Meet the Synod Staff
The. Rev. Dr. Erin Swenson-Reinhold
CHIEF OF STAFF, ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP FOR MOBILITY & CANDIDACY
ErinSR@metrodcelca.org
(202) 417-3678, ext. 3681
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The Rev. Lamar Bailey
DIRECTOR OF EVANGELICAL MISSION & ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP
LBailey@metrodcelca.org
(202) 417-3678, ext. 3682
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Rev. David C. Shank
ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP FOR GENEROSITY
In partnership with the Delaware-Maryland Synod
In partnership with the Delaware-Maryland Synod
Dshank@metrodcelca.org
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Deacon Julie Stecker
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY
In partnership with the Delaware-Maryland Synod
In partnership with the Delaware-Maryland Synod
Jstecker@demdsynod.org
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Katharyn Wheeler
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP
KWheeler@metrodcelca.org
(202) 417-3678, ext. 3684
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Synod Council
The Synod Council is an elected group which serves as the synod’s board of directors and interim legislative authority between meetings of the Synod Assembly.
Council Officers

Bishop Leila M. Ortiz
BISHOP
LOrtiz@metrodcelca.org
(202) 417-3678, ext. 3680

Jennifer Slagle Peck
VICE PRESIDENT
jaslagle@gmail.com

Kevin Anderson
SECRETARY
kevin.d.anderson@comcast.net
Synod Tables & Teams
In addition to our Synod Council, several other tables, teams and committees help to strengthen ministry in our synod.