What if you could live in community

with friends who want to follow Jesus together?

We are exploring this through cultivating Missional Living Communities in neighborhoods across Portland.

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Missional Living Communities

Mission: To gather, encourage, and mobilize young people who desire to participate in intentional community and serve their city together.

Vision: To see missional communities established in all 97 neighborhoods of Portland.

Purpose: To partner with God in bringing transformation to our city, one neighborhood at a time.

How do we build these communities?

  • A group of people gather in a cozy, industrial-style room with exposed brick walls, string lights hanging from the ceiling, and a large wall art installation. Some are standing while others sit, watching a live music performance by a band on a small stage.

    Gather

    We exist to connect you with other young people in our city who share the same desire to see Portland as it is in Heaven.

  • A group of people gathered indoors with exposed brick walls and wooden blinds. Two women are embracing, one with glasses and a bun, the other with a ponytail. A man is sitting with a hoodie, and a child is present, with a woman talking to the group.

    Encourage

    As you join this new community, we intend to stay connected and provide additional resources to help your home thrive.

  • Two men standing in front of blackboards with post-it notes, engaged in prayer or spiritual reflection.

    Mobilize

    Do you have a desire to pioneer your own missional living community? We would love to empower and commission you in doing so!

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A map of Portland, Oregon, showing city neighborhoods, roads, water bodies, parks, and surrounding areas.
A city street viewed from an elevated perspective during dusk, with tall buildings, including a modern glass skyscraper and older brick structures. Cars are on the road, and illuminated signs, including a large vintage-style theater marquee for the PoRTLAND, are visible. There are bare trees along the street decorated with string lights.

  1. Communal Prayer & Worship

  2. Sabbath Rest

  3. Community Meals

  4. Neighborhood Engagement

  5. Regular House Meetings

Recommended, often Foundational, Community Rhythms

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  • Fill out the brief inquiry form below! Then one of our team members will reach out to you and serve as a connecting point between you and other young people who have filled out the inquiry form as well.

  • Include in the inquiry form that you desire to lead. Make sure to include any other names of young people who intend to live in community with you. Someone from our team will follow up virtually or in person for an interview and to go through the MLC handbook with you.

  • Absolutely not! Our mission, vision, and core values as YWAM PDX are rooted in scripture and therefore designed to be shared and pursued with any and all members of the body of Christ!