Bishop
The Rev. Pedro M. Suárez
Read Bishop Suárez’s biography HERE.
Contact Bishop Suárez:
(813) 876-7660 ext. 225
bishop@fbsynod.org
Contact Bishop Suárez about:
- Pastoral Care for Rostered Ministers
- Mission & Vision
- Ordinations
- Reports of Misconduct
- Ecumenical Relationships
- Public Church Presence
Assistant to the Bishop & Director for Evangelical Mission (North Region)
Pastor Rob Carlson
Contact Pr. Carlson:
(813) 498-8458
robc@fbsynod.org
Contact Pr. Carlson about:
- General Support for Congregational Ministry
- Preaching & Presiding in Worship
- Representing Office of the Bishop at Anniversaries & Special Events
- Commissioning & Installation Services
- Pastoral Support
- Development & Redevelopment
- New Ministry Starts
- Congregational Vitality
Assistant to the Bishop & Director for Evangelical Mission (South Region)
Pastor Khader El-Yateem
Contact Pr. El-Yateem:
(813) 440-1590
khadere@fbsynod.org
Contact Pr. El-Yateem about:
- General Support for Congregational Ministry
- Preaching & Presiding in Worship
- Representing Office of the Bishop at Anniversaries & Special Events
- Commissioning & Installation Services
- Pastoral Support
- Development & Redevelopment
- New Ministry Starts
- Congregational Vitality
Assistant to the Bishop for Administration
Pastor Rob Rose
Contact Rob:
(813) 876-7660 ext. 222
robr@fbsynod.org
Contact Rob about:
- Legal Matters
- Insurance Matters & Issues
- Synod Assembly
- Synod Council
- Administrative Matters
- Constitution Updates
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Innovation
- Crisis Management
Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership
Connie Schmucker, ELCA Deacon
Contact Connie:
(407) 620-8564
connies@fbsynod.org
Contact Connie about:
- Candidacy
- Pastoral Transition (Call Process)
- Rostered Minister Transition
- Diakonia & Synod Parish Deacons
- Leadership
- First Call theological Education
- Interim/Transition Ministry
Specialists
Staff Accountant
Kim Raymond
Contact Kim:
(813) 876-7660 etc. 233
kimr@fbsynod.org
Contact Kim about:
- Submitting Mission Support
- Submitting Designated Gifts
- Submitting Registration Payments for Events
- Bookkeeping & Accounting Assistance
Synod Communicator
Brittany Jackson
Contact Brittany:
comms@fbsynod.org
Contact Brittany about:
- Submissions for E-spirit
- Website updates/changes
- Job Opening Submissions
- Communications Assistance
Support Staff
Executive Admin Assistant to the Bishop
Ileana Sardinas
Contact Ileana:
(813) 876-7660 ext. 225
ileanas@fbsynod.org
Contact Ileana about:
- Scheduling the Bishop
- Ordination & Installation Details
- Transfer to/from Florida-Bahamas Synod Roster
- Together in Mission
Administrative Assistant to the DEMs
Yuliet Garcia
Contact Yuliet:
(813) 876-7660 ext. 221
yulietg@fbsynod.org
Contact Yuliet about:
- Mission Development/Redevelopment Forms & Processes
- Mission Partners 100 Application
- Scheduling/Contracting DEMs & A2B for North & South
- Synod House Meeting Space Use
- Synod Assembly Registration & Guidebook
- Spanish Language Support
Administrative Assistant for Leadership
Tina Fritz
Contact Tina:
(813) 876-7660 ext. 232
tinaf@fbsynod.org
Contact Tina about:
- Submitting Candidacy Forms
- Call/Interim Process Forms & Procedures
- Registration for Some Events
ELCA Regional Representatives
Regional Manager, Mission Investment Fund
Jerry Johnson, ELCA Deacon
Contact Jerry:
(773) 682-5954
jerry.johnson@elca.org
Regional Gift Planner, ELCA Foundation
Pastor Ana Lugo
Contact Pr. Lugo:
(904) 219-2769
ana.lugo@elca.org
Regional Representative, Portico Health Benefits
Rev. Cathy Schibler
Contact Rev. Schibler:
(419) 348-9760
cschibler@porticohealthbenefits.org
