The Pastoral Transition

Pastor Russell’s Announcement

Pastor Russell Joyce has accepted a role within the Foursquare denomination as the Director of Multiplication and Expansion and has turned in his resignation as Senior Pastor of Faith Center.

What does this mean for Faith Center? Read our FAQs below to learn more about the pastoral search and what the future entails for our church.

In the coming months, updates regarding this transition, the ministry of the church, and different ways you can pray for our church will be added to this page.

Prayer Requests

  • The Northwest District of Foursquare is already hard at work at using a pastoral profile to find a permanent Senior Pastor for Faith Center. Please join us in praying for discernment, wisdom, and energy for the search committee and for them to be led to the exact person our church needs as its Senior Pastor.

  • As Russell moves into this new role, there are a number of practical needs they have to settle in including the sale of their house in Eugene, permanent residence in Portland, integrating into a new community, and the development of a brand new role and team within the Foursquare denomination. Please join us in praying for God to prepare the way for Russell and Anna.

  • It is undeniable that the past handful of years, we’ve experienced tremendous growth as a church that is on mission to Reflect God’s Presence and Release Generations. Through our Youth ministries, Men’s and Women’s ministries, North of 55 ministry, Jubilee, Tables, and so many more, God’s hand has been over our church. Pray with us in faith that God will continue to bless our church in each area of ministry.