The staff and volunteers of the Office of the Bishop of the synod are professional lay and rostered individuals serving God and the church through the building of relationships on a regional and national level. They serve as the link among congregations, synods, partner agencies and with the national expression of the ELCA. Their areas of expertise include a large variety of vital resources for congregations, leaders and members in the Florida-Bahamas Synod.
Click here for a staff listing.
Use this guide to assist you in obtaining information from the Synod House.
Synod Telephone Number: 813-876-7660, Ext. #
Download the "Who to Call Directory" (PDF).
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SUBJECT MATTER
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CONTACT PERSON
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PHONE/EXT.
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E-MAIL ADDRESS
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Administration – Synod House
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Ken Aicher
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Ext. 222
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ALOA (Adult Lutherans Organized for Action
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Pr. Dick Hafer, Program Director
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813-293-3286
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African Amer./Black Ministry
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Pr. Vicki Hamilton
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904-891-4341
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Budget - Finance
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Annette Woods
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Ext. 223
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Building Consultant
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Jerry Johnson
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773-682-5954
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Campus Ministry
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Pr. Russell Meyer
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Ext. 227
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Candidacy
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Ileana Sardinas
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Ext. 225
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Christian Education
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Irene Flynn
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Ext. 229
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Communications
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Pr. Russell Meyer
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Ext. 227
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Compensation Guidelines
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www.fbsynod.com/comp-guidelines
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Conference on Ministry
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Irene Flynn
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Ext. 229
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Constitutions Under Review
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Ken Aicher
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Ext. 222
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Continuing Education
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Irene Flynn
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Ext. 229
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Copyright Information
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Irene Flynn
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Ext. 229
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Database
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Ileana Sardinas
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Ext. 225
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Disaster Relief
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Ken Aicher
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Ext. 222
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Discernment Process For:
West Coast
East Coast
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Connie Schmucker
Pr. Paul Lutze
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Ext. 236
772-708-6983
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Ecumenical Relations
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Pr. Russell Meyer
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Ext. 227
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Evangelism Resources
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Irene Flynn
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Ext. 229
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Financial Questions
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Annette Woods, CPA
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Ext. 223
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General Information
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Beverly Evans, Admin Asst
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Ext. 221
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German Ministry
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Pr. Frank Kopania
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305-444-0425
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Gift Planning
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Pr. Paul Summer
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386-852-0511
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Global Mission
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Pr. Tom Snapp
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239-463-4251
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Lay Ministry
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Irene Flynn
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Ext 229
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Leadership Development
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Connie Schmucker
Irene Flynn
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Ext. 236
Ext. 229
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Lutheran Counseling Services
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Pr. Mel Jacob
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407-644-4692
800-444-2842 |
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LOMF (Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Florida)
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General Info Line
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352-546-5554
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Meeting Planning
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Jan Bernard
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Ext. 232
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Misconduct
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Bp. Edward Benoway
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Ext. 225
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Mission/Evangelical Outreach
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Pr. Rita Gardner Tweed
Yuliet Garcia, Admin Asst
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Ext. 228
Ext. 234
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Mission Investment Fund
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Jerry Johnson
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773-682-5954
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Mission Partners 100
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Pr. Gerald Nordsiek
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727-376-0919
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Mobility
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Ileana Sardinas
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Ext. 225
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News/Newsletter Consultation
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Pr. Russell Meyer
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Ext. 227
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Older Adult Ministry
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Pr. Steve Kauffman
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727-868-5744
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Outreach Committee
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Pr. Gerald Nordsiek
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727-376-0919
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Personnel
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Ken Aicher
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Ext. 222
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Registration (Assembly and Other Events)
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Jan Bernard
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Ext. 232
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Resolutions (Assembly)
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Ken Aicher
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Ext. 222
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Resources
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Irene Flynn
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Ext. 229
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Roster
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Ileana Sardinas
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Ext. 225
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Together in Mission Vision
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Scott Pinkerton
Tom O-Reilly
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Together in Mission Grant Team
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Bill Horne
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Stewardship Resources
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Irene Flynn
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Ext. 229
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Supply Pastors
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Dean of Conference
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www.fbsynod.com/communities/synod/conferences
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Synod Assembly
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Jan Bernard
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Ext. 232
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Synod Council
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Ken Aicher
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Ext. 222
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Website
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Pr. Russell Meyer
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Ext. 227
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WELCA
Florida-Bahamas Synod
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Linda Greilick
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Worship Resources
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Irene Flynn
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Ext. 229
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Youth & Young Adult Ministry/Youth Ministry Committee
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Connie Schmucker
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Ext. 236
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