Christianity Arising Portland: Weekend Conference

This weekend conference offers a combination of teaching sessions and small group processing and prayer, along with fellowship and worship. The goal of the conference is to facilitate an environment and atmosphere where God can meet people and put people on a journey towards personal “transformation” and equipping for personal discipleship ministry.

You can read upfront the “content” of the Arising conference in the book, Christianity Arising (free PDF here).  By reading the book you will learn what we are covering in the conference. The conference adds fellowship with numerous fired-up saints, the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit, powerful worship, participatory processing, great food, and a lot of fun.

 


Upcoming Conference dates for 2025:

Portland, Oregon: November 7th through 9th, 2025

(2026 Schedule: January 26-30, May 4-8, July 13-17 and October 5-9)
 
 

The conference will take place at Gladstone Community Center, 1050 Portland Ave, Gladstone OR 97027.

There is no registration fee, nor any charge for meals. However, at the end of the conference a free-will offering will be collected to defray costs.

Limited accommodations may be provided if there is interest and enough lead-time is given to organize. Space is limited. Attendance and accommodations are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis

Limited childcare is also provided.

Registration closes about one week before the conference.

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Conference Schedule

Friday

  • 6:00 pm — Dinner (provided)
  • 7:00 pm — Session 1 (Teaching-only): Introduction & Overview. Six key areas: Knowing God, Surrender, Repentance, Deliverance, Emotional Healing, Personal Identity

Saturday

  • 9:00 am — Breakfast (provided)
  • 10:00 am–1:00 pm — Session 2 
  • Reiterate & deepen the six key areas
  • Split teaching and participatory session.
  • 1:00 pm — 2:00 pm Lunch (provided)
  • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm — Session 3: The Holy Spirit: work, power, leading, intro to gifts. Split teaching and participatory ministry
  • 5:00–6:00 pm — Intermission / Free time
  • 6:00 pm — Dinner (provided)
  • 7:00 pm — Session 4
  • Interactive Q&A & breakout personal ministry

Sunday

  • 9:00 am — Breakfast (provided)
  • 10:00 am–1:00 pm — Session 5 (Split)
  • Disciplines of the Faith: Scripture, Gospel of the Kingdom, prayer, personal discipleship. Split teaching and participatory ministry.
  • 1:00 pm — Lunch (provided)
  • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm — Session 6: Intentional Living & Front-line Ministry. Teaching and participatory ministry
  • 5:00–6:00 pm — Intermission / Free time
  • 6:00 pm — Dinner (provided)
  • 7:00 pm — Session 7Interactive Q&A & breakout personal ministry
[T]he highlight was the brethren and I sharing and praying in our group. That was very special. I received what I need to move forward and upward. I don’t know how to communicate how much that week meant to me.
Lynn M.
February 2022
"This conference has a special place in my heart as I remember the connections made and the love shown. Especially our small group sessions after the teachings. We had a place to honestly share and connect with each other and seek the Lord for healing and restoration."
Marvin B.
February 2022
Our group was amazing & the setting was very powerful for allowing the Holy Spirit to work & breaking unwanted effects. The fellowship & volleyball was a much enjoyed bonus.
Janelle R.
February 2022
"It was the perfect balance of worship/ teaching/ breaks/ breakout sessions and free time! I have less baggage and more confidence, faith, and peace! I now have tools to help others! I met a lot of awesome people as well."
Corey S.
February 2022
"It was one of the best weeks of my life. A good inventory of what our spiritual condition is, and how to go forward. I can't recall a conference quite like it. The teaching combined with the small group workshops were effective for me and many others to identify things that were hampering us. Freed from these we now have a greater ability to be led by the Holy Spirit."
Mike D.
February 2022
"A powerful time of sorting out old/wrong beliefs and embracing the truth of God’s word. Was very blessed by the emphasis on teaching us how to be a blessing and minister to others rather than just a self focused concept of making us feel good ourselves."
Stephen S.
February 2022
"The small group sessions were instrumental for the personal transformation process to take place in a more intimate setting; one thing that really stood out to me were the hang-ups that people coming from very strict upbringings without much love had; it's a different set of issues than the sex, drugs and alcohol type stuff generally found in people from the city, but these other problems are real and had to be addressed for the people involved to be able to move on and get a more proper view of their loving heavenly father who actually cares for, forgives and wants the best for them, instead of thinking that he is just up in the sky waiting to whack them every time they mess up; it was pretty amazing to see the transformation take place!"
Eugene C.
February 2022
"I was so blessed by the emphasis on simple obedience flowing out of a real and tangible relationship with Jesus Christ. And the clear, sound teaching on the Word... I realized to a deeper level that we can go by the Word of God completely and trust Him to fulfill His heart in us and through us. I loved the breakout sessions!"
Joni M.
February 2022
"I came to this conference with no expectations ( I have been to many kinds of gatherings only to find sickness ) …. And I came with a healthy distrust. I want real!!!! ... I feel thankful for the revelation of Jesus Christ my savior and I am grateful there is hope to be an overcomer!...I have power and authority in Christ Jesus that I didn’t understand ! Praise the Lord for his great and wonderful mercies and his blessings in knowledge and understanding of the scripture through the Holy Spirit."
Rhonda R.
February 2022
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