol L. Weiser, web manager and E-News editor
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Ms. Weiser oversees the synod website and produces the weekly E-News that goes to rostered leaders and congregations. She also produces Synod News, the monthly publication for congregational newsletters and bulletins. |
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Samuel R. Zeiser, bishop |
Dawn Baxter, |
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Barbara-Anne G. Taylor, secretary |
David Hinrichs, treasurer |
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