Jon Cicle recently accepted the position of Assistant to the President.
Cicle returns to the Northern California Conference from the Eagle Rock Church in Southern California, where he was the senior pastor.
His career began in the Southeastern California Conference as a youth pastor of the Victorville Church. He was ordained while pastoring in the Valley Center and Poway Church district. Moving to Northern, he served for 21 years, which included youth pastor of Pacific Union College Church, pastor of the Vallejo Central church, and pastor of the Orangevale church.
He remarked about his career, “I’ve learned to try things that have never been tried before, grown to understand the complexities of diverse congregations, and learned to listen for understanding rather than for response. Through it all, my goal has been and continues to be lifting up Jesus with vision and a sense of mission.”
Cicle has enhanced his Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University with professional development, including coaching certifications with StrengthsFinder, Natural Church Development, and Prepare-Enrich Marriage counseling. He stated, “The passage of scripture that keeps me grounded is Hebrews 12:2 ‘fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.’”
Marc Woodson, president stated, “I’m so glad that Jon came back to Northern to serve as Assistant to the President after a short stint away. His many years of pastoral ministry experience and his giftedness will serve our conference well. I’m so glad to have him as a part of my team.”
Featured in Northern Lights, August 8, 2024
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