Eastside is not the least side, that’s for sure! This area is deeply loved by Jesus, often misunderstood, and home to over 160,000 incredible people created in God’s image.  

The majority of Portland’s immigrants and refugees live in the Eastside.  It’s nearly a minority-majority area and certainly Portland’s most ethnically diverse.

That diversity brings so much vibrancy to daily life and joy to God’s heart.

East Portlanders earn the lowest income per capita in the city, 36% lower here than those living on the Westside. 

Don’t let the stats fool you, though. 

This overlooked area is bursting with beauty and resilience that reflects the majesty of Jesus. 

Most significantly, though, Eastside is painfully lacking in local churches. Fewer than 40 churches currently exist for the 160,000+ people who live in the newly defined District 1.

The harvest is truly plentiful, but the laborers are few.

What God is doing in the hearts of the people and churches in the Eastside has captivated ours.  We have complete confidence that God is here – replacing ashes with beauty, restoring the ancient ruins, and bringing His Kingdom to the Eastside as it is in Heaven.