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Salem Central Welcomes New Pastoral Family

By Charlene Bennett, May 15, 2014

The Salem Central Church is happy to welcome Ben Barcenas Jr. and his wife, Becky, along with their two sons, Caleb and Andrew, as the church's new pastoral family.

Barcenas began his ministry in Minnesota and Colorado. Most recently he pastored the Stone Tower Church in Portland for more than seven years.

He was installed at Salem Central on Jan. 4 by Al Reimche, Oregon Conference president.

Both Caleb and Andrew Barcenas attend Walla Walla University. Caleb will graduate in June of this year.

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Charlene Bennett

Salem Central Church communication leader
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