Jesus in the Upper Left
"Jesus in the Upper Left" is a Portland-based, thought-provoking podcast that explores the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry, church planting and Gospel multiplication in the Pacific Northwest. Packed with inspiration, ideas, and connections, each episode delves into topics like racism, the history of movements and renewal, mistakes made, lessons learned, creative ideas and more. With a focus on personal stories and honest conversations, "Jesus in the Upper Left" offers a fresh look at what it's going to take to saturate our region with the love and community of Jesus. Whether you're a leader, a learner or a skeptic, this podcast will challenge you to engage with the culture around you in a more intentional and compassionate way.
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Jesus in the Upper Left
House Church Planting in Portland
Jake and Madison Nagy join Jesus in the Upper Left to share their journey of planting and leading Kainos Church, a house church network in Portland. They reflect on their early ministry experiences, their global travels that shaped their mission, and how an apartment ministry taught them invaluable lessons about community. They also dive into the realities of leading house churches, balancing bivocational work, and the surprising ways people are eager for spiritual conversations—even if they’re hesitant about traditional church.
Key Topics:
- Jake and Madison’s journey from college to church planting in Portland
- How a global backpacking trip shaped their vision for ministry
- Lessons learned from Apartment Life and building relationships with non-churchgoers
- The heart behind Kainos Church and their house church model
- The challenges and joys of leading a house church network
- How bivocational ministry has allowed for sustainability and impact
Stay tuned for more conversations about how God is moving in the Pacific Northwest! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode to help spread the word!