A note from President John McVay, as he reflects on the past year and anticipates the coming months.

In 2025, the Oregon Conference launched the Church Ministries Department—a single team dedicated to resourcing and partnering with every church. From youth and women’s ministries to prayer and community services, we’re here to help local leaders thrive. Let's take a look back at our first year.

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The Medford Adventist Church has released a second praise and worship album! All Voices Volume II, features 15 new songs, including favorites such as “This World is Not My Home,” “Days of Elijah,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee,” and more.

Pastoral ordination and commissioning represents years of service, leadership development, and missional intentionality in local ministry. This autumn, Pastors Felix Toribio and Billy Hungate celebrated this milestone with their communities.

A few years ago, Pastor Alex began laying the plans for a biblically based, fun-to-read way to introduce children to the stories of Jesus’ life. – But then the war in Ukraine began.