In this episode of "According to the Cassles," hosts Amy and Tray Cassels are joined by a special guest, Jason Shepperd, who is the pastor of Church Project in The Woodlands, Texas. They discuss the founding principles of Church Project, its unique approach to church, and the importance of community and accountability in house churches.

Key Points:

• Church Project was founded in 2010 with a vision to return to the original intent of the church.
• Started with just 40 people and has grown to include thousands across various house churches.
• The church is essential to Jesus, representing His bride.
• Jason had no aspirations of leading a church initially but felt redirected by God.
• Recognized a disconnect between his experiences and biblical teachings.
• Many churches exhibit a form of godliness but lack its full power.
• Jason identified key DNA elements present in every church throughout history.
• Founded Church Project with these core convictions despite limited resources.
• Church Project's unique approach is based on the early church model.
• Simplicity, relevance, and a biblical foundation are emphasized.
• Church Project aims to use timeless, biblical language, such as "house church."
• House churches should be part of a larger community for support and accountability.
• "Simplicity for the sake of generosity" is Church Project's guiding principle.
• Over $10 million has been invested in gospel-centered and house church planting ministries.
• Meditation involves deeply considering and contemplating scripture.
• Jason distinguishes between teaching and preaching, emphasizing action.
• Jason started podcasting during the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain connections.
• "Start with Seven" encourages daily 7-minute Scripture meditation with resources.
• "Good God Gospel" promotes meaningful conversations without pushing faith.
• Jason emphasizes making people feel loved, connected, and heard, regardless of their beliefs.

Quotable Moments:

It's something he's invested his life in and died for, rose again for. So I think if we're going to be a part of it, we need to know what it is.”- Jason Shepperd (00:01:56) on the significance of understanding the church.

”Having a community of house churches that supported, accountable, cares for one another, rather than isolated house churches, individualized, that, for me, is the beautiful picture of the body.” - Jason Shepperd (00:08:51)

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