GPBC Blog

InDependence Day

Posted by Wayne Williams on

Happy Fourth of July! Have the fireworks started in your neighborhood yet? I’m sure we’ll hear fireworks all weekend celebrating our nation’s Declaration of Independence from Britain 249 years ago. The apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Timothy 2:2 that we should be praying for...

B.C. and A.C.

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Posted by Paul Hill on

For Myrna and me, during the early summer months, accepting or planning activities is often referred to as "before the campout" and "after the campout." We try not to let our calendar get too full, especially towards the end of July. Sometimes friends ask why we take responsibility for the...

Partnering In Faith Across the World

Posted by Sally Bland on

Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of spending time with several of our Global Partners—both here in Portland and around the world. Walking with them in their communities and serving alongside them in ministry has given me a front-row seat to what it means to live out...

From Nominal Faith to Radical Discipleship

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Posted by John Luke on

I turned to Jesus when I was 17 years old. I grew up calling myself Christian, been to youth groups a couple of times and had heard vague messages that never clicked. As God began calling me to Himself, I started reading the Gospel of Luke. I was finally face to face with the words of Jesus and...

Personal Lessons Through Trials

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Posted by Tamara Peterson on

It is abundantly clear throughout Scripture that we, as Christ-followers, will not be exempt from trials. This biblical truth was instilled early in my faith walk. Over the years, I’ve learned many lessons through personal adversities: Trials come in various forms – physical, mental...

Relational. Intentional. Reproducible.

Posted by Mike Smith on

Relational. Intentional. Reproducible. At the end of 2024, amid leadership changes, Christmas, and general busyness, something unexpected happened: I was asked to teach a discipleship methodology—not a program or curriculum—to the staff. As I dove into the material, joining a cohort...