Biba in Portland
Biba is a veterinary science student from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Between June and August she lived in Portland, Oregon at our “1748 House”, an international student and young adult intentional community house. Biba shares her “Portland Story” here, an experience typical for many of the students we host. “The 1748 House” is just [...]

“Lee just prayed to receive Christ!” Kathy brought the report following her Thursday night women’s Bible study. The group had been meeting each week for the past few years. Lee (name changed) was one of the women attending who had moved in to our ministry house last June.

At any one time 3-5 international students and [...]

“Do you serve foreign students out of obedience or out of love?” Al–, a young Muslim graduate student asked a question overflowing with significance.
No one knew for sure what would happen as we invested every Friday night through the Fall building relationships with foreign students studying at Portland State. Many students each week crowded into [...]

This Fall an average 100+ students and volunteers from 25 nations have taken part in our Friday night coffeehouse outreach! Each week we host students to a free meal provided by local churches, followed by a cultural presentation and table discussion. Students from all parts of the globe and every religious background come [...]

…At one point in the conversation, she declared, “I am a baby Christian…” She can’t really put her finger on the exact moment it happened. Tei did tell us, “…before, I always felt I was standing outside a gate, but now I am standing inside with you and Jesus.”…

“Can you help me with my English?” [...]

All my friends are the world’s best scientists… They are rich and have everything, but none of them are happy… and, I am not very happy.”
…”In your home, everyone is happy… Your son is happy he makes me laugh… your husband is happy… all your children are happy… even your dog is happy!”
Many scholars and [...]