PastorsPDX
PastorsPDX exists to unify, connect, and strengthen pastors from all denominations, races and economic spectrums to partner together in building healthy local churches who are committed to transforming all sectors of the greater Portland/Vancouver area through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the midst of so many isolating pressures that come with ministry, we believe that no pastor should ever walk alone. We are committed to creating safe, honest, authentic relationships that give every pastor the place to be encouraged, receive care and prayer and be strengthened for their daily challenges they face. We believe that healthy leaders produce healthy churches, which in turn brings health and life to all sectors of society. There are many pastors’ groups that exist throughout the city that meet on a regular basis to encourage and pray for one another. If you are looking for a pastors’ group or if you lead a group we haven’t listed and want to invite others to join, please let us know with the button below.
Regional Pastors Groups
Please email the contact listed before showing up to a group for the first time, as times and locations are subject to change.
Open to: All Pastors
Contact: Brad Vos
Location: CrossWay Church
Frequency: Weekly, Thursday at 9am
Email: office@crosswaychurchwa.com
Open to: All Pastors and Church Leaders
Contacts: Ashley Bell and Jeremiah Nealon
Location: Cedar Mill Bible Church
Frequency: Monthly, First Wednesday at Noon
Email: abell@cmbc.org
Open to: Lead Pastors
Contacts: Adrian Bucur
Location: Journey Church
Frequency: Weekly, Thursday 2-3pm
Email: adrian@journeycc.org
Open to: All Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Contact: DJ Vick
Location: Changes quarterly, email for current location
Frequency: Weekly, Wednesday at 8am
Email: dj@sunnyside4.org
Open to: Lead Pastors
Contact: Barry Arnold and Jason Clarke
Location: Rise City Church
Frequency: Quarterly, email for details
Email: barryrarnold@gmail.com
Open to: Lead Pastors
Contact: DJ Vick
Location: Sunnyside Church
Frequency: Monthly, 3rd Thursday at 8:30-10am
Email: dj@sunnyside4.org
Open to: Lead Pastors
Contact: Rich Jones
Location: Rotating, Email for Details
Frequency: Monthly, 3rd Thursday at 8 AM
Email: rich@calvaryhillsboro.org
Open to: All Pastors
Contact: Christy Polk
Location: Oak Hills Presbyterian
Frequency: Monthly, 2nd Thursday at 10am
Email: christy@oakhillspres.org
Open to: All Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Contacts: John Rosensteel & Christopher Coffman
Location: Westminster Room
Frequency: Monthly, Last Thursday, open from 9am-4:30pm
Email: john.rosensteel@newhopepdx.org, chris@riverwest.org
Open to: All Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Contacts: Victor Alvarizares & Shon Neyland
Location: Highland Christian Center
Frequency: Monthly, 3rd Thursday at 9am
Email: alvarizares@aol.com
Open to: Lead Pastors
Contacts: Gerald Griffin
Location: Bridgetown Church
Frequency: Monthly, 1st Thursday at 9am
Email: gerald.griffin@bridgetown.church
Open to: All Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Contact: Wendell Robinson
Location: Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Frequency: Monthly, 1st Thursday at 8am
Email: wendell.robinson@mtolivet.com
Open to: All Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Contacts: Josh Hawk and David Libby
Location: Chill n Fill
Frequency: Monthly, third Thursday at 3 PM
Email: josh@sjcpdx.com, david@sjcpdx.com
Open to: All Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Contact: Pete Armstrong
Location: Parklane Church
Frequency: Weekly, Wednesday at Noon
Email: pete@parklanechurch.org
Open to: All Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Contact: Rick Vogt
Location: Crossridge Church
Frequency: Monthly, first Monday at 1pm
Email: rick@orchards.church
Open to: All women leading in ministry.
Contact: Carolyn Lu
Location: Hope City Church
Frequency: Monthly, 3rd Thursday at 10am
Email: clu@carolynlu.net
Open to: All Pastors
Contact: Sherilyn Wilson
Location: Rotating (email for directions)
Frequency: Monthly, 2nd Tuesday at 11:30 am
Email: pastorswilson4@gmail.com
Open to: All Pastors
Contacts: Ryan Paterson
Location: The Gathering Place
Frequency: Weekly, Thursdays 4-5 PM
Email: ryan@achurchfamily.org
Open to: All Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Contacts: Laura Davenport
Location: Heritage Church
Frequency: Second Thursdays, 10-11 am
Email: ldavenport@heritagenw.org
Open to leaders who serve in Women’s Ministry within their church
Contacts: Krissy Hires and Katie Thomas
Location: Cedar Mill Bible Church
Frequency: Second Thursdays, 11 AM
Email: khires@B4Church.org
Open to: All Worship Pastors and Leaders
Contact: Jake Schwein
Location: Door of Hope NE
Frequency: Monthly, 1st Wednesday 1 PM
Email: jake@gracechapelonline.org
Text WorshipPDX to (888) 827-1576 to receive updates
Portland Area Youth Ministry Networks
Do you work in youth ministry? We offer monthly gatherings specifically for people in vocational youth ministry (both church and parachurch) to connect with others in their area. Please text or email the contact listed below before showing up, as times and locations may change.
Coordinators: Drew Fajen, Evan Chandler
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contacts:
drew@villagebeaverton.com / (503) 309-7716
youth@thechapelonline.org / (503) 666-7133
Coordinators: Jarin Oda, Connor Durr
Date: Fourth Thursdays
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Varies
Contacts:
jarin.oda@bridgetown.church
connor@mosaicportland.org
Coordinators: Andrew Miller, Julie Reeves
Date: First Thursdays
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Flying Pie Pizza (7804 SE Stark)
Contact:
andrew@eastsideidc.com
Coordinators: Christian Bass, Caleb Page
Date: Last Thursdays
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Troutdale Food Carts
Contact:
christian@mvcclive.com / (714) 213-9277
Coordinators: Josh Weaver, Mitchell Brannen
Date: Second Thursdays
Time: 1:00-2:15pm
Location: Rotates churches
Contacts:
jweaver@gracechapelonline.org
mitchell@JourneySherwood.org
Coordinators: Ryan Doucet, Andrew May
Date: Second Thursdays
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Rotates churches
Contacts:
ryan@26westchurch.org / (971) 275-5864
andrew@calvaryhillsboro.org
Coordinators: Laura Hall, Jonah Carpenter
Date: Second Thursdays
Time: 12:15pm
Location: Happy Valley Station Food Carts
Contacts:
hall.laura.k@gmail.com / (503) 333-5151
Jonah.carpenter@damascuscc.org / (971) 645-3024
Coordinators: Justin Vanier, Luke Emery
Date: Third Thursdays
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Rotates churches
Contacts:
justin.vanier@swbible.org / (503) 537-8176
lemery@cmbc.org / (541) 519-9836