Equip PDX 2008

In September of 2008, the Portland International House of Prayer will launch its first internship program, called equippdx '08.

This year long journey is for those interested in exploring the areas of prayer, mission, justice and the arts. Together, we will consider how these areas fit into the broader idea of community transformation. We will also be concerned with how to live passionately for Jesus every day, incorporating each of the above areas into the rhythm of our lives. Participants will have the opportunity to work a part- or full-time job while living in community with 8-10 other men and women. Speakers will include leaders from the Portland area, as well as those from other parts of our nation and the world. Weekly prayer meetings will take place at the Portland International House of Prayer and outreach involvement to the poor and fatherless will be a requirement.

equippdx '08 will also involve a wider community surrounding LivingStonespdx, a ministry of the Portland International House of Prayer. Opportunities for friendships, mentor relationships and great times of learning together will be provided on a weekly basis!

If you or others you know are interested, please contact us at equippdx@gmail.com for a full application packet. you may also send questions to this email address.

The house participants will live in is located in the inner NE community of Portland, near Grant High School and the Lloyd Center. Public transportation is right outside of our door! Most of the prayer and outreach activities will take place in downtown Portland, just a few minutes away using MAX.

A monthly fee will include all living expenses and program costs. Optional mission trips, conferences and retreats will be additional.

Again, if you have any questions and/or are interested, please contact us as soon as possible. Space is limited and all applications need to be returned to us no later than
August 1, 2008.

Grace to you,
Renee
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A postcard will be mailed out in the next few weeks to everyone on our mailing list with the following overview:


What is equippdx?

equippdx is a facilitated season to explore the concepts of Prayer, Mission, Justice and the Arts as they pertain to our everyday lives in our everyday world, and to the broader picture of community transformation.

equippdx is for you if…

• You desire to explore what it is to live a life of ministry but don't feel God's call for your life involves traditional full-time ministry. You have pursued a career path and a life direction. You would like to take a season to explore what it is to carry the life and death of Christ into your office, friendships, hobbies and free time, but don't have the ability to put your life and career on hold to do it.

• You have participated in internship or discipleship programs in the past but now feel the need to explore how to live your daily life out of that deep deposit of God you received in that season.

• You would like to understand what community transformation entails, and how it is connected to prayer, mission, justice and the arts. You have a deep burden to see God transform a specific community and want to understand the tools God gives every-day, career-established, relationally-minded people to do ordinary things with extraordinary effect.

equippdx is a one-year program set in a community household of 25 to 35 year-olds. The structured activities and study times focus on prayer, personal growth, relationships, community service, the creative arts and worship, and their part in community transformation. All program activities are scheduled around traditional 'office hours' to allow participants to continue in their career path and to work while in the program.