The Jonathan House is a covenantal Christian community, rooted in Washington, D.C. since 1986. Situated on East Capitol Street, just a ten-minute walk from the House and Senate office buildings, the Jonathan House offers young Christian men in their 20’s who work full-time an opportunity to grow deeply in Christ through a shared life of discipleship, service, and intentional fellowship.
The vision of the Jonathan House is to cultivate the mind, heart, and character of Jesus Christ in every resident. Our desire is to see lives transformed, not by comfort or convenience, but by commitment to Christ and one another. Drawing from Romans 12:2, we long to see our minds renewed and lives reoriented around the truth of the Gospel. In community, we learn to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), to encourage one another toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24), and to embody the love of Christ to both our brothers in the house and to every guest who enters our door (Romans 12:13 and 1 Peter 4:8-9).
The Jonathan House is a home for young men desiring to walk by faith and not by sight, to grow in Christlike maturity, and to pursue a rhythm of life that reflects devotion to Him. Jesus called His followers to be a light in the world-- “A city set on a hill cannot be hidden... let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14–16). We seek to be that light-- on Capitol Hill, in our workplace, and in every area of our lives.
Each resident commits to a weekly Bible study and house meeting. We eat dinner together as a community at least three times a week, sharing responsibility for cooking and cleaning. We hold quarterly retreat, monthly ‘work days’ and host regular parties. Each member of the house also commits to spending time daily with Jesus Christ in prayer, Scripture, confession, adoration, and intercession.
Each resident is expected to be an active participant in the life of a local church, attending weekly worship services and engaging in the broader body of Christ. While the Jonathan House fosters fellowship and spiritual growth, it is not a substitute for the Church-- which is the body of Christ and the primary context for corporate worship, biblical teaching, the sacraments, and pastoral care (1 Corinthians 12:27; Acts 2:42). Rather, the Jonathan House serves as a communal expression of Christian fellowship that supports and extends the life of the Church in daily living.
The house itself has six rooms, thirteen beds, and three and a half bathrooms.
For more information, feel free to contact me (Stone Griffin) at 540-931-3237.
Additional Details
Desired Gender:
Male
Rent:
$825