The Epworth Project
Blog
25
May
2013
On my front door for the last 3 years there has been a sign posted that reads, “Micah 6:8 ‘do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.’” These have become three principles that I, as a Christian, have learned through the Epworth Project, that I am to follow. Not to follow when I choose, but a lifestyle to adopt. It is now a continuous action in my life that compliments all persons whom are made in the image of God. I have grown to understand that my mission in life is to walk alongside others, where ever they are in life, build holistic relationships, and to love unconditionally.
06
May
2013
“We are delighted to welcome Jerry to our team,” said Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath, Co-Founder of the Foundation. “He brings many gifts and much wisdom to this role. We also recognize that appointing our first abbot represents a significant step forward in the growth of the Foundation. We are grateful to the Texas Methodist Foundation for the generous grant that makes this possible.”
23
Apr
2013
Through participating in the Epworth project, I began to understand discipleship as a lifestyle. Living by a rule of life helped give my life a holy rhythm. This rhythm began first thing in the morning and continued until bed time. It taught me how to walk through the day in communion with God. The habit of reading scriptures, sharing meals, and praying with the other people in my house brought me closer to God in more ways than words can ever express.
04
Feb
2013
What is it like to live in intentional community? Is it possible to co-exist in the same house with people with whom you aren’t related? What are the rules, obligations, and struggles of the neo-monastic life?
03
Dec
2012
Homelessness is not always a result of the actions you take but the people you know. Brandon share about his experiences at the Bonhoeffer house and explains that when it comes to issues of social justice, it is not what you know but who you know.
13
Nov
2012
It is easy to become one who has seen but does not see. It is easy, but it is not mandatory. We do not have to become those who do not see. But be warned, to see - to truly see - is to be called into action. The missional imagination is not content with asylum, it leads us ever deeper into the search for the reality that we can see when we look beyond what we’ve seen. It faithfully, courageously, single-mindedly pursues the kingdom of God which turns all other kingdoms on their heads.
01
Nov
2012
Grant Wells often wakes up on the back porch of his social worker’s house in East Dallas, having slept off a half-liter of vodka.
19
Feb
2012
A few weeks ago I was sitting on the sofa working on some homework when I heard a knock on the door. It was a Sunday and we often get visitors on the weekend so it was no surprise to know there was someone at the door. The surprise, however, was who it was that was knocking on our door.