To contact the Pacifica Synod staff by phone, please call 714.692.2791 and use the extension number listed under each staff members’ name.To contact a staff member by email, click on their name below.

Bishop

The Rev. David Nagler

Ext. 736

Assistants to the Bishop

The Rev. Tom Goellrich

Director for
Evangelical Mission

The Rev Maria Santa Cruz

Assistant to the Bishop for Latiné Ministry

Desta Ronning Goehner

Assistant to the Bishop for Anti-Racism Coordination

Regional Assistants to the Bishop

Rev. J.P. Sabbithi

Oversight for First Call Theological Education

Rev. Laura Ziehl

Oversight for...

Rev. Jennifer Schultz

Oversight for Youth Ministry

Rev. Darryl Kozak

Oversight of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Administrative Staff

Pr. Cate Luehr

Candidacy Coordinator

Carol Youngman

Executive Assistant for Candidacy, Mobility & Roster Management

Ext. 731

Terri Robertson

Executive Assistant for Finance & Administration

Ext. 732

Adam Palmer

Communications Director

ELCA Ministry Partners

Lisa Marie Higginbotham

ELCA Foundation
Regional Gift Planner

Deacon Jerry Johnson

Mission Investment Fund Regional Manager

Andrea Arey

Portico Benefit Services Regional Representative