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Kaleb Eisele

Planning for the Future of Church Leadership in the Oregon ConferenceFeatures
Planning for the Future of Church Leadership in the Oregon Conference

October 13, 2022

What will the church look like in 2030, only eight years from now? Who will be serving as pastors, teachers, and administrators as more of our beloved community pillars retire? What will ministry look like in this ever-changing world, and how will we, the church, reach the coming generations with the message of Jesus' love and soon return?

Jason Calvert Joins Oregon Conference Youth DepartmentNews
Jason Calvert Joins Oregon Conference Youth Department

October 6, 2022

As the new associate youth director, Jason will be focusing primarily on engaging with youth throughout the school year. “I think youth ministry has to be relational,” he said, “and that means that we don’t just sympathize, we empathize. We have to be willing to take the time to walk alongside students as they go through the grind of life.

Sandy Church Hosts Community Dental ClinicNews
Sandy Church Hosts Community Dental Clinic

October 6, 2022

Recently the Outreach Ministries team found themselves serving alongside the Sandy Seventh-day Adventist Church at their community dental clinic.

Chuck Burkeen Retires After Career in Oregon ConferenceNews
Chuck Burkeen Retires After Career in Oregon Conference

September 30, 2022

At the end of September, Chuck Burkeen retires from his post as Ministerial Director in the Oregon Conference. Chuck spent his entire ministry career in Oregon.

Getting to Know Our New VP for AdministrationFeatures
Getting to Know Our New VP for Administration

September 30, 2022

At the most recent Constituency meeting, Dr. Kara Johnsson was elected to the position of Secretary/VP for Administration. As she gets started in the new role, we caught up with her to learn more about her approach to this leadership transition.