Together with the Evangelical Missiological Society, this conference focused on multi-ethnic ministry in the greater Portland metropolitan area and how people could partner with God and others in touching diverse peoples close to home.
The first presentation was from urban demographic guru, Dr. Richard White of Portland State University. Dr. White mapped Portland’s front yard from the past to the present. Dr. Paul Metzger followed with a presentation that attempted to give God’s perspective on church growth and multi-ethnic ministry. Next, resident practitioners shared their personal stories of doing multi-ethnic ministry, including the problems and pitfalls they have experienced.