ABOUT us

  • We believe the Bible is God's Word to us and that it is powerful, beautiful, and true. Therefore, you can expect to hear from the Bible every week and in all of our ministries!

  • Worship is both an event and a lifestyle. Our entire lives are an act of worship, but worship is also something we come together to do on a weekly basis, called "church"!

  • We believe not only that God has spoken to us in his Word, but that he hears us in prayer. We are a church that gives our confessions, thanksgivings, and our requests to God!

  • We desire to make a generational impact on the city of Eugene and the University of Oregon campus. We believe that a healthy, multi-generational church is the best way to do that!

  • The Bible says to "welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you." Generations Church is diverse in many ways, and our doors are open wide to all kinds of people!

  • We unapologetically want to focus on those who are disconnected from God and unfamiliar with the church. The most important person at Generations is the person who isn't there yet!

Values

  • We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. 

    2 Timothy 3:16, Proverbs 30:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, John 17:17, Isaiah 40:8, 2 Peter 1:21, Psalm 119:89

  • We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons, that these are equal in perfection, yet distinct. 

    We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, eternal, personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. 

    We believe in Jesus Christ, the eternal, second person of the Trinity, God’s only begotten Son. 

    We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, who convicts the world of sin and who indwells and empowers all who believe in Jesus Christ.

    Genesis 1:26, Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Psalm 68:5, Matthew 5:48, Colossians 1:15, John 16:7-15, Ephesians 1:13, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Zechariah 4:6, Romans 8:14, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Job 33:4

  • We believe every person is created in the image of God and therefore every human life has inherent dignity, worth, and value without exception. At the same time, we believe that sin has affected every part of our lives, separating us from God and distorting His design for us.

    We believe God created humanity as male and female, equal in value and distinct by design, and that these two complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. We believe marriage is the union of one man and one woman as defined by Scripture and that sexuality is a gift from God, designed to be expressed only within that covenant of marriage.

    We believe that life is a precious gift, that human life begins at conception, and that the unborn are known and valued by God. We care deeply about protecting human life, pursuing racial unity, and treating every person with compassion, dignity, and respect, and we are committed to being a church where people can take honest steps toward Jesus, no matter their story.

    Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 5:1, Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-14, Romans 3:23, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:2-9, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 3:28

  • We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man.

    We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings. We believe that He died in our place as a substitute for our sin, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now reigns at the right hand of the Father, interceding for His people.

    We believe that through Him alone we are reconciled to God, and that He will personally and visibly return to establish His kingdom.

    Colossians 1:15, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14, Hebrews 4:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Acts 10:38, Hebrews 1:1-4, Revelation 1:7, Acts 1:10-11, Titus 3:5-6

  • We believe that all people are sinners by nature and by choice, separated from God and unable to save themselves. But God, in His love, sent His Son Jesus Christ to live a sinless life and to die in our place, bearing the penalty for our sin through His death on the cross.

    We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone. When a person turns from sin and trusts in Him, they are forgiven, made new, and brought into a restored relationship with God. This salvation is not earned by good works, but it results in a transformed life empowered by the Holy Spirit.

    Titus 3:5, Ezekiel 36:26, 1 John 3:9, 1 Peter 1:23, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Peter 2:3, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:15, Jeremiah 24:7, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 6:5-11

  • We believe in the local church, consisting of a gathering of believers in Jesus Christ, united for worship, service and fellowship. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of glorifying God through advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ in a lost and dying world. 

    We believe that Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church: Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Baptism is the immersion of a confessing believer into water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Lord's Supper was instituted by Christ to remember His death on the cross and its implications for our lives. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Acts 2:42-47, Colossians 1:18, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 6:1-6, Colossians 2:12-13, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

  • We believe in the Kingdom of God and His final reign over all things. At present, Christians live under God’s rule while we wait for the fullness of God’s Kingdom to be revealed at the return of Jesus. When He returns, He will judge all mankind in righteousness. The unrighteous will face eternal judgment in Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. The righteous, in their resurrected and glorified bodies, will dwell forever with Christ in the new heavens and new earth.

    Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:30, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 9:28, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 20:11-15, John 3:18, Revelation 21:3-4, 1 John 3:2-3, Matthew 24:14

Beliefs

Staff

SOL REXIUS

LEAD PASTOR

Sol was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon and is a 4th generation Eugenian. A lifelong Duck fan, he graduated from the University of Oregon in 2007 with an accounting degree before pursuing full-time vocational ministry. He and his wife Lizzy got married in 2011 and now have 4 kids: Israel, Georgia, Penny, and Hollis. He was the Director of Salt Company in Ames, Iowa for 6 years before moving back to his hometown to plant Generations Church. Sol loves reading, fitness, music, hiking, biking, and hanging out with family and friends.

KENDRA GUSTAFSON

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kendra grew up in small town Iowa and has spent all of her adult life in Ames, including college at Iowa State University, before moving to Eugene in 2023. She joined the Salt Company staff in Ames in 2010 and had the privilege of serving & leading out of that assignment for 12 years. Kendra loves exploring the Pacific Northwest & trying to take advantage of all that it has to offer! The 3 things she’s most passionate about: hospitality, health, & sporting events!

DAVIS PATTON

WORSHIP DIRECTOR

Davis grew up in Des Moines, Iowa where he gained a love for music after his mom signed him up for piano lessons and encouraged him to start leading worship at church in middle school (shoutout mom!). He graduated from Iowa State in 2018 where he earned a degree in Advertising and continued to develop a passion for worship and ministry as a student in The Salt Company. After graduating, Davis worked as a worship leader for The Salt Company at Iowa State for five years, leading the weekly college service and ministering to students on campus. Davis has been married to Taylor since 2020 and his favorite activities involve creating and enjoying art of all kinds, particularly music, movies, writing, and photography.

HUNTER GRAY

MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Hunter was born in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Eugene when he was 11 years old. After graduating high school, Hunter began working in ministry at a local youth group while he finished up his Bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon. Soon after, Hunter worked with Youth for Christ Campus Life, eventually leading him to serve as the Program Director at Camp Harlow for almost 7 years. Hunter has been married for almost 13 years to his wife, Jeanene and together they have 3 children: Oliver, Finley, and Mack. Hunter loves spending time with family, watching college football (sco Ducks), exercising, playing music and tossing a football with friends.

JACK BERTILSON

COLLEGE DIRECTOR

Jack grew up on a farm outside the small town of Garner, Iowa. In 2015, he moved to Ames to attend Iowa State University, where he met his lifelong friends through The Salt Company—and eventually, his wife, Jenna! After graduating, he married Jenna and began working for The Salt Company in Ames. Now in Eugene, Jack helps lead The Salt Company and loves cheering on the Ducks. He and Jenna have a little girl, Maren, who is a favorite among the college students. Jack’s favorite things include big parties, great coffee, adventure, sports, and taking walks through Oregon’s beautiful scenery with his wife and daughter.

SYDNEY STONEBACK

CollEge ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Sydney grew up in the Hallmark-worthy town of Sisters, Oregon, before heading to the University of Oregon to study Education. After grad school, she swapped the Pacific Northwest drizzle for some Texas sunshine, working as a homeschool teacher in the beautiful hill country of Austin. Four years later, she shifted gears into ministry with the Salt Company at Iowa State University, which eventually led her back to Eugene in 2023 to help launch a Salt Company at her alma mater, investing in college students just as others once invested in her. Outside of work, you can usually find Sydney thrifting (and finding the exact thing she was searching for), diving into holistic health rabbit holes, or bringing her latest creative idea to life.

Katie WAGNER

COLLEGE staff

Katie was born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa, where she grew up loving the arts and all things music. Her exposure to live music events led her to pursue a degree in Event Management at Iowa State University. After coming to know Jesus her freshman year of college through the Salt Company, Katie grew a heart for spreading the gospel in her sorority, Gamma Phi Beta, across the world in Taiwan, and in the beautiful city of Eugene, Oregon. When she's not finding a new concert to go to, Katie loves cooking, skiing, watching movies, trying new coffee spots, and walking along the Willamette River.

SANTI GALINDO

collEge staff

Santi was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, and comes from a proud Colombian family that taught him the value of faith, joy, and strong coffee. He graduated from Bushnell University with a degree in Business Administration. He joined the Salt Company staff in 2025, stepping into ministry with a heart to see college students know and follow Jesus. Whether he’s leading a small group, grabbing coffee with students, or playing on the worship team, Santi loves pointing people to Christ. His passion for worship, discipleship, and building gospel-centered community is at the core of everything he does!

JADA DRAINE

KIDS & YOUTH staff

Jada was born and raised in Waterloo, IA. During her time as an undergrad at Iowa State University, she came to know the Lord through Salt Company Ames and Cornerstone Church. After graduating with a degree in Psychology, she moved to Eugene, OR to help plant Salt Company Oregon and Generations Church. Prior to working with Generations, Jada worked as an assistant classroom teacher at Foundations Learning Center and as a Behavior Technician at Lindegard Therapy. In her spare time, she loves to play or watch volleyball, reading, caring for plants and hanging out with friends.

MEL CLAPPER

WORSHIP (PT)

TARYN MCNIE

KIDS (PT)

Taryn McNie was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon and graduated from the University of Oregon in 2009 with a degree in Family and Human Services. She is married to Cameron, and is mom to Carter, Leah, and Clara. Taryn finds joy in spending quality time with family and friends, supporting her kids’ activities, being involved in the business she and her husband co-founded, and traveling. Taryn has been involved in volunteering in youth and women’s ministry for 10+ years. She's excited for Generations Kids to offer a fun and safe place for kids to grow in faith and build strong community. 

LEXI LEWIS

ADMIN (PT)

Lexi was born and raised just outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2018 she moved to a farm town in Ohio where she attended Cedarville University and met her husband, Colton. After graduation Lexi worked for 2 years in the healthcare field as an athletic trainer in various settings. During the summer of 2023, Lexi and Colton moved from Ohio to Eugene and have fallen in love with Generations Church. Lexi loves being active, spending time in the sun, being with friends, and baking!

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