Carl & Sarah Friedel
LEAD PASTORS
PRIMARY MINISTRY FOCUS - VISION/ DISCIPLESHIP/ TEACHING/ WORSHIP
Our Lead Pastors Carl and Sarah Friedel are both ordained ministers with the Oregon Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God. They met as students of Bethany University in Scotts Valley, CA where they earned their Bachelors degrees in Church Leadership. They were married in 1996 and have served together in pastoral ministry and missions for over 27 years. Prior to coming to Berean they have served in staff roles as Youth and Children's Pastors, have been Lead Pastors in Northern California and in Northeast Arkansas, and have been full-time missionaries in Mexico.
In 2009 Carl earned a Masters degree in Ministry Leadership from Rockbridge Seminary. Sarah earned a Teaching Credential in 2017 and besides serving in various capacities alongside Carl here at Berean, she teaches full-time at Mannahouse Christian High School in Eugene.
Carl and Sarah are the parents of four amazing people. The Friedel's moved to the Eugene/Springfield area in August of 2020 and they love this community.
Our Lead Pastors Carl and Sarah Friedel are both ordained ministers with the Oregon Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God. They met as students of Bethany University in Scotts Valley, CA where they earned their Bachelors degrees in Church Leadership. They were married in 1996 and have served together in pastoral ministry and missions for over 27 years. Prior to coming to Berean they have served in staff roles as Youth and Children's Pastors, have been Lead Pastors in Northern California and in Northeast Arkansas, and have been full-time missionaries in Mexico.
In 2009 Carl earned a Masters degree in Ministry Leadership from Rockbridge Seminary. Sarah earned a Teaching Credential in 2017 and besides serving in various capacities alongside Carl here at Berean, she teaches full-time at Mannahouse Christian High School in Eugene.
Carl and Sarah are the parents of four amazing people. The Friedel's moved to the Eugene/Springfield area in August of 2020 and they love this community.
Sarah Benson
NEXT GEN DIRECTOR/ OUTREACH COORDINATOR
PRIMARY MINISTRY FOCUS: KIDS & YOUTH MINISTRY/ COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Sarah Benson is our Next Gen. Director/ Outreach Coordinator. Sarah grew up at Berean and is a product of our Kids and Youth Ministries. Sarah and her husband JT live in Eugene and serve together at Berean. Sarah has a passion for kids and officially took the position of Kids Pastor in March of 2021. Sarah is currently working on her Bachelor's degree with the intent of focusing on Ministry to Families and Education.
Sarah Benson is our Next Gen. Director/ Outreach Coordinator. Sarah grew up at Berean and is a product of our Kids and Youth Ministries. Sarah and her husband JT live in Eugene and serve together at Berean. Sarah has a passion for kids and officially took the position of Kids Pastor in March of 2021. Sarah is currently working on her Bachelor's degree with the intent of focusing on Ministry to Families and Education.
Wesley Dinoff
Associate Pastor
PRIMARY MINISTRY FOCUS: MINISTRY TEAMS/ FACILITIES COORDINATION
Wesley Dinoff is an Associate Pastor here at Berean. Wesley leads and serves to train volunteers in various areas of our church including Media Team, Hospitality Team and Facilities Team. Wesley was raised and discipled here at Berean. He graduated from Northwest University with a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministries in the Spring of 2023 and is credentialed as a minister with the Oregon Network of the Assemblies of God. Wesley loves the church and has a passion and a calling on his life to help the church accomplish its mission..
Wesley Dinoff is an Associate Pastor here at Berean. Wesley leads and serves to train volunteers in various areas of our church including Media Team, Hospitality Team and Facilities Team. Wesley was raised and discipled here at Berean. He graduated from Northwest University with a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministries in the Spring of 2023 and is credentialed as a minister with the Oregon Network of the Assemblies of God. Wesley loves the church and has a passion and a calling on his life to help the church accomplish its mission..
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