North Park’s longtime pastor Aaron Box has recently been promoted to National Director of the Mennonite Brethren of the United States, the conference to which North Park belongs. North Park is in the process of searching for a new senior pastor.
Associate Pastor David Reed (“Reed” for short) has attended North Park Community Church since 2012. He has worked in the office as administrative assistant since 2014, and was promoted to associate pastor in 2024.
Reed lives in Eugene with his wife Jody and their son.
Reed earned his masters of divinity at Western Seminary in Portland and masters of philosophy in theology at Bushnell University in Eugene where he also works as adjunct instructor. Reed enjoys garden work and translating the New Testament from the original Greek. You can contact Reed at reed@northpark.cc or at 541-344-7186.
Pastoral resident Victor Hesser is a recent graduate from Bushnell University with a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry. He has attended North Park since 2022, and is the pilot candidate for North Park’s pastoral resident program.
Victor is from Lebanon, Oregon, and got an associate’s degree in Welding and Fabrication Technology at Linn-Benton Community College before attending Bushnell. He enjoys working with his hands and helping the less-fortunate. You can contact Victor at victor@northpark.cc.
North Park is also cared for by elders Jim Long and Terri Kargel. Along with the pastoral staff, they are responsible for caring for the spiritual well-being of everyone at North Park.
The pastors and elders would love to connect with you! If you’d like to meet for a cup of coffee and a friendly chat, find one of them after service or email info@northpark.cc.
North Park Ministry Teams
Ministry at North Park is organized into six teams. These teams could not operate without faithful servants like you! Please read over the descriptions, and consider how God has best equipped you to serve along with us.
Care
Care team facilitates potlucks and communal meals, cares for the homebound and those in need of encouragement, and provides snacks and decor for Sunday services and special events. If you are good at hospitality, cooking and/or caring for others, this is the team for you! Chat with the Care team leaders Jody and Terri or email care@northpark.cc to learn more.
Discipleship
This team oversees adult Sunday School, Kids classes & nursery, Youth activities, and home community groups, coordinating the teachers and resources. If you have the gift of teaching or love kids, this is a great place to get involved! Email discipleship@northpark.cc for more information.
Outreach
Outreach team helps North Park make a difference in our neighborhood and world. This ministry directs resources to local and overseas missionaries and plans outreach events such as Feed Hope and the annual Block Party. If you’d love to be a part of reaching out to our community, email outreach@northpark.cc
Worship
Worship team is in charge of coordinating all aspects of the Sunday morning services, including arranging and leading the worship music. If you are musical or good with sound tech or A/V, the worship team would love to have you on board! Email worship@northpark.cc
Communication
This team is responsible for keeping everyone informed through our website, bulletin, weekly newsletter, facebook page and other means. If you’re a natural communicator and/or good with computers, reach out to Reed or email communication@northpark.cc
Trustees
The Trustees oversee church staff and care for North Park finances and property, including maintenance of the church building and grounds. If you are handy and/or have the gift of service, this might be a great place for you! Find Jim Long or email trustees@northpark.cc with any questions.