Commission on Ministry
The Commission on Ministry serves as counsel to the bishop in the areas of discernment and formation. The Commission is responsible for supporting and developing the ministry of all baptized people in our diocese, and for providing opportunities for discernment of ministry. The whole Commission gathers approximately 8 times per year, including at Discernment Community retreats, and to meet with prospective postulants for ordained ministry.
The Commission works closely with the Canon for Lifelong Formation and is made up of lay and ordained members appointed by the bishop and confirmed at the Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Convention.
Upcoming Meetings
Members of the Commission
The Rt. Rev. Diana Akiyama, Bishop
Canon Derek Moyer, Canon for Lifelong Formation
Term Ending 2026:
The Rev. Marlene Mutchler (St. Bede, Forest Grove)
The Rev. Deacon Tracy LeBlanc (St. David of Wales, Portland)
The Rev. Martin Elfert (Grace Memorial, Portland)
Beth Ferguson (Trinity Cathedral, Portland)
Term Ending 2027:
Barbara Millikan, Convener (Trinity Cathedral, Portland)
Alan Murray (All Saints, Portland)
The Rev. Ryan Baker-Fones (St. Mary’s, Eugene)
The Rev. Birch Rambo (Church of the Resurrection, Eugene)
Term Ending 2028:
The Rev. Scott Painter (St. Michael & All Angels, Portland)
The Rev. Daniel Green (Trinity, Ashland)
Amy Goerger (St. Paul’s, Salem)
