Discovering the values, beliefs and practices of the Spiritually Seeking Skeptic in Greater Portland.
Understanding My Neighbor
Thursday, November 13
Willamette Christian Church
3153 S Brandywine Drive, West Linn, OR 97068
Guest presenters Ed Stetzer and Yaro Hetman from Come Near (the organization behind the work of He Gets Us) shared recent survey work conducted to discover the values, beliefs and practices of the spiritually seeking skeptic in the Greater Portland area. Data collected from a 40-mile area (basically Vancouver to Salem and everywhere in between) provided powerful insights regarding the people we seek to reach and serve. This interactive session, guided by Rick McKinley and Chris Yarco, allowed members of church leadership teams to hear the information and then consider and discuss the "so what does that mean for us?"
Click on a link below to access audio files and slide deck info:
DR. ED STETZER
Missiology and Portland
New Data on the State of Faith in Portland
YARO HETMAN
Introduction to Come Near
Portland Community Study
DR. RICK MCKINLEY
Covenant Mission in a Fractured City
ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Elise Galis, Together PDX Program Director - Introduction
John Rosensteel and Ben Thomas - Introducing The Hub for Pastoral and Ministry Flourishing
Ed Stetzer Introduces Talbot Embedded: Seminary in Portland
Table Discussions
Our Presenters
Ed Stetzer, Ph.D
Author and pastor, and Dean and Professor of Leadership and Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University
Yaro Hetman
A marketing and innovation expert with over 15 years of experience in the for-profit and non-profit sectors, Yaro is the VP of Impact and Model Markets at Come Near..
Dr. Rick McKinley
Founding Pastor of Imago Dei Community Church, author of five books and nationally known speaker and theologian
Chris Yarco
Lead Executive of All City + Beaverton Christian + Hope City + New Hope + Willamette Christian | One Church - Serving Jesus Together
Un/Fractured is a gathering of church leaders who seek to keep Jesus at the center of our churches and our main focus amidst potential political discourse, polarity, and all that may come in the next season. It serves as both a beginning for some and a continuation for others, aiming to equip pastors and leaders in the Church to lead with grace and truth amidst highly critical conversations. Throughout our time together, you will hear from key leaders in the Portland church community as they deliver TED-style talks, providing us with the opportunity to delve deeper together.
Past sessions
Check out videos of past sessions and other resources here.