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.

What it takes

Where every dollar goes.

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

Part 285% of goal
$68,723of $80,650
Raised $53,723Committed $15,000Still needed $11,927
Part 1

Loan Origination

Fees and closing costs to secure the building loan and finalize the purchase.

$12,450 totalof $12,450
Part 2

Remodel

The house is due for some major repairs and upgrades in order to serve us for years to come.

$68,723 totalof $80,650
Septic
$40,000
Roof
$15,000
4 Bathrooms
$10,000
Kitchen & Appliances
$6,650
Flooring
$5,000
Landscaping
$3,000
Other
$1,000
Part 3

Principal Reduction

Our goal is to raise 10% of $775,000 to reduce the loan principal. Lowering the principal will reduce our monthly mortgage payment and strengthen our long-term financial stability.

$0 totalof $77,500

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.

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
usa@gcommission.org
Venmo
@gcmissions →
Cash App
$gcmsbuilding →
Check

Make checks payable to Great Commission.

Mailing address
PO Box 33522
Portland, OR 97292
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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 set 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 fireplace 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 quiet prayer cabin — a place where students encounter God.

Other ways to help

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Stay in the loop

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

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Contact us

Have a question about the house, the project, or how to give? Send us a note and someone from the GCMS team will get back to you.

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

Philippians 4:19