To our Oregon Church Family,

It is very meaningful to be back in Oregon – thank you for your kind words of support, and for your faithfulness to the Cause of God in the territory He has given us.

On arriving, Jon Corder and I have come along side Kara Johnsson and Jonathan Russell, who have been assisted by the stellar work of Kody Hendrickson. With very good insights they have prepared a preliminary budget for 2025. Jon and I have found their work to be perceptive, thorough and accurate to discover and get ahead of needed operational and financial adjustments for next year. Because of their proactive approach we are able to rapidly move forward to meet the future needs of our conference.

We will communicate findings and plans through our regular channels but look forward to sharing with you in person at several town hall meetings, the work that has been done, to answer your questions, get your feedback, and very importantly, pray together as a church family.

I am particularly looking forward to connecting with many old friends and making new acquaintances. This has been a very challenging time for us as a church body, but I am convicted that as we pull together, the God who has walked with us in the past, will most certainly see us through.

Sincerely,

Don Livesay, Oregon Conference interim president

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