College/Young Adult and Single Adult Ministries

College / Young Adult

At the Cross Ministries is a ministry for young adults, ages 18-30. Each week we host several different events where students and young people 30 and younger, whether married or single, gather for times of Bible study, worship, and fellowship. There are also many exciting opportunities to serve within the ministry. At the Cross Ministries meets for Bible Study on Thursdays, 7-9 pm at church. They also meet at 10 am Sundays in the Multi-Purpose Room for Sunday School. Contact Bill Brown at 503.524.7000.

Detailed College Ministries Information

F.O.C.U.S.

The Fellowship of College and University Students “Coffee House” meets from 7—10 pm on Fridays in downtown Portland. Friendship evangelism/discussion with internationals takes place over a soup dinner. International students are welcome to attend regardless of one’s spiritual background. Contact Ben Walker at 503.484.7697.

Single Adults

Single adults at Southwest are welcome and encouraged to be integrated into any of our Adult Ministries, which have purposefully not discriminated between ages or life situations. The following groups have formed for those seeking additional opportunities for fellowship and service alongside other single, adult Christians.

Living Water (Ages 30+)

The Living Water ministry provides single adults an opportunity to encourage each other in Christian growth through fellowship and social activities, with the purpose of developing and exercising our spiritual gifts and skills to minister to the community for God's glory.

Living Water meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, at 12:30 pm in Room 280. We have a light lunch and childcare is provided.

Living Water also meets on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays of each month for socials from 6-8 pm at the home of Tia Bacon. Contact Tia Bacon at 503.430.7523.

Single Women's Bible Study

Meets Thursdays, 7-9 pm at the church in Room 280 for Bible study. This year's study, "How GREAT is Our God" is a Charles Swindoll Bible study. Single ladies of all ages are welcome. To sign up for the study, contact Colleen Becker at 503.840.0658.