"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together" -African Proverb
Mike D'Eliso
Lead Pastor
Mike loves people. Serving CitySalt since 2016, Mike transitioned into the role of Lead Pastor in 2021. Connection, discipleship, and equipping the saints to do the work of the ministry drive his love for the Church and his desire to dream of ways our local expression of the church can be a blessing and a help to the neighbors around us.
Email Pastor Mike at mike@citysalt.org and set up a time for coffee.
Abby Wilday
Creative Worship
Ministry Director
Passionate about seeing people of all ages equipped to experience God. Abby helps to create times and spaces for the congregation of CitySalt to express themselves in exaltation and worship to Jesus. This may look like diving deep into personal devotional-discipleship connections and conversations, or leading worship during regular Sunday gatherings. Abby is currently pursuing her foursquare pastoral ministry license.
Email Abby at abby@citysalt.org to ask about worship jams.
Heather & Aaron Friesen
Kid’s Ministry Directors
Joining CitySalt in 2022, Heather, Aaron and their four kids quickly clicked with the heart of the church. Heather teaches 3rd-grade at their neighborhood school and Aaron is an adjunct instructor at Portland Seminary and a licensed Foursquare minister. Together, they bring many years of teaching and ministry experience to serve the kids and families of CitySalt and the Eugene community. As part of their service at CitySalt and the larger church community in Eugene, Heather and Aaron are developing a new kids’ ministry curriculum called Storyline.
Email Aaron and Heather at kids@citysalt.org to learn more about the kids ministry or steps to become a volunteer.
JoVone Kettwig
Care Ministries Coordinator
JoVone enjoys helping people feel included and connected, whether in her home, in your home, or part of our church gatherings. Among other things, she coordinates our monthly 15th Night meal donations, our Sunday hospitality team, and efforts to connect with those in the church who could use a little extra care.
Email JoVone at jvkettwig@comcast.net to find out how to get involved in serving our church and community.
Darla Beardsley
Digital Media
& Communications Director
Darla loves the people of CitySalt and is a communicator by nature. She makes it her mission to keep the church informed and connected by creating engaging invitations to the many events and gatherings while keeping the regular communication flowing on our website, newsletter, social media, and signage. Furthermore, she creates content and coordinates volunteers to run the Sunday service visual support presentation for worship and teaching to help the congregation engage and worship. Darla is a vital hub connecting the church body with the happenings of church activities.
Email Darla at darla@citysalt.org if you would like to be a part of our Sunday night visual support ministry.