Forming God’s People
Forming whole disciples through worship, work, and witness.
AVODA House is a
Formation Household
Your Whole Life is AVODA
AVODA is a Hebrew word that describes an integrated life of worship, work, and witness—faith woven into every aspect of your life, not compartmentalized.
The Whole Life of AVODA
Worship
Healthy rhythms in your household that deepen your relationship with God and cultivate peace.
Work
Strong leadership and calling through God’s design for stewardship, work, and provision.
Witness
Steady presence as Christ’s witnesses in the world through advocacy and civic engagement.
Your Whole Life is AVODA
Your Whole Life is AVODA
The AVODA House Journey
Walking Through the House
Discipleship Academy
The Formation Wing of the House, a discipleship academy devoted to the patient formation of God’s people, rooted in relationship and theology.
Home Church Gatherings
A community of private homes serving as centers of prayer, worship, and friendship modeled after the Holy Spirit filled church of Acts.
Care of the House (C.A.R.E)
Relational care within the house and beyond, supporting healing, life guidance, and areas like vocation, and legal literacy.
Public Square Initiatives
Initiatives that equip believers to understand government and engage society with biblical wisdom and practical tools.
“Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
—James 1:4
A Message From the Founders
AVODA House was not built in a boardroom, it was birthed through surrender to Jesus Christ.
In the years following the pandemic, during a cold season when much of the world stood still, the Lord invited us into a quieter way of building.
At that time, Melrose was sent by God to homes across the United States—ministering around kitchen tables, praying in living rooms, and walking closely with families as the Holy Spirit healed, restored, and reignited what had grown dim. What began as simple obedience became the quiet beginning of a historic move of God.
Where the Story Begins
Discover our history and how people are formed within the House today.