Aerial view of the GCMS men's residence surrounded by tall evergreens

Great Commission Missionary School

A home worth keeping.

For nearly ten years, the house at 9610 SE 282nd Ave has been where the young men of GCMS live, learn, and grow into ministers of the gospel. It’s now for sale — and we have the chance to make it ours.

For nearly ten years, the house at 9610 SE 282nd Ave has been more than a residence for our students — it has been a place of formation.

At Great Commission Missionary School, our vision is to love God and people the way Jesus did. We help students grow in their understanding of Scripture, equip them for ministry, and inspire them to become servants of God. Most importantly, we want each student to develop a personal relationship with Christ and live out the Great Commission.

This home is where that vision becomes part of everyday life. Young men preparing for missionary service share meals, study Scripture, serve one another, and grow in responsibility. In the daily rhythms of living together, they are being discipled and prepared to follow Jesus wherever He leads.

Our landlord has decided to sell the house and has offered us the first opportunity to purchase it. We have a short window to respond — closing is set for mid-July, with remodel work to be completed by mid-August so students can move back in before the next semester begins.

In 2024, God faithfully provided a way for us to purchase a women’s residence. We see this opportunity as another invitation to trust Him and to establish a lasting home for the young men He brings to GCMS.

Purchasing the home will allow us to continue investing in students while making needed repairs and improvements so it remains a safe, welcoming place for years to come.

How to partner

Give toward the house.

Every gift — one-time or recurring — moves us closer to owning the home where our students live, study, and grow. Choose the method that works best for you.

ACH, card, or crypto

Give online by bank transfer, credit card, or cryptocurrency.

Zelle

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Email: usa@gcommission.org
Venmo

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@gcmissions
Check

Make checks payable to Great Commission.

Mailing address
PO Box 33522
Portland, OR 97292
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Not ready to give today? Pledge an amount and a date you plan to give by. Your commitment helps us plan and shows up in our fundraiser tracker.

The House

A home worth keeping.

Just under 4,500 sq ft on 1.5 private acres 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, and 2 laundry rooms. Plenty of room for the men to study, share meals, and live in community together.

And it has been more than a building. We have seen men encounter God here, grow bold to share the gospel, and walk out of this house with their lives transformed.

Front of the house surrounded by tall evergreens
The front of the house, tucked between tall firs.
Back of the house with two decks, lawn, and tall evergreens
Two decks open onto a wide lawn and the tree line.
Upstairs kitchen with wood cabinets and a sliding door to the deck
Upstairs kitchen — one of two in the house.
Upstairs living room with stone fireplace and large windows
Upstairs living room — stone fireplace and windows on both sides.
Open room with cedar walls, sliding door to deck, and an upright piano
The piano room — light, wood, and a door onto the deck.
Bathroom with brick accent wall and dated double sink vanity
One of the bathrooms slated for a full update.
Bathroom with vintage pink tile shower and mosaic backsplash
Vintage pink tile — charming, but ready for renovation.
White brick fireplace with hearth bench in the sauna lounge
The hearth in the sauna lounge — quiet and bright.
Open living and kitchen area with stone fireplace
The downstairs living and kitchen — where the men gather for meals and conversation.
Cedar sauna with bench seating and stove
A cedar sauna tucked into the lower level.
Small cedar A-frame cabin tucked among tall evergreens on the lawn
A little A-frame on the lawn — quiet space among the firs.

What it takes

Where every dollar goes.

Three parts to make this house ours. Progress updates as gifts come in.

Total raised14% of goal
$23,798of $173,825
Raised $23,798Committed $0

Purchase

13%

Down payment and loan origination to close on the house.

$11,378 raisedof $89,175
Down payment
$77,500
Loan origination
$11,675

Remodel

15%

Septic, roof, bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, and the long-overdue repairs.

$12,410 raisedof $82,000
Septic
$40,000
Roof
$15,000
4 Bathrooms
$10,000
Kitchen
$5,000
Flooring
$5,000
Other
$3,000

Others

0%

Appliances and a few smaller items to make the house livable.

$10 raisedof $2,650
Microwave
$250
Stove
$800
Dishwasher
$600
Misc.
$1,000

To direct your gift to a specific area (purchase, remodel, or move-in essentials), note it in the memo line of your check or the note field when giving online and we’ll honor it.

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Occasional updates on progress toward the goal, renovations underway, and stories from the students who live here.

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“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19