We are transformed more and more into Christ with each encounter with Him, and it all begins with the first one. The one that reverses the direction of our life and profoundly changes us. The encounter that compels us to stop living for ourselves and to lay down our life for Christ and His Body.

Damascus Road’s Mission

Jesus Christ is the model and the pattern of what it is to live a life that impacts the world. Just as Jesus abided in God’s presence, we believe we are the dwelling place of the Spirit of God. At Damascus Road, we seek to be an Abiding Place of God’s presence. Just like Jesus, we are called to train, equip, and release the Body to be like Christ, fulfilling His commission to seek, save and disciple our families, communities, and our city of Portland.

Damascus Road Mandates

  • Wherever we go, whatever we do, we should reflect God’s presence and abide in it

  • We break cycles in our lives and grow in maturity through discipleship, study of the Bible, home groups, and counseling

  • We bring the love of Christ to others outside the 4 walls of the church through outreach, community and neighborhood partnerships, and being the hands and feet of Jesus