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Make Portland Holy
LIVES CHANGED ON THE STREETS OF PORTLAND7:23

Over 200 people received salvation in downtown Portland in just the last 2 months.

Addicts set free. Women out of the strip clubs. Gang members preaching on the same corners they used to run.

We have about 30 days to secure a building near Pioneer Square and PSU campus, so every one of them has a family to come home to.

Help us establish a mission base in the heart of the city.

200+salvations in just the last 2 months
16years ministering in Portland
100+baptisms this year
62street outreaches this year
Joshua G., hand over his face in front of a glowing cross
Their stories
Gang member, dealer, addictBack on the same streets, talking about God
“I used to be a gang member. I used to sell drugs, use drugs. I was a part of that society that didn’t care. Ungodly. I was not a good person, I was lost. Since I’ve come to Walk After Christ, I found myself in a way I never thought imaginable. I have a job today, I’m married, and not only do I come from the streets, we go out in the same streets and talk about God.”
Joshua G.

Changed people change families. Changed families change cities.

Travis, smiling
Paralyzed in sinWalking After Christ
“I used to be paralyzed in my sin, and now I’m walking after Christ with my brothers and sisters that love me.”
Travis
Watch Travis's story →
Lily, smiling
Witchcraft and brokennessSet free
“Before Christ I was bound by addiction, sexual immorality and witchcraft. Now I am free, and setting others free.”
Lily
Watch Lily's story →
Destiny, smiling
Stripper, gang member, addictDaughter of the King
“[Destiny's story in her own words — coming soon.]”
Destiny
Watch Destiny's story →
Tracy, smiling
Depressed and suicidalJoy restored
“I struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. I didn’t want to live anymore. Sadness, rejection, rage, anger, a lot of those things. Everything I was dealing with before, I have been set free from, and God has brought my joy back. I have so much peace now. I’m praying for other people and helping them get set free.”
Tracy
Watch Tracy's story →
Jasmeen, smiling
Suicidal, depressed, a drunkardA child of God
“I used to be suicidal, depressed, a drunkard and living for the world. I am now made righteous, set free from all of the bondage that was tormenting me, and I am a child of God.”
Jasmeen
Watch Jasmeen's story →
Matt, smiling
Empty and living for the worldAt peace
“I was living for the world and living for lust. I felt an emptiness, a hollowness and a darkness I can’t even describe. Surrendering everything to Christ, everything has turned around. I now feel a peace I didn’t know was possible.”
Matt
Watch Matt's story →
Why now

Every one of them needs a place to come home to

We have to leave our current building. The right building has opened up in the middle of the harvest, and the down payment is due in weeks, not years.

30
days until closing
$700,000 down payment due
November 11, 2026
$0$175K$350K$525K$700K

Our online and local church family is raising $100,000 this month toward our goal. Will you help with the other $600,000?

A letter from our pastors

Dear Friend,

You’ve just met a few of the people God has set free in Portland. For 16 years, Chelsea and I have ministered in this city, and in our 6 years as a church, we’ve seen thousands impacted and changed by the Gospel.

In just the last 2 months, over 200 people have given their lives to Jesus. The harvest is more ripe than ever, and people are hungry for hope and a new life. We need a place to bring them into. We have to leave our current building, and God has opened the door to this incredible opportunity. This building is near Pioneer Square and PSU campus. To secure it, we need a $700,000 down payment by November 11, 2026.

“The harvest truly is plentiful, but the labourers are few.” Matthew 9:37

I’m asking you to pray about standing with us in this. Would you consider a gift that would help carry this across the finish line?

With gratitude,

Joshua & Chelsea Shaw
Pastors, Walk After Christ
The building

A mission center in the heart of the city

The building sits near Pioneer Square and PSU campus.

The building near Pioneer Square in downtown Portland
The main hall inside the building, with a stage, balconies and arched windows
A second open floor inside the building with tall windows and columns

Reach

Sending teams into the streets, bringing Jesus to the lost.

Restore

Addicts, the broken and the forgotten made new, one soul at a time.

Disciple

New believers baptized, rooted in family, and trained to go.

Pray

Prayer and worship rising from the heart of the city.

Pillar gifts

Nine gifts away from a permanent home

Our online and local church family is raising $100,000 this month toward our goal. Nine partnership gifts secure the other $600,000. Each block is a place someone needs to stand.

$300K Cornerstone$200K Foundation$100K Local & online church family2 × $25K Pillar5 × $10K Partner
Other
ANY AMOUNT
For those God is calling to give beyond these gifts, including the full purchase price. Contact Joshua directly.
Ways to give

Give the way that works best for you

Wire transfer or check

Goes straight to the down payment. We'll send wire details on request.

Pledge today, fulfill by closing

Commit an amount now and complete it by November 11, 2026. Your pledge shows the seller and lender the funds are coming.

Across two tax years

Split a larger gift between December 2026 and January 2027. Talk with your tax advisor about what works best for you.

Business gifts

Companies can give directly. Walk After Christ is a registered 501(c)(3), and gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Mail a check

Walk After Christ
9208 NE HWY 99 #107-11
Vancouver, WA 98665
Memo: “Building Fund”

Key dates
  1. Now through November 11Meet with JoshuaCoffee, a conversation, and testimonies in person. Call or email to set a time.
  2. November 4Pledges dueFinal day to pledge, so every gift is in hand before closing.
  3. November 11, 2026ClosingThe down payment is due, and the building becomes ours.
  4. Coming soonFirst service in our new homeThe doors open, and the harvest has a place to come home to.
Campaign updates

Watch it come
together

We'll send our partners email updates and new testimonies as God moves.

Why you can trust us

Accountable with every dollar

501(c)(3) nonprofitWalk After Christ is a registered 501(c)(3). Every gift is tax-deductible and receives a written receipt.
Gifts used as givenEvery gift to this campaign goes toward the building and the ministry inside it.
Board accountabilityWalk After Christ is overseen by a board of directors and advisors.
Open conversationWe're glad to answer any questions about our finances and the purchase.
Questions partners ask

Before you commit

What happens if the purchase doesn't close?

Every gift will be used for Walk After Christ ministries and will help go toward a future home for the Gospel in Portland.

What if you raise more than $700,000?

Anything raised beyond the down payment will go toward renovations, outreach, and ministry costs for the new building.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes. Walk After Christ is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and every gift receives a written receipt.

Can my gift be recognized, or kept anonymous?

Either. Tell us what you prefer and we'll honor it.

Next step

Contact Joshua

Joshua would love to share what God is doing in Portland, tell you more about the vision for the building, and answer any questions you have. Call, text, or email anytime.

503-568-3908josh@walkafterchrist.com