NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN NETWORK
Theme: "Above All"
1 Peter 4:8
Evening Speaker: Jeff Walling
Pepperdine University
"Above all love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins" 1 Peter 4:8. Register today and start planning to attend the 174th Northwest Christian Convention. Tuesday, June 23-Saturday, June 27
Jeff Walling loves preaching and teaching about Jesus! For the last four decades, his passionate style and humorous delivery have made him a sought after speaker, sharing God's word with tens of thousands annually at churches, Christian schools and universities, youth seminars, and conferences worldwide. Jeff is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine in speech and theatre. He received his Master’s in ministry from Pepperdine University in Ministry and an honorary Doctorate in Theology from Hope University in Fullerton, California where he taught seminars in preaching. After 30 years in ministry in Churches of Christ in California and North Carolina, Jeff now teaches at Pepperdine University as well as being the Director of the Youth Leadership Initiative, a project dedicated to raising up the next generation of young Christian leaders. Along with producing teaching videos used by schools and churches nationwide, he is the author of three books, including "Daring to Dance with God" and "Until I Return: 12 Things Jesus wants Every Believer to Know," available from Simon and Schuster. Jeff is a TedX presenter and serves as a speaking coach for ministers and corporate presenters nationwide. Jeff lives in Malibu, CA with his wife, Cathryn, and is the father of three great sons: Taylor, Riley and Spencer... and three fantastic grandkids, Finn, Imogen Rose, Harper & Stevie!
Jesse is the founding and lead pastor of Counterculture Church in Portland. Counterculture was planted by Evergreen Network in 2023. Jesse is a tremendous teacher and 1 Peter is his favorite book in scripture.
1st Peter Lectures:
Jesse Lusko
Lead Pastor, Counterculture Church
June 24-June 27, Wednesday-Saturday at 9am in the Tabernacle
Wednesday: Gentile Christians as Chosen Exiles
1 Peter 1: 1-12
Thursday: The New Family Identity of Jesus
1 Peter 1:13- 2:10
Friday: Suffering as a Way to Bear Witness to Jesus
1 Peter 2:11- 4:11
Saturday: Hope for Jesus' Return
1 Peter 4:12- 5:14
Morning Speaker: LeRoy Lawson
Pastor, Professor, Author
June 24-27, Wednesday-Saturday at 10:15 AM in the Tabernacle
Bonus! LeRoy Lawson is also preaching in the Tabernacle on Sunday, June 28 for the morning ALL CHURCH worship service.
LET’S GET PRACTICAL ABOUT THIS ‘LOVE’ STUFF
This sounds so spiritual, doesn’t it? “Above all, love each other deeply…” Easy to say, hard to do. I can and do love a select few people deeply. But what about those other people? Some of them are really hard to love. And many others are so different! They have peculiar customs, obnoxious habits, and irritating opinions; I can’t understand them and don’t even want to try. Yet the convention theme doesn’t just suggest I love them, but insists I must. Love trumps everything! In my sessions, we’ll think together about how to not just talk about love, but to love, actually. Remember Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady? “Don’t talk of love…show me!”~LeRoy Lawson
Dr. LeRoy Lawson is an Oregon native son: born in Tillamook, educated for ministry at Northwest Christian College (now Bushnell University), and founding minister of Tigard Christian Church (now part of Northwest Christian Church). He later served as a professor (Milligan University and Emmanuel Christian Seminary), pastor (E. 38th Street Christian Church in Indianapolis and Central Christian Church in Mesa AZ), president of Hope International University and interim pastor in several states. He and his wife Joy currently live among their family in Wentzville, Missouri, where he continues serving as a consultant, interim pastor and frequent guest speaker. The latest of his 32 books is Son, We Need to Talk: Coping with my son's suicide.
Here's a first look at this year's convention schedule.
If you have any questions, please email info@nwchristiannetwork.com
June 23, Tuesday-Opening Session of the 174th Northwest Christian Convention!
Join us for dinner in Jubilee between 5pm-6pm
In the Tabernacle at 6:30 PM- 8PM
Evening Speaker: Jeff Walling
The Daily (Wednesday, June 24-Saturday, June 27)
Morning 9 AM-Noon:
NURSERY/PRESCHOOL: Heritage House (westside of Jubilee Lodge)
KINDER/FIFTH GRADE: Big white tent (westside of Jubilee Lodge)
YOUTH-Pioneer Hall
ADULTS-Tabernacle
All AGES: Exhibitors in the Tabernacle
Breakfast-7 AM to 8:30 AM
8:45-Prayer time in the Tabernacle
9 AM-The First Peter Lectures-Jesse Lusko, Lead Pastor at Counterculture Church in Portland, Or.
Host for the morning: Toney Salva
What to expect: morning worship in song and then a deep dive into scripture.
9:55-10:15—BREAK! Head to the back of the tabernacle for coffee, treats and a great time of conversation.
10:15-10:55—Roy Lawson
" Let's get practical about this LOVE stuff."
11-Noon—Workshops!
Nuts and bolts to equip you and your church family to reach your community with the love of God through the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Noon-1:30 LUNCH
Please note: organizations and schools offer opportunities for you to hear what they are doing, to be encouraged by what God is doing and to hear how you can partner with them. Keep checking back for times and locations.
1:30-4:30—REJUVENATING, RELAXING, REFRESHING TIME TOGETHER AS THE FAMILY OF GOD
HERE’S A LIST OF A FEW OF THE THINGS OFFERED THIS YEAR:
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Bingo! (be ready for big prizes, lots of laughs and a ridiculously fun time together)
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3 on 3 Basketball Tournament (week of convention tradition, if you can’t play come cheer the teams on!)
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Mill Creek Marathon!-(water sports on Mill Creek, bring a floaty and make a splash!)
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Paint and Sip (find your creative self)
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“Treasure Hunt”
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Prayer Walk (pick up instructions and go from station to station around the grounds on a reflective prayer journey)
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Silver Creek Falls Hike (carpooling together for an afternoon of enjoying God’s creation)
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PLUS: Mini-Golf, Volleyball, Ping Pong
AND THEN…COFFEE AND CONVERSATION in the back of the Tabernacle (2-4)
Grab a cup of coffee and join a roundtable discussion in the back of the tabernacle with missionaries, bible teachers, professors, pastors, church planters. A full list of conversation topics and facilitators will be available soon. This is your time to gain some insights, ask questions, dig deeper.
4:45-6:15 PM-DINNER
Please note: organizations and schools offer opportunities for you to hear what they are doing, to be encouraged by what God is doing and to hear how you can partner with them. Keep checking back for times and locations.
6:30-EVENING SESSION
(nursery/preschool—Heritage House. ALL other ages in the Tabernacle)
Recap and Highlights of the Day, Special Announcements
BIG EVENT-Special Performances from a variety of different groups (TBA)
Worshipping Together as the Body of Christ
Evening Speaker: Jeff Walling
9 PM-Bonfire! Close the day around a crackling fire!
Sunday, June 28 ALL CHURCH CELEBRATION IN THE TABERNACLE-10 AM with Roy Lawson
WHAT IS THE NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CONVENTION?
The Northwest Christian Convention is an annual gathering of Christians that has been happening in Oregon for 170 years. Over that time the gathering has gone by many different names--The Missionary Society of Oregon, The Annual State Cooperation, and The Oregon Christian Convention. Throughout that time, however, the mission of the gathering has always been the same:
to promote unity among Christians in the Northwest,
the encourage and equip churches in the Northwest, and
to promote and support missions around the world.
Housing Options
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Campsites with Water and Electric: $30 per night (50 campsites) On site dump station available
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Campsites (full hookup) Water, Electric, Sewer: $35 per night SOLD OUT
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Tent camping no hook-ups: $15 per night
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Centennial Lodge: Single person $25 per night, Double $30 per night
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Cabin 1-4, 7, 8, 11, Green Haven (no restroom): $35 per night ONLY GREEN HAVEN OPEN
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Cabin 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13 (either full bathroom or water and toilet): $55 per night SOLD OUT
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Jubilee Dorm: $15 per person per night
Housing is limited and we recommend reserving as soon as possible. In order to secure housing email heather@nwchristiannetwork.com to request the type of housing you need. When you register, pay the $30 housing deposit (remainder due upon arrival) or pay the full amount online in the “housing deposit” box.