Erik Cave

Erik Cave serves the Pacific Northwest Conference as the Director of NextGen Ministries. In this capacity, he supports children, youth, and young adult ministry as well as coordinating communications. He has over 35 years of youth ministry experience. He is ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church and graduated from George Fox Seminary with a Masters in Spiritual Formation. 

Erik is passionate about connecting young people to the larger ministry of our churches, developing young leaders, and partnering with parents. He loves adventure, including riding his motorcycle, bicycle, paddle board and snowboard, hiking in the woods, and exploring a new city. On a rainy day you will find Erik playing board games, watching a Star Wars movie, or playing Xbox. He lives with his wife in Portland, OR.