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Eric Davis Transitions to New Opportunities; Will Depart Oregon Conference April 11
Communication
March 28, 2024

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.

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A Hot Drink and a Changed Life
Kaleb Eisele
March 21, 2024

That night, while preparing to close her business, the young woman arrived simply looking for a hot drink, little did she know that something would change that night in her life.

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Churches Celebrate Spring Baptisms
Kaleb Eisele
March 21, 2024

During the second weekend in March, baptisms were celebrated in several churches across the Oregon Conference.

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Education Welcomes New Associate Superintendent
Kaleb Eisele
March 7, 2024

The Education Department recently welcomed a new associate superintendent to help round out the Oregon Conference education support team.

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Youth Weekend Blesses Young and Old with Community Project
Kaleb Eisele
February 29, 2024

In Eugene, a youth worship event expanded to help meet the needs of a community member, after organizers learned of an individual whose property had been damaged during a recent ice storm.

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Oregon Conference Announces Strategic Financial Adjustments and Operational Changes
Communication
February 13, 2024

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.

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RED 2024: Building a Unified Future for Hispanic Churches in Oregon
David Paczka
February 8, 2024

Recently, the Annual Board Members Meeting (RED 2024) marked a significant milestone for Hispanic churches in the Oregon Conference. With an attendance of 250 church board members, this event became a pivotal space for reflection, challenge, and strategic planning.

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Growing Young Leaders Pathfinder-style
Guest Author
February 1, 2024

On the rainy, blustery afternoon in January, three Pleasant Valley Pathfinders were invested as Master TLTs at the winter Teen Leadership Training event. These TLTs began the Teen Leadership Training program four years ago, during Covid quarantine in the virtual world.

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Isaac Kim Joins OC as General Counsel & Trust Officer
Communication
February 1, 2024

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.

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Oregon Conference Announces Creators Lab Event
Kaleb Eisele
February 1, 2024

In March, podcasters, YouTubers, filmmakers, and more will meet at the Holden Convention Center to learn from each other, create new friendships, and spend intentional, focused time exploring what it means to share our faith through digital media.