Staff
The synod is organized with the bishop, pastoral assistants and deans providing support and resources for our rostered and lay leaders and more than 160 congregations and worshipping communities.
Office Of The Bishop
The Rev. Claire Schenot Burkat was elected the fourth bishop of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) on May 6, 2006. She serves as spiritual leader of the 95,000 members and 174 congregations of the synod. The bishop oversees and administers the work of our Synod, provides pastoral care and leadership to the Synod, our congregations, and professional leaders: pastors, associates in ministry, deaconesses and diaconal ministers. Learn more about the bishop.
| The Rev. Claire Schenot Burkat Bishop |
(Phone) 267.323.3747 |
| Yvonne Curtis Director of Operations and Executive Assistant to the Bishop |
(Phone) 267.323.3747 () |
Business Office
The Business Office oversees the fiscal operations of the synod and resource development, and provides programs to assist congregation treasurers and pastors manage congreation finances.
| Judy Koenig Bookkeeper |
(Phone) 267.323.3754 () |
| Carol Ann Murray Assistant to the Bishop for Mission Support and Development |
(Phone) 267-323-3745 () |
| Janet Neff Treasurer |
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Evangelical Outreach
Evangelical Outreach includes developing and supporting new mission congregations, redevelopment and transformational leadership programs, and evangelism.
| The Rev. Patricia Davenport Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission |
(Phone) 267.323.3746 () |
| Debbie Perez Administrative Assistant for Evangelical Outreach |
(Phone) 267.323.3752 () |
Global Vision and Synod Events
Global Vision and Synod Events oversees our companion synod relationship with the North-East Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania -- as well as major synod events, including Assembly, Bishop's Convocation, Mission Fair and others.
| Joanne Carlson Assistant to the Bishop for Global Vision and Events |
(Phone) 267.323.3759 () |
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Mission Interpretation & Communications
Mission Interpretation tells the story of the work we are doing together in congregations, as a synod, and through the ELCA and global Lutheran agencies, and equips congregations and leaders to make that story relevant in their context. This department also manages the synod database of rostered and lay leaders.
| Robert Fisher Assistant to the Bishop for Mission Interpretation and Communications |
(Phone) 267.323.3743 (Skype) adia4a () |
| Cynta Outterbridge Database Manager/Communications Assistant |
(Phone) 267.323.3742 () |
Vocations and Leadership
Vocations and Leadership works to identify, raise up, and support leaders for the Church through the candidacy and mobility functions and interim ministry.
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The Rev. David Hinkelman |
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| The Rev. Nancy Brown Interim Candidacy Cmte. Chair |
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| The Rev. Ellen Meissgeier The Rev. Paul Sorcek Interim Mobility Coordinators |
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| Bill Harp Coordinator for Vocations and Leadership |
(Phone) 267.323.3744 |
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry responsibilities include youth events, including the FLY, JYG and SMYLE gatherings, and encouarging, supporting and resourcing congregational youth workers and committees.
| Molly Beck Dean Assistant to the Bishop -- Youth Ministry Specialist |
(Phone) 267.323.3762 () |
