Introduction
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I am Titus. You may know me as “I am Athanasius” from Substack or Discord. Jonathan Fisk has appointed me overseer of the Hebron Collegium.
Jesus Christ is LORD. This truth offends reason. Believe in His name, for you are thereby a child of God our Father.
I cannot claim to be short-winded, as those who have spoken with me can attest. I cannot claim to be perfectly even-keeled, as those who have argued with me can affirm. Nevertheless, I shall here pursue measured and efficient writing.
The Hebron Collegium is the brotherhood who have visited, committed their ways to Jesus Christ, and confess that He is LORD. The Collegium chapter-house in Rockford is for patient challenge and targeted rest.
As I acclimate to my new responsibilities for the collegium, I hope to share progress, insights, and stories here so that you may rejoice in the good God is doing among us and be inspired to do good where you are.
Hebron does not exist to be the place where good occurs. It is for equipping those who come to do good in their calling. When all whom God deems need this place have come and gone, that work here will be complete.
I am considering these for future posts:
Explore various rooms in the house (their purpose and their use) to set expectations for any visitors.
Describe completed projects. We currently have a tiling project in the chapel.
Share resident testimonies.
Share insights learned and ideas explored by the brethren.
Publicize the application process for longer stays.
Record upkeep of the property (logging the waivers & procedures) to inform the long-term resident and record the policies publicly.
Share publications by the brethren elsewhere online.
Share monthly updates on events and finances.
I cannot know what you do and do not wish to read without your feedback. I endeavor to share what is good to share. Your encouragement and support will be most welcome. Your sharing of the good here may be God’s means of inspiring others to do good also.
Hebron adapts to those who use it. It is molded by those who come. Each member of Jesus’ body has a different calling. We cannot serve all. Whomever the Lord sends we shall serve as we are able.
The men who come do not leave unaffected. Each man’s impact is tuned to his need and his investment. We are not industrial; each man will grow as God provides his journey.
Many elsewhere have concerns. Many leave with complaints. Many visitors suggest improvements. I reside, remain, and endeavor to improve. Your prayers, patience, and support are always welcome gifts. May God bless His people, and strengthen us, His servants, to do each day His good and gracious will.
The blessing of the Lord Jesus Christ be upon you all,
Titus Berndt
This is great. I rejoice. Love it and want more.
I am a young man, who can attest to the value the Hebron can give. I went to the Hebron to grow as a man after getting my bachelor's in History, before going on with my studies.
After being there for roughly a year (academic year of 2024-2025), few of the things that grew there: I know better on how to keep spaces clean, have a desire towards positive iron sharpening iron among brothers, and take initiative when it comes to my own studies. Brotherhood grows when you befriend someone, who is also trying to follow Christ, and come to disagree with them on a certain thing. This reminds me of the argument between Paul and Mark in the New Testament. A muscle in brotherhood that only grows with godly love and in close quarters.
For those considering: It is good and right to work, but be weary of it taking over the growth that can be achieved there. Learn how to take notes well that you might apply and memorize what you read. Be willing to try reading books that are hard to understand. This is a place where you grow in awareness of your body, ideas, knowledge of the Bible, food that all things that have been given us to rule over may be ruled well. Truth edifies and brings peace and joy.