God has placed all of us in a place where we can have influence. What are you doing with this influence? This influence has nothing to do with power or position (note Jesus' posture in his ministry, and the influence he had). Our influence is a more subversive one. Our influence comes because God is transforming our lives. Rather than being ashamed of this, we should eagerly let others see what God is doing! Then you find the place where you are planted is a place God wants to rebuild/restore/renew. Has God done enough in your life to want to join Him on His mission to Portland?

Isaiah 61:4 - 6