I spend most of my time in coffee shops around Portland, drinking mocha's, writing, and talking to people.  I am a church planter and my goal is to meet 15 new people a day.  Don't get too excited about that number, I fail at that most days.  Usually, I end up talking to more like 5 or 6 people.  My goal is not to "convert" people, it's simply to strike up a conversation and hope that over time I will continue to see them - overtime building a friendship.  What do I talk about?  Well, anything.  It's hard to make sure I'm not awkward in approach, but I've worked out some kinks and can pretty much talk about anything now.  

That to say, that's what this blog will be about.  I will share my thoughts on conversations I have around Portland.  I have 6 coffee shops in particular that I make rounds at.  I've gotten to know a lot of the employees and some regulars.  I've only lived here 5 months, so much of what I'll share is the things I'm learning in my interactions with the people I meet and how that affects me, my faith, and my venture in church planting. 

People ask me all the time, "How do you start a church in an area where you don't know anyone?"  To that I answer, "Good question."  I don't know - not really a clue -  but I'm going from coffee shop to coffee shop learning a lot about people and making some good friends.

So, through this blog I will invite you into my journey - from meeting people in coffee shops to the struggles I face in starting a new church.  Maybe, you can even learn something too.  This should be fun...