About Portland Christian Center

Helping people become fully devoted followers of Jesus for over 100 years.

Our Mission is Clear

Love God, Present Hope, and Develop People.

We’re committed to creating a place where everyone can encounter God’s presence, build deep relationships, and discover their purpose through serving. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for decades or are just beginning to explore faith, you belong here.

Read Our Story

Love God

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” — Mark 12:30 (NIV)

Present Hope

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 (NIV)

Develop People

“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” — Ephesians 4:11-12 (NIV)

PCC’s All In Culture

We believe culture shapes everything we do. These ten commitments guide how we serve, lead, and live out our mission together:

We choose to unite with God’s mission.

We live and teach biblical principles because we believe methods change, but the Gospel does not.

We desire presence over performance.

We are empowered by and hungry for more of the Holy Spirit.

We are committed to building the kind of team we want to be a part of.

We over communicate everything, repeatedly… and then do it again.

We are a collaborative team that chooses trust over doubt.

We celebrate wins that move the mission forward.

We lead with integrity and expect that from others.

We pursue excellence to honor God and inspire others.

Our Story

For more than a century, Portland Christian Center has been part of the spiritual heartbeat of Portland.

1924

A Beginning in Revival

A spiritual awakening sweeps through Portland. A small group of families, transformed by the Holy Spirit, gather in the home of “Papa and Mama” Vetch, owners of a beloved Portland dairy. From that living room, The Portland Gospel Tabernacle is born.

1928

Global Connection

The church affiliates with the Assemblies of God, becoming a leader in Sunday attendance and missions giving.

1930

New Gathering Place

The congregation moves to S.E. 12th & Taylor, continuing to grow. Some families who joined during this season are still part of PCC today.

1947

A New Home & New Name

Under Pastor N.D. Davidson, a modern sanctuary is built at S.E. 20th & Madison. The church is renamed Portland’s First Assembly of God. This location is home for nearly 30 years.

1970

Building on the Hill

Property on Dosch Road is purchased for a new campus.

1978

First Service on Dosch Road

Pastor Jim Swanson leads the first gathering in the new facility—a “light on the hill” overlooking the city.

Today

Looking Forward

As we approach our 100th year, we give thanks for God’s faithfulness and look with expectation to the future, believing the best is yet to come.

Nate and Miel Lindseth

Lead Pastors of PCC

Meet Our Pastors

After years of serving in various pastoral roles across Washington State, we followed God’s clear call to Portland, stepping out in faith and into something new. With a deep passion for reaching the lost and seeing lives transformed by Jesus, we were honored to step into leadership at this incredible church — one with a rich, 100-year legacy. We’re committed to honoring that legacy while boldly pursuing God’s vision for the future: to love God, present hope, and develop people. Our heart is to bring the hope of Jesus to every corner of Portland. From the moment you walk through our doors, we hope you feel welcomed, valued, and at home. We look forward to meeting you and walking this journey together.