Pastor Jonathan Russell believes that stories bring people together. That's why he loves telling the stories of God's leading in the lives of Oregon Conference members. He has the privilege of working with our Oregon Conference churches to place pastors that will provide care and minister to our local members. He also works with the conference communication team to enhance the ministry of local churches by providing timely, meaningful communication that inspires people and supports local ministry.Before serving at the Oregon Conference, Pastor Jonathan served as a pastor in Oregon for over a decade.He currently lives in Vancouver with his wife Jaclyn, three children, and a collection of family pets. When they're not serving a church community, they can be found reading books together, appreciating good music, playing in the yard or exploring the great Pacific Northwest.