Big Table Sunday Interviews | November 2019

Listen along to the following special guests as part of our Big Table Sunday Interviews:

15th Night/Youth Action Council (YAC) - Julia Johnson interviewed Tauna Nelson and representatives from the Eugene Youth Action Council the 15th Night Initiative that works to address issues relating to youth homelessness in Eugene.

Caring the vulnerable through the Holidays - Dusty Johnson interviews Aaron Porter, who is a mental health professional and part of CitySalt. We discussed discussing issues of "Seasonal Awareness," and how we can be better equipped to care for friends, neighbors and loved ones during the holidays.

Big Table Sunday Interviews | June 2019

Listen along to the following interviews as part of our June Big Table Sunday line up:

  • Mark Reinertson (interviewed by John Rice)

  • Jessy D’Eliso (interviewed by Margaret Fairchild)

  • Joe and Kaitlyn Tepe (interviewed by Dusty Johnson)

Mark Reinertson
A true Eugene native, Mark actually still lives in the house where he was born and raised. Mark is a life-long learner with a strong work ethic, only surpassed by his desire to help people in need. He worked many years delivering oxygen and medical equipment to people with whom he became very close. He more recently opened a coffee/espresso/pastry cart at the Goshen exit off I-5. Mark is married to Rose and they have three adult children.


Jessy D’Eliso
Jessy was raised most of her life in Portland Oregon. She grew up playing softball which led her to Humboldt to play in college. After moving to Eugene in 2013 she went through the baking program at LCC and is now working at The Market of Choice. Jessy’s mother (Debbie Shinkle) and brother (Pastor Mike D’Eliso) also attend CitySalt.


Joe and Kaitlyn Tepe - Collegiate Christian Fellowship
Joe was born and raised in the Bay Area. Kaitlyn is a Eugene native.  Joe enjoys the scientific intricacies of coffee, while Kaitlyn graciously tries Joe’s "coffee experiments".  Joe served as FBC’s college pastor for 6 years. Kaitlyn serves as an executive for Cascade Health and was recently recognized as one of Eugene’s "20 Under 40 Rising Business Stars".  They have been married for 7 years and enjoy creating memories together like date nights and traveling internationally.



BTS Interviews | May 2019

As part of our Big Table Sunday interview tradition, listen along as we hear from the following individuals:

Maddie Young | Interviewed by Britni D’Eliso

Maddie currently works as a Kid’s Ministry Assistant here at CitySalt and is a senior at Churchill High School. She is passionate about acting, soccer and working with kids and is a student athlete graduating with all honors. This fall, Maddie plans to attend Honors College at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, where she will play on the women’s soccer team. She plans to pursue a degree in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Maddie would specifically like to thank the Fairchilds, the Children’s Ministry Team, and CitySalt for being so welcoming, open and supportive to her.

Bill Fairchild | Interviewed by John Rice

Bill is a man of many interests and many talents. Born and raised here in Eugene, Bill had a unique childhood which impacted him greatly and consequently led to a powerful “coming to Jesus” moment in his life. Bill is a lifelong learner, full of curiosity with a love of researching and pondering new ideas. He is never lacking an interesting conversation rising out of his latest discoveries. Bill is married to Margaret and they have two children, Liz Lemmon and Wills, with whom Bill spends ample time, camping and recreating out in Oregon’s amazing natural playgrounds.  


Mollie McAmis | Interviewed by Dusty Johnson

Mollie was born with a twin brother into a loving Christian family in Springfield. She came to trust in Christ at the age of three and grew up in Roseburg attending a Christian elementary school and Sunday school at church regularly. When her parents divorced in middle school, she moved to Lake Oswego with her mom and was very active in a youth group and mission trips. After exploring her interest in youth ministry, she later discovered her passion for nursing. She received her degree from Umpqua Community College and is currently a wound care nurse for Avamere in Eugene. Mollie is grateful to have the loving community of CitySalt and is currently is in the process of purchasing her first home in the River Road area at the end of May.



BTS Interviews | Mike and Abby Wilday and Bri Mitchell

Listen along as Pastor Mike interviews Bri Mitchell and special guests Mike and Abby Wilday.

Mike and Abby (and their family) have come alongside CitySalt for a season to provide specific support to our Kid’s Ministry team. They have been working behind the scenes for weeks and we wanted to take this time to learn more about them and their heart for God and service to Him.

"Big Table Sunday Interviews" - August 2018

Listen along to these wonderful interviews that capture two unique perspectives of those serving our city. As we continue to celebrate the goodness of God and other "salt people," you will enjoy hearing from Leaf Blount and Emily Groshong (Oxford House) interviewed by Bobby Jubber and Brittany Quick Warner (Eugene Chamber of Commerce) interviewed by Julia Johnson.  

Big Table Sunday Interviews | November 2017

Listen along to the following three interviews from our Big Table Sunday, November 26th. We enjoyed a potluck-style meal prior to our service followed by fellowship, worship, communion and thee conversational interviews with some pretty awesome people.

Here is a little about each of the interviews:

Introducing Sue Paris! (Interviewed by Pam Sand)
Sue is a joyful, kind, and courageous woman of God who loves to make others laugh.  She is a delightful friend, who can both celebrate the good times as well as walk through the tough ones with joy and an inspiring steadfast faith.  Sue is all about people, and has spent her life sharing Jesus’ love while teaching Sunday school, counseling, doing Bible studies, and being in relationship with her many friends, her family, and her church.  She was a hairdresser for 20 years, and for the past 12 years she has served as an Independent Senior Care Companion. Sue also has a passion for cooking, and anytime she’s involved you may find yourself getting a delicious treat or meal! 

Introducing Aaron Porter! (Interviewed by Mike D'Eliso)
Aaron is a deep water person who loves neighbors well, advocates for the least, and has a hunger for spiritual truth. He recently graduated with his masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon. Aaron recently launched his career and currently works as a therapist for Looking Glass by helping young men overcome adversity and discover their full potential. Aaron and his partner Logan Knauss are avid adventurers! Outside of the counseling office, you'll likely find them challenging themselves to new heights on the face of a cliff somewhere in North America.

Introducing Sarah Withrow-King! (Interviewed by Dusty Johnson)
Sarah is the Deputy Director of Evangelicals for Social Action and the co-Director of CreatureKind, a project engaging the church on farmed animal welfare. Sarah grew up in Eugene, and has just relocated with her partner, Giehl, and son, Isaiah, back to the area after fifteen years on the east coast, most recently in Philadelphia. Sarah is the author of Animals Are Not Ours: An Evangelical Animal Liberation Theology and Vegangelical: How Caring for Animals Can Shape Your Faith.  She’s not very good at having fun outside of work, but loves the TV show The West Wing so much that she’s helping coordinate a fan weekend, like ComicCon, but for The West Wing. She’ll read almost anything, loves her gym, and always says goodnight to her dogs.
 

"Big Table Sunday Interviews" - Dusty, Julie and Mike

Listen along to this special Big Table Sunday as we hear from a number of folks and take communion at the Lord's Table. You will hear a brief encouragement from Pastor Dusty regarding political tensions relating to the church, hear testimonies from a number of women returning from retreat and a conversation between Dusty and Mike regarding "The Art of Neighboring" outreach focus for CitySalt.

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