Mike D'Eliso | Lead Pastor
Mike brings a passion for discipleship and outreach for all ages. He oversees logistics, leads small groups and is a regular part of the teaching team.
Family: Britni (wife), Shiloh (son), Eden (daughter)
Why I like CitySalt: A place for me to be honest about my hangups with the greater evangelical church, build genuine intergenerational friendships and a community in which I can simply be by my true self.
Favorite Book: The Tangible Kingdom by Hugh Halter and Matt Smay
Something unique about me: As a kid wanted to be a professional baseball player
Favorite Quote: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together" -African Proverb
John Rice | Associate Pastor
John is an essential part of our community life and oversees our SoulCare Ministry, Intercessory Prayer in addition to being a regular part of the teaching team.
Family: 3 amazing kids, 3 wonderful grandkids, 2 great sons-in-law and the perfect roommate, my Chocolate Lab, Gunnar
Why I like CitySalt: It honors authenticity and provides “good soil” and plenty of space for spiritual formation as we seek to know God, ourselves and others better.
Favorite Book: The Power of One, Pillars of the Earth, Eye of the Needle, Favorite spiritual books: Restoring the Christian Soul, The Great Divorce, An Invitation to Celtic Wisdom
Something unique about me: I worked on a dairy farm in southern Germany one summer. The family I lived with thought it was the funniest thing ever that I drank water from a garden hose when thirsty. Also I enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, biking, cooking and eating.
Favorite Quote: “We are really just localized vibrations of the eternal, dynamic goodness of God’s presence.” Unknown
Abby Wilday | Creative Worship Ministry Director
Abby is passionate about seeing people of all ages equipped to experience God.
Family: Mike (spouse), Emily, Levi, Zeke and Ben (kids)
What I love about CitySalt: The genuine transparency, kindness and care expressed
Favorite Book: “Intercessor” by Rees Howell
Something unique about me: Loves nature and the outdoors, but especially meadows! Comes alive when encountering beautiful open spaces filled with wildflowers, grass and a sense of rest.
Favorite scripture: "Jesus did countless things that I haven't included here. And if every one of his works were written down and described one by one, I suppose that the world itself wouldn't have enough room to contain the books that would have to be written!" John 21:25
JoVone Kettwig | Care Ministries Coordinator
JoVone enjoys helping people feel included and connected whether in her home or part of our church gatherings. Among other things she leads our hospitality team that undergirds a delicious part of our shared life together.
Family: Bob (spouse), John (son), Alison and Madison (daughters)
Why I Like CitySalt: It is a place where I can be totally me
Favorite Author: Madeline L’Engle
Something Unique about me: Was a Young Life leader in college at South Eugene
Favorite Quote: “The good news is that God loves and wants all of us, at our best and at our worst, because it is out of this extraordinary mixture that God weaves the warp and woof of our souls.” - Madeline L’Engle
Darla Beardsley | Digital Media & Communications Director
Darla loves the people of CitySalt and is a communicator by nature. She makes it her mission to keep the church informed and connected any way she can.
Family: Mark (spouse)
Why I like CitySalt: I love that CitySalt works hard to engage with each other and get involved with the greater community and our world.
Favorite Books: The Chronicles of Narnia
Something unique about me: I was an extra on a TV sitcom.
Favorite Quote: “You never can tell with bees.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh