Oregon & Southwest Idaho Christian Church

Striving toward wholeness in a fragmented world

Contacts with Churches and Care of Ministers

The Regional Elders, in partnership with the Regional Minister, visit our congregations and check in with our ministers. The Regional Elders began their ministry in 2016 with contacts and visits with the Retired Ministers. This ministry expanded to include visiting the churches and contacting all ministers in 2022.

Districts and Regional Elders

Snake River

Southwest Idaho

A river that has lots of bends and turns, in-between a tall gorge.

Regional Elder:

Dr. Larry Crist

Churches of Snake River District:

  • Boise, Red Rock Christian Church
  • Boise, Pacific Outreach Christian Church
  • Caldwell, Treasure Valley Christian Church
  • Homedale, Christian Church
  • Meridian, New Hope Christian Church
  • Mountain Home, Christian Baptist Church
  • Nampa, First Christian Church

Blue Mountain Rivers

Eastern Oregon

A river in the process of being iced over by winter. a bridge between the trees can be seen.

Regional Elder:

  • Cheryl Hudson

Churches of Blue Mountain River District:

  • Ione Community Church (UCC and Disciples of Christ)
  • John Day, First Christian Church
  • La Grande, First Christian Church
  • Ontario, First Christian Church
  • Pendleton, First Christian Church

Columbia Gorge River

From Hood River to the Portland Metropolitan Area

Columbia gorge river with the colors of a sunset surrounding a wide river in-between a tall gorge.

Regional Elders:

  • Rev. Michael Crouch – Retired Minister’s Ministry
  • Rev. Neil Allen – Westside Churches and Pastor
  • Dr. David DeBow – Eastside Churches and Pastors

Churches of Columbia Gorge River District:

  • Centennial Christian Church
  • Chukienu Family Church – Vancouver
  • First Christian Church – Portland
  • Hood River Valley Christian Church
  • Midway Christian Church
  • Nueva Vida (Gresham)
  • Murray Hills Christian Church
  • Pacific Islands Family Church – Portland
  • Pacific Islands Family Church – Vancouver
  • Peniel Ministries – Portland
  • Rio de Dios
  • The View

Santiam River

Salem and the Surrounding Area

A close up of mossy rocks with gentle flowing water.

Regional Elder:

  • Kim Free

Churches of Santiam River District:

  • Albany, First Christian Church
  • Corvallis, First Christian Church
  • Dallas, First Christian Church
  • Keizer Christian Church
  • Keizer, Iglesia Christana Jehovah Nisi
  • Lebanon, First Christian Church
  • McMinnville, First Christian Church
  • Salem, Chuukese Family Christian Church
  • Salem, First Christian Church
  • Silverton, First Christian Church

Scenic Rivers

  • Eugene and the Surrounding Area
  • Southern Oregon and Oregon Coast
A wide river with yellow and green foliage on either side.

Regional Elders:

  • Laura Powell

Churches of Scenic Rivers District:

  • Eugene, Allison Park Christian Church
  • Eugene, First Christian Church
  • Eugene, Glenwood Christian Church
  • Grants Pass, First Christian Church
  • Junction City, First Christian Church
  • Medford, First Christian Church
  • North Bend, First Christian Church
  • Springfield, First Christian Church
  • Springfield, Northwood Christian Church

Chaplains

Region-wide Support Group for the Chaplains and those in a Specialized Ministry

Regional Elders:

  • Chaplain Noel Philips
  • Rev. Myrna Phillips