Church History

Seven families formed Chinese Faith Baptist Church on February 25, 1989 and held its first worship service on Sunday, June 11, 1989 at the former home of Larry and Elaine Chin in North Portland, Oregon. Dr. Edward W. Goodrick, Greek professor from Multnomah Bible College, spoke on “What is the Church?” A total of 33 adults and 19 children were in attendance. Refreshments were served and that has become a tradition to this present time.

On July 2, 1989, the church moved to the lower level of Evangel Baptist Church at NE 28th and Flanders Street, Portland, Oregon. The church met at this location until April 2008 when Evangel Baptist Church transferred the building to Imago Dei to use for offices. CFBC then relocated to Western Seminary, 5511 NE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, Oregon. A search for a permanent location became more imperative.

The Facilities Exploration Committee became aware that the Riverwest Church in Lake Oswego was available. Through God’s gracious provision, and the generous donations/personal loans of the church family, Chinese Faith Baptist Church was able to purchase the building without applying for a commercial loan. The first service was held on March 8, 2009, and the church was dedicated on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009.

Chinese Faith Baptist Church was incorporated on October 8, 1989 with 19 charter members, a Constitution, and elected officers. On March 6, 1990, the church became affiliated with the Northwest Conservative Baptist Association and CB Northwest.

Dr. Carl Laney, professor at Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon, acted as our interim pastor from 1991 – 1993.

Dr. William W. Ki was installed as our first full-time pastor August 29, 1993 - June 30, 2009 (16 years). He resigned to answer God’s call to another ministry.

Brian Gomes served as the Associate Pastor from July 13, 2003 to February 27, 2007. This position has not replaced at this time.

Ministries

The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the Chinese community of Portland metro-areas.

Sunday School classes are conducted September – May from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. for English Adults, Chinese Adults (9:15 a.m.), High School, Junior High, Junior (grades 5-6), Middler (grades 3-4), Primary (grades 1-2), Beginners (ages 4-5). Nursery is available throughout the Sunday School and morning worship hours.

Bilingual (English-Cantonese) Sunday worship service starts at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary while two children’s worship services are held in the lower level.

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Church Activities

Church Camp, Short Term Missions, Men’s Retreat, Women’s Retreat, Youth Activities, Houses of Prayer, ...

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Church Membership

70 active, 2 affiliate members, and 41 inactive members for a total of 113 members in 2008. Average weekly attendance was 127.

Church Budget

The annual operating budget for 2009-2010 is $140,000.

Church Affiliation

CFBC fellowships with eight other Chinese churches in the Portland area through PACE, (Portland Association of Chinese Evangelicals). Other Chinese para-church ministries include the Portland Gospel Center, Chinese Christian Restaurant Pastoral Fellowship, and Directed, Inc., all striving to reach the 20,000 Chinese in the metro-area.

Other Details

Such as Church Covenant, and Constitution may be found at our church website.

Around Lake Oswego

City parks, downtown art, and lush, forested lake vistas typify Lake Oswego, Oregon. Located on the west bank of the Willamette River just minutes south of Portland, Lake Oswego has many attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Take a leisurely ride on the historic Willamette shore trolley. The six-mile rail line runs between Lake Oswego and Portland along the west bank of the Willamette River.

Downtown Lake Oswego offers fine shops and boutiques, and many different kinds of restaurants. Outdoor art graces each downtown block, and is enhanced by beautiful hanging baskets, plaza plantings and green trees everywhere.

Spring brings the farmer’s market season. Lake Oswego Farmers Market is held every Saturday from mid-May to mid-October.

With sightseeing, forest hiking, leisurely shopping, and many more unique attractions, Lake Oswego has something for everyone.

Greater Portland Population

According to the 2000 census figures, the Greater Portland area has a population of about 630,525 whereas the Chinese population is about 12,979 (2.06%).