The search for a new VP for finance begins immediately. The Oregon Conference bylaws require that a recommendation for a treasurer/VP for finance be brought to a joint nominating committee and executive committee to be elected for the remainder of the current five-year term.

We have previously communicated with you about serious financial challenges confronting the Oregon Conference that have increasingly come to light in recent months.

Despite experiencing historically high tithe contributions from 2021 to 2023, inflationary expenses have eroded these gains and we’ve found ourselves in a place that necessitates strategic budget realignment.

Late last year, Isaac Kim, JD, joined the Oregon Conference, as associate director for Planned Giving/Trust Services and Legal Counsel, stepping into the role that the recent retirement of longtime general counsel, Herald Follett, left vacant.

With the depths of winter weather at our door, here are some practical tips to help you assess whether holding your weekly church service might be safe for your members. Your congregation's safety is essential, and these guidelines can assist in making informed decisions.