Online-only version of Mission ConneXion draws thousands
By JOHN FORTMEYER, CNNW publisher
PORTLAND — One of the Northwest’s largest annual in-person Christian events remained very large last month in its 19th run,...
Western Seminary provost selected for president’s post
PORTLAND — A veteran Christian educator and pastor this month becomes president of Western Seminary, which is a longtime fixture in the Rose City...
States back off limiting turnouts at church events
Churches across Oregon and Washington will no longer face civil or criminal penalties for hosting gatherings that exceed numerical restrictions aimed at limiting the...
New facility designed to address a big need
George Fox building will house healthcare-oriented programs
NEWBERG — George Fox University recently secured an important approval on a new healthcare-oriented study program that starts...
Annual rally for life postponed out of security concerns
UPDATE: After the story below was first posted, Oregon Right to Life announced that the Jan. 23 rally will be postponed to a yet-undetermined...
Pro-life agency challenges ethics of COVID vaccines
NORCROSS, Ga. — Georgia Right to Life last month announced its policy opposing vaccines whose development exploited the intentional death of a pre-born child.
“The...
In Vancouver, Will Graham promotes ‘faith, not fear’
By JOHN FORTMEYER, CNNW publisher
VANCOUVER, Wash. — If evangelist Will Graham was looking for an especially appropriate moment to talk about ministering in uncertain,...
In COVID era, Mission ConneXion’s 19th run offered online only
PORTLAND — As it has grown over the past two decades, Mission ConneXion Northwest each January has become one of the region’s biggest annual...
Portland mission launches mobile service to help the needy
PORTLAND — For the first time in its 71-year history of serving neighbors in need, Portland Rescue Mission is now delivering life-sustaining meals and...
Newberg university, Salem mission grapple with recent COVID spikes
Both Union Gospel Mission of Salem and George Fox University in Newberg responded quickly to combat COVID-19 outbreaks last month.
As reported Nov. 9 by...