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We were invited to Portland to speak at the Pacific Northwest Covenant Church\u2019s annual meeting called \u201cCrossing Borders.\u201d The focus was on racial reconciliation and on missional work. The day began with a time of worship, led by a former student, Jelani Greenidge, at Irvington Covenant Church<\/a>.
\nBefore I go any further \u2014 thanks big time to Krisann Jarvis for administrating this whole trip for us and then also to Mark Novak, the Pac NW Covenant Church superintendent. These folks are special to us.
\nThen Jelani\u2019s father, Henry, preached on our theme from Phil 2:9-11 and contended that we have to become listeners to become learners in order to become leaders. Henry gave me plenty to think about, and because of what he said I made some adjustments in my own address scheduled later. The afternoon was for seminars (and did I mention visiting with lots of friends we\u2019ve made over the years?) and I hung with the high school students and talked a bit about college and how radical Jesus really is.
\nThat evening I spoke on \u201cThe Gospel Man\u201d \u2014 a meditation on 1 Cor 9:19-23 as Paul points the way toward a missional life. Paul had a missional goal \u2014 the gospel for all; a missional method \u2014 whatever it takes; and a missional surrender \u2014 he became a slave to all in order to win them.
\nSunday morning we were up early and drove toward the ocean some to speak at Summit View Covenant Church<\/a>, where Kurt Carlson is the lead pastor. First an adult Sunday school class on the \u201cLukan thread\u201d \u2014 Jesus\u2019 vision of the kingdom, and then a sermon on The Story of the Eikon \u2014 and I fear I went a little too long. Then we had to jet to get to the airport on time (during which time we finally got to see Mount Hood).
\nWe were very impressed with the atmosphere and joy at Summit View\u2019s church. Good worship; nice aesthetics; good interaction in the class.
\nTomorrow I\u2019ll post some pictures.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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