Central Christian Church Portland OR
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Who we are
Our Mission
Our vision as a church is to simply create and develop mature followers of Christ.
When Jesus left this earth he gave what is called "The Great Commission". The central command of the great commission is to 'make disciples'.
Central Christian Church attempts to center all activities, ministries and goals around this mandate. We feel that this helps us become an outreach to those who are hurting and need Christ and an inreach to all who have decided to follow Him.
Our vision as a church is to simply create and develop mature followers of Christ.
When Jesus left this earth he gave what is called "The Great Commission". The central command of the great commission is to 'make disciples'.
Central Christian Church attempts to center all activities, ministries and goals around this mandate. We feel that this helps us become an outreach to those who are hurting and need Christ and an inreach to all who have decided to follow Him.
Street Address
1844 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland,
OR
97214
United States
Phone: 503-235-2114
Fax: 503-235-1746
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Church Pastor
Senior Pastor
1844 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland,
OR
97214
United States
Phone: 503-235-2114
Fax: 503-235-1746
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Dave Brink
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Senior Pastor
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Preaching has been his legacy, His grandfather, Archie Word, began just before the Great Depression and brought thousands to Christ in his revivals. His father was a small-town preacher who later became an elder. Dave had his own personal struggle with belief in God in his young adult years, but was able to see his way clearly to faith in Christ and then, in the excitement of that knowledge, Christian ministry.
He graduated from Bible college in Gering, Nebraska with a Bachelor of Sacred Literature Degree. He came to Portland, Oregon in 1977. After internship and ordination, became the minister of the Duke Street Church of Christ which later merged with Central Christian Church.
He says, “It has been a joy to minister in one place for most of my adult life. I have watched many grow to maturity in their faith. I have seen babies born, grow up, and then they ask me to perform their weddings. My own children are now young adults. One works with me in full time ministry.”
His passion is to follow Christ in making disciples starting with his family. He believes that is the main mission of the church as summarized in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). He knows this is humbling because he must live it out in his own life in order to accomplish it.
He graduated from Bible college in Gering, Nebraska with a Bachelor of Sacred Literature Degree. He came to Portland, Oregon in 1977. After internship and ordination, became the minister of the Duke Street Church of Christ which later merged with Central Christian Church.
He says, “It has been a joy to minister in one place for most of my adult life. I have watched many grow to maturity in their faith. I have seen babies born, grow up, and then they ask me to perform their weddings. My own children are now young adults. One works with me in full time ministry.”
His passion is to follow Christ in making disciples starting with his family. He believes that is the main mission of the church as summarized in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). He knows this is humbling because he must live it out in his own life in order to accomplish it.
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Carol Booker
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Central Christian Church Service Times
Sunday Mornings:
Celebration Service: 10:30AM (IN PERSON & ONLINE SERVICE)
KIDZ ROCK available for children 3-11 years.
Nursery Available for infant through 3 years.
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Celebration Service: 10:30AM (IN PERSON & ONLINE SERVICE)
KIDZ ROCK available for children 3-11 years.
Nursery Available for infant through 3 years.
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Under 12s:
Here at Central, we love KIDZ!!
KIDZ ROCK is the children's ministry of Central Christian Church. The main goal of Kidz Rock is to help your children become followers of Christ. Our services are designed to teach your child to worship God through music, teaching from the Word, as well as reinforcing the princilples with games, crafts and fellowship. We believe that the commandment of Matthew 28:19-20, 'to make disciples and teach them to do everything that Jesus commands them to do', applies to children as well as adults.
They are not only the future of the church, but they are the lifeblood of the church.
We want to become the ultimate creators of “Safe Environments.” A place where a parent feels safe in leaving their child not just physically, but emotionally as well. If a kid feels that they are in a place where they can be themselves they will want to come back.
During our Adult Bible Fellowships, we have unique and age appropriate classes set aside for the children.
We also have “Adventure Club” for children on Wednesdays. It gives children an opportunity to be able to hang out with other children their same age. It involves games, food, activities, projects, you name it, and they do it!! It also allows the parents to get involved in one of our midweek small groups here at the church. We want to encourage all of our children to get involved!
KIDZ ROCK is the children's ministry of Central Christian Church. The main goal of Kidz Rock is to help your children become followers of Christ. Our services are designed to teach your child to worship God through music, teaching from the Word, as well as reinforcing the princilples with games, crafts and fellowship. We believe that the commandment of Matthew 28:19-20, 'to make disciples and teach them to do everything that Jesus commands them to do', applies to children as well as adults.
They are not only the future of the church, but they are the lifeblood of the church.
We want to become the ultimate creators of “Safe Environments.” A place where a parent feels safe in leaving their child not just physically, but emotionally as well. If a kid feels that they are in a place where they can be themselves they will want to come back.
During our Adult Bible Fellowships, we have unique and age appropriate classes set aside for the children.
We also have “Adventure Club” for children on Wednesdays. It gives children an opportunity to be able to hang out with other children their same age. It involves games, food, activities, projects, you name it, and they do it!! It also allows the parents to get involved in one of our midweek small groups here at the church. We want to encourage all of our children to get involved!
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Central Christian Church History
In its earliest days, the city of Portland was located largely on the west side of the Willamette River. Among its many churches was First Christian Church.
As Portland grew to the east side, First Christian decided to plant a new congregation in that expanding population. This was the year 1892. They named themselves ‘Central Christian.’
This church began in a rented storefront at what is now 34th and SE.Main. In about 1904, it was re-named East Side Christian Church.
In 1909, desiring to own their own building, the congregation built a temporary structure at 19th and Salmon while a permanent building was being constructed at 20th and Salmon. With the new permanent structure the original name was re adopted: Central Christian Church. (This building is now owned by Hinson Memorial Baptist Church.)
However, due to unforseen circumstances it soon became necessary for Central Christian Church to relocate. They moved to 12th and SE. Taylor where they remained until 1929. Their next move was to 39th and NE. Seneca (near Interstate 84). The group had to disband temporarily because of a major theft, but soon reappeared, 180 strong at 25th and SE. Madison. The year was 1932. In 1952 the church was again re-located to 27th and SE. Hawthorne (now Safeway). In 1962 Central moved to its present location near 39th and SE. Hawthorne.
In 1994, Central merged with the Duke Street Church of Christ. The following is a brief history of that church and the subsequent merger.
The Duke Street Church of Christ began in 1952, on the corner of 70th and SE. Duke with a tent revival held by students from the Montavilla Church Training Program.(later Northwest College of the Bible.) In 1967, a new building was built.
In December of 1993, Central Christian's senior minister retired. In January of 1994, Dave Brink, the senior minister of the Duke Street church approached the pulpit committee of Central Christian with the idea of a merger. (Duke Street had outgrown its building and Central needed a senior minister.) On October 16, 1994 the merger was culminated and the two congregations worshiped together for the first time.
Today, Central Christian Church continues its journey. As we see where we've been, and where we are now, the future looks bright as we continue to follow the path God leads.
As Portland grew to the east side, First Christian decided to plant a new congregation in that expanding population. This was the year 1892. They named themselves ‘Central Christian.’
This church began in a rented storefront at what is now 34th and SE.Main. In about 1904, it was re-named East Side Christian Church.
In 1909, desiring to own their own building, the congregation built a temporary structure at 19th and Salmon while a permanent building was being constructed at 20th and Salmon. With the new permanent structure the original name was re adopted: Central Christian Church. (This building is now owned by Hinson Memorial Baptist Church.)
In 1994, Central merged with the Duke Street Church of Christ. The following is a brief history of that church and the subsequent merger.
The Duke Street Church of Christ began in 1952, on the corner of 70th and SE. Duke with a tent revival held by students from the Montavilla Church Training Program.(later Northwest College of the Bible.) In 1967, a new building was built.
In December of 1993, Central Christian's senior minister retired. In January of 1994, Dave Brink, the senior minister of the Duke Street church approached the pulpit committee of Central Christian with the idea of a merger. (Duke Street had outgrown its building and Central needed a senior minister.) On October 16, 1994 the merger was culminated and the two congregations worshiped together for the first time.
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Central Christian Church listing was last updated on the 1st of September, 2022
