From Argentina to Portland: The Unexpected Journey of a Church Planter

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Join Tim Osborn and Pete Armstrong as they explore the winding path that led guest Matt Boyd to plant Sojourn Church in Northeast Portland. From a youth spent in traditional church settings to a life-altering mission trip to Argentina, and then serving in India, Matt shares the formative experiences that shaped his understanding of ministry and prepared him for the unique challenges and unexpected blessings of planting a church in the Upper Left. Discover the importance of a missionary heart, the lessons learned from both successes and "fallen soldiers," and the collaborative spirit Matt is fostering in the Portland church planting landscape.

Learn more about Sojourn Church at https://www.sojournpdx.org/

Key Topics Discussed:

• Matt's upbringing and early faith journey.
• The pivotal mission trip to Argentina and meeting his wife.
• Serving in India and the lessons learned in a highly unreached area.
• The challenging transition back to the US and the call to Portland.
• The experience of planting Sojourn Church in Northeast Portland.
• The importance of a missionary mindset in church planting.
• Reflections on church planting in Portland: successes, challenges, and "fallen soldiers."
• The significance of collaboration and networking among Portland churches.
• Matt's role with GC2 in supporting church planters in the Northwest.