Rev. Michael Benischek
Pastor
Ordained in 1998, Pastor Mike has served churches in both Nebraska and Oregon. Mike and his wife Stephanie and three children moved to Oregon in 2012, eventually following the Old Oregon Trail to Oregon City. Unfortunately, he is still a Husker fan.
Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
~ 3 John 1:8
Christa Palmer
Office Administrator
She has been attending the church for over 11 years and brings her expertise to the inner workings of the office. She is a master crafter and brings an artist's touch to all she creates. She and her family enjoy time spent together at the coast.
Lesli Magee
Children/Youth Education
With a background in Christian Education, Lesli joined the staff in 2014. Sbe believes church can make a big difference for a child and benefit them in many ways their entire life.
Cat Johnston
Custodian
She cooks! She cleans! She dances! She acts! She's an artist! There is little that Cat can't do - and we are blessed to have her at OCUMC taking care of the rooms and setting up so that ministry can happen.
Heather Cruikshank
Nursery
Heather runs our nursery on Sunday mornings - providing excellent care to the little ones of OCUMC. A native of Oregon City, Heather can't get enough of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese and pines away until Disney comes out with another movie.
Carrie Myers
Nursery
Carrie was born and raised in Oregon City and has been a member of OCUMC her entire life. She's the mama of 3 children and has enjoyed caring for other's children for over 25 years. Her family enjoys playing games, movie nights and camping at the beach.
Beth Werber
Preschool - 4's Teacher
Beth has been with the preschool since it opened in 2001. She and her husband are long-time members of the church. Beth has an Oregon Teaching Certificate in Elem. Ed. and has taught all ages in public, private, and community schools. Working in a Christian preschool allows Beth to do God’s work while using her many interests to pass on her excitement and satisfaction in learning new things.
Carla Christensen
Preschool - 3's Teacher
"To reach out to families in our community to share the love of God and the respect and caring of one another through the children interacting in our school setting is something that will always be fulfilling to me."
Danielle Swatman
Preschool
On board since 2006, Danielle truly enjoys the opportunity she has to shape the lives of Children in the Oregon City Community. Danielle brings many years of experience in kindergarten, first grade, and special education classrooms. Danielle looks forward to many years of serving families for Christ as a part of Cornerstone Christian Preschool!