Staff Directory
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.
Office Staff
The Rev. Donald J. McCoid
Interim Bishop
Synod Deacon Gayle Ruege
Senior Assistant
Susan Brandt
Director for Finance/Administration and Grant Management
The Rev. Perucy Butiku
Assistant to the Bishop for Global & Multicultural Mission
Regina Daniels
Executive Administrator
Branden Dupree
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission
Mark Goodwin
Synod-Owned Property Management
Ardath Heard
Office Administrator
The Rev. Jonathan Linman, Ph.D.
Assistant to the Bishop for Faith and Leadership Formation
Roberto Lara
Director for Communications
Maria Rodas
Administrator to the Executive Staff
Deacon Margy Schmitt Ajer
Assistant to the Bishop for Congregations