November 6, 2019
Fellows Reflection: James Gilliam
Each month, a member of the Abundant Life Fellows 2019-20 Class will be sharing a personal reflection on our blog. This month we hear from James on STRIVE and the story of Gideon. “I’m not going unless you make me laugh.” “I’m not going unless there is WiFi.” These phrases were floating around the bus as we made our way to Watermarks Camp in Scottsville, VA. With an energized group of students...
September 20, 2019
Fellows Reflection: Rachel Gaffin
Each month, a member of the Abundant Life Fellows 2019-20 Class will be sharing a personal reflection on our blog. Up first, Rachel Gaffin! “Let the little children come to me.” It’s what Jesus said to his disciples after they tried to prevent children from distracting Jesus while he taught. Often, in children’s Bibles, Sunday School coloring pages, and renaissance paintings of this story, the...
July 23, 2019
My Abundant Life Story: Dieira Henderson
"The adventures I had were amazing and wonderful, but what I realize now as an adult is that God’s love and his truths were planted in me at such a young age." On June 13, former program participant Dieira Henderson shared her Abundant Life story with attendees of our 2nd Annual Art of Building Community benefit. Dieira's involvement spans 19 years, and includes Johnson Tutoring and Bible Club,...
June 14, 2019
Working together to live an Abundant Life (video)
At the 2nd Annual Art of Building Community benefit, Abundant Life debuted a video short featuring interviews with staff, partners, and a former participant. Together they describe our philosophy of holistic community development and its impact on Prospect families and the neighborhood. The video includes program footage to give you an inside look at how we walk alongside our neighbors. We'd...
May 8, 2019
My Abundant Life Story: Robert Cunningham
As a pastor and an aspiring theologian, I have an ever-accruing list of men and women whom I long to learn from and emulate. One such figure is Dietrich Bonhoeffer. As evidenced by the vast spectrum of ways in which Bonhoeffer is championed, quoted and appropriated, he is a complex figure to say the least. Perhaps his resistance to being constrained into a particular camp – theological,...
April 2, 2019
My Abundant Life Story: Emma Grover
When I first became a student at UVA, I was so impressed with all the great programs available in Charlottesville and through Madison House that allowed for interaction and mentorship between kids in the community and college-age students. I was eager to get involved with one of the nearby elementary schools, and I was told about the great work that Abundant Life had been doing at Johnson...