community transformation

What would it take for a neighborhood to be transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ?

As the people of God we eat, sleep, work in the garden, talk over the fence, patronize businesses, and take the kids to school in neighborhoods. That's pretty normal and could be temporal and fairly insignificant - unless you're traveling along on the missional journey of God. In that case it all takes on an eternal significance. The difference is determined by conscious awareness and cooperation with Jesus who is leading this journey. Where is he leading? Could it be into neighborhoods? Might he lead us to live in a particular neighborhood where we intentionally journey in mission for the sake of our neighbors? 

Some of us are asking these questions and beginning to attempt some responses in Southeast Portland. If you want more information contact Clark Blakeman ().  

Serving the Elderly                    SE Neighborhood Partnerships

Scarlet Cord                              3 O'clock People

Wild Hope                                 Renovo