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Thinking Out of the Box to Provide Pastoral Care to Our CommunitiesNews
Thinking Out of the Box to Provide Pastoral Care to Our Communities

June 13, 2024

One of the most significant aspects of resolving the Conference's financial challenges has been working through restructuring our pastoral workforce. It’s "significant" because of the financial savings that will come to the Oregon Conference, but also because we understand the significant human impact on those affected. Now that the process is complete, we want to share background about how these decisions were made.

Oregon Conference Leadership Structure Explained - Ministry Support ContinuesFeatures
Oregon Conference Leadership Structure Explained - Ministry Support Continues

May 30, 2024

Recent transitions in Oregon Conference leadership have brought questions about how the leadership structure functions in our region.

Men’s Chorus, PAA Students Join to Create Worshipful MusicNews
Men’s Chorus, PAA Students Join to Create Worshipful Music

May 23, 2024

This year’s Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus (OAMC) annual concert took on a new ring and youthful energy when Portland Adventist Academy’s Bell Canto handbells ensemble became part of the program.

Executive Committee Accepts Resignation of Dan Linrud as Oregon Conference PresidentNews
Executive Committee Accepts Resignation of Dan Linrud as Oregon Conference President

May 23, 2024

Oregon Conference President Dan Linrud, after much prayer, initiated an executive committee meeting in which he offered his resignation today, Thursday, May 23, 2024. This action was accepted by the Oregon Conference Executive Committee.

Redistricting Plans Released for Oregon Conference ChurchesNews
Redistricting Plans Released for Oregon Conference Churches

May 16, 2024

While a few details remain to be ironed out, we want to share all we can about how pastors will be assigned to revised districts in the coming weeks.