April 21, 2020
Fellows Reflection: “A Year Ago”
A year ago, if you had told me I would be studying for the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) and taking it in two short months, I would have called you crazy. A year ago, I committed to join the inaugural Abundant Life Fellows Program and move to Charlottesville in August. A year ago, I was hoping that by the time I graduated from Penn State University, I would have more clarity on what my...
March 5, 2020
Fellows Reflection: Jonathan Knabe
My time in Prospect over the past six months has been quite impactful and transformative. Having previously been involved with Christian community development work for two years in Church Hill, Richmond through East End Fellowship, I somewhat knew what I was getting into. It has been difficult to learn more and more about the systemic problems that neighborhoods like Prospect have faced for...
February 27, 2020
Now accepting applications for our 2020-21 Fellows class!
We are now accepting applications for our second class of Abundant Life Fellows! The Abundant Life Fellowship is a 9-month (mid-August through mid-May) program designed to equip young adults to engage their faith holistically through the practical theology of Christian Community Development. Fellows will build deep and formative relationships with each other, Victory Church members, and the...
January 22, 2020
Abundant Madness returns on March 19!
We are sorry to announce that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Abundant Madness 2020 has been canceled. We will be in touch shortly with those who have already bought tickets and/or donated towards the event. Mark your calendars: Abundant Life's popular annual fundraiser, Abundant Madness, returns on March 19 to coincide with the first day of the NCAA Division 1 men's basketball tournament!...
January 16, 2020
Fellows Reflection: Katy Correa
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 Katy. “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.” - 1 John 4:18-19 Love. One word that holds so much weight. That...
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...