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The synod staff works with congregations in candidacy, the call process, formation, leadership development, stewardship, evangelism, church finance, property administration, congregational management and conflict resolution. The staff also maintains the roster and carries out work in accounting and communication.

	The Rev. Dr. Robert Rimbo Bishop 212-665-0732 • email
	The Rev. Perucy Butiku Assistant to the Bishop for Ministries of African Descent 212-870-2381 • email
	Branden Dicks Administrative Assistant 212-870-2384 • email
	Sarah Gioe Director of Communication and Interpretation 212-870-2376 • email
	Kim Grate Administrative Assistant for Synod Administration 718-230-5640 • email
	The Rev. Dr. Jack Horner Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Mission 212-870-2378 • email
	The Rev. Jeffrey Kolbo Candidacy Coordinator 631-744-9355 • email
	The Rev. Kathleen Koran Assistant to the Bishop for Congregations 212-870-2377 • email
	The Rev. Jonathan Linman, Ph.D. Assistant to the Bishop for Formation 212-870-2374 • email
	John Litke Director for Synod Administration 212-870-2382 • email
	The Rev. Dr. Gary Mills Assistant to the Bishop for Global and Multicultural Mission 212-870-2385 • email
	Deacon Gayle Ruege Executive Assistant to the Bishop 212-870-2373 • email
	Kathleen Schmidt Assistant to the Bishop for Finance and Administration 212-870-2375 • email
	Mary Tennermann Administrative Assistant 212-870-2383 • email