Portland Pastor Brett Meador Says Revival Is Brewing on the Left Coast

Pastor Brett Meador shares how God is drawing thousands to Himself in Portland and why we shouldn’t give up on the West Coast.

from GodTube.com and Michael Foust

Updated Sep 05, 2025

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Brett Meador is the pastor of Athey Creek Church in Portland, Ore., where he recently led the PDX Crusade that drew 35,000 people and saw 3,200 decisions for Christ. In this conversation, he reflects on the challenges of ministering in one of America’s most unchurched cities and why he believes revival is stirring on the West Coast. Meador also shares stories of transformation, the role of local churches, and why he’s hopeful for Portland’s future. "The Lord is moving," he said.

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Originally published September 05, 2025.

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