ABOUT us
A Church Family For The Next Generation
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The good news about forgiveness of sins and eternal life through the death and resurrection of Jesus is always the main thing.
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Gathering together to celebrate our victory in the gospel, remember who we are in Christ, and surrender our lives to God.
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Living out the “one-anothers” of Scripture by regularly and intentionally spending time together as the family of God.
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Loving others unconditionally, no matter our differences, in all the places where we live, work, play, and gather.
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Prioritizing reaching and discipling college students at the University of Oregon through the Salt Company.
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Having a vision to plant new churches with next generation ministries across our nation through The Salt Network.
Values
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We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is God’s infallible, inerrant Word, and our supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. All Scripture is a testimony to Jesus Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.
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We believe there is one and only one living and true God, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. This eternal God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in Jesus Christ. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people and personal, visible return in glory to judge the earth. We believe in the Holy Spirit, coeternal with the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit inspired the Scripture, convicts of sin, calls people to salvation, transforms us to holiness and gifts the Body of Christ for service.
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We believe salvation is God’s deliverance of people from His wrath through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and God’s ultimate work through Christ to restore all things to perfection in the new heavens and new earth. All of mankind has rebelled against God and is condemned to eternal death. Jesus, God’s Son, died in the place of sinners. Jesus rose from the dead, conquering sin & death. Through faith in Jesus, people can experience God’s forgiveness and have hope of eternal life with Him. One day Jesus will return to make all things new and all who know Jesus will be raised to life.
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We believe in the universal church as the Body of Christ, including believers from every tribe, tongue, people and nation. We believe in the local church, consisting of a local family of believers, associated by covenant in the faith, seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. The scriptural officers of a local church are elders and deacons. Each local church is called to faithfully proclaim the Gospel, administer the symbolic ordinances of believers baptism and communion, and call its members to holy living.
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We believe in the Kingdom of God & His final reign over all things. At present, Christians live under God’s rule while we wait for the fullness of God’s Kingdom that will be expressed at the return of Jesus. When he returns, Jesus will judge all mankind in righteousness. The unrighteous will be consigned to 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.
Beliefs
Click the link below to read the full statement of faith of Cornerstone Church, our sending church.
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 (8), Georgia (6), Penny (4), and Hollis (3). For the last 6 years, he was the Director of Salt Company in Ames, Iowa 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. 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 being new to the Pacific Northwest & trying to take advantage of all that is has to offer! She’s passionate about making great food, loves a good house project, spending time at any body of water, & her Peloton.
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.
JACK BERTILSON
DIRECTOR OF SALT COMPANY
Jack grew up on a farm outside of a small town in Garner, Iowa. In 2015 he moved to Ames to attend Iowa State University, at ISU he met his lifelong friends through Salt Company and would eventually meet his wife Jenna! After graduation he married Jenna, and started to work for Salt Company. For the last 4 years on Salt Company staff he has mainly focused on freshmen outreach and leading discipleship groups of college aged men. Jack's favorites include big parties, good coffee, adventures, sports, playing and listening to music with Jenna, and being around his friends and family!
SYDNEY STONEBACK
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SALT COMPANY
Sydney was born and raised in the state of Oregon with the little town of Sisters being her hometown. She graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 and then again with a Masters degree in Education in 2017. After graduating, she moved to Austin, Texas to be a private educator before moving up to Ames, Iowa in 2021 to do ministry with Salt Company at Iowa State University. And in the Fall of 2023, she will be returning to her alma mater to pour into the next generation of students, just as she was poured into years ago. Sydney loves painting, thrifting, watching movies with friends, learning new things, and making things beautiful.
JADA DRAINE
KIDS & YOUTH
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 in December of 2022, 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.
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!
