SUNDAY AT METRON - 3/1/26

"When I look at this gorgeous piece of art created by Rosalind Franklin, I find it to be such a beautiful depiction of Metron Community…The open book speaks to a safe space - a sanctuary - where vulnerability is not only welcomed, but held sacred…On each page our individual stories are written and bound together, not in perfection, but in the love and laughter that is Metron…And in the bold colors and the untamed arrangement of the flowers, I see a beautifully organic community doing life together…Thank you, Jim Swilley, for creating and leading Metron Community…Perhaps the most beautiful part of all is that this book is still being written…"

- TP 

"Today was perfection. As I suspected, there were laughs and tears. I HAD to be in the Atlanta Theater space with everyone. It was a fitting send-off for a wonderful season. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next!"

- EJ

"I loved everything about the service this morning! Thank you for sharing with us the intimate details of your Mom's final hours and moments. What a blessing and honor to hear the beautiful story of her crossing over. It was perfect, and I'm so thankful that God gave you this heavenly experience to cherish! What a wonderful way to close out this season of Metron in the Theatre. The thing is, Bishop...Wherever YOU are is METRON, and forever this shall be! "

- DS

"The journey with you all of these years has been epic. The next chapter will be just as exciting. Just wanted to give another shout out to Roz.... The setting with treats on it which had pages to a book pulled out was incredible there is meaning to the stack of books in picture as well."

- BJB

TODAY AT METRON - 2/8/26

"I just listened to your message tonight, and for the first time in a long time I felt God in your message. Thank you so much."

- DL

"Bish...Thank you for today! Please never stop sharing your personal stories. The human way you navigate through life helps us all."

- BJB

SUNDAY AT METRON - 1/18/26

"I was able to ‘breathe’ deeper today. Such confirmation, affirmation, solution focusing, reconciling the old with my ‘new normal’, motivation and assurance that I am ‘lifing’ specially designed for me. ‘Where He leads me, I will follow…’ Thank you, Bishop for never letting me down when it comes to the ‘manna’ for THIS day."

- CP

"I just finished watching your message from this morning for the second time! This one message spoke to my heart on many different levels. Thank you for being so transparent, and for sharing your life stories with us. Your story IS the Word. Even in the presence of death, you minister such life."

- DS

"Thank you for all you do. Even with all you have on your plate, you give us what we need."

- BJB

"This morning was such a good gathering at Metron. It was like we were all sitting around and just being human, and having human experiences. You're doing great throughout all of this. Your mom is, and has been, in good hands"

- EWS

"Loved your teaching today, as always. Agreeing with you for the best."

- TJR

 

TODAY AT METRON -1/11/26

"I laughed and cried with you today. As always, you spoke to my heart. Thank you."

- TJR

"Today's message was directed towards us. We continue to be fed, and we appreciate you...We love you both, and we are excited about the next installment in this series." 

- DH 

"Today was another one of those days where I feel like the message was specifically for me! I left today feeling rejuvenated and empowered. That's the way you should feel from your spiritual leader. People who don't have that don't know what they are missing! Thank you Bish!"

- BJB

"Your comments today on transparency made me think that many are afraid to be. So many people hide in untruths. I believe so many in fundamentalism don't think they can ever be good enough. Also, the kairos thing gives place to miracles  It's the fullness of time so anything can happen. Chronos says No, Kairos says anything is possible."

- BLR

"Today's message was, as are all of your teachings...timely. The importance of "carpe'ing those diems" is top of mind. I'm taking your advice and will live every moment to the fullest."

- EJ

"This message you spoke today! So encouraging, assuring, enlightening, and impactful!"

- DS

 

SUNDAY AT METRON - 1/4/26

"Your first installment in the first series of "2026" did not disappoint!! It's a brand new year, and your first fruits were plentiful! The First governs the Rest! The atomosphere is charged with possiblity! I'm so excited for Part 2!"

- DS

"I am so intrigued by this new upcoming series. I have been so interested in Kairos time and looking forward to learning more."

- BJB

"I swear your teaching has a way of opening the eyes of my heart to see exactly what I need to see in the exact moment I need to see it…"

- TC

"...Your light...lights my path too!!"

- LN

 

SUNDAY AT METRON - 12/28/25

"This word hit me today. It truly gave me what I needed."

- BB

 

CHRISTMAS AT METRON - 12/21/25

"...every bit of it was perfect"

- ES

"Had an absolutely Joyful Day at Metron Community today 🎄" 

- RWK

"We had Johnny who played the cello...I am so drawn to him...someone had broken into his car and stolen his cello, and when it was mentioned during the live service, someone online donated $1111.00 toward him buying another one. You talk about the Christmas spirit...it doesn't get any more Christmas than that."

- EWS

"I met Jim Swilley years ago, when he was all in the news, and over these last 12 years or so, he feels like a rock that many of us lean on, who is always there...someone who speaks to the storms, as he goes through maybe bigger storms at times than any of us."

- EWS

"...The theatre was set up beautifully, and the food smelled and looked amazing. As usual, you and Ken are dashing! We apologize we had to leave and not participate in the festivities. We had prior commitments to handle today. We love you both. Merry Christmas!!"

- DH

"The food was laid out and served to us by a celebrity chef from the Food Network, Chef Elliott. He is really a nice man and was kind to everyone…and the food was delicious."

- EWS

 "...I did it because we love you, and we love Metron, and it was a way for Larry and me to show how much you’ve blessed us, and how much you are appreciated..."

- CCY

"Yes! It was amazing. I really wished I could have hugged everyone there!"

- KJM

"Today was just perfect! Thank you for another awesome year!"

- BJB

"What a divine Christmas Service it was!! The prettiest decorations, the most delicious-looking display of food! The anointed musical talent that was in the house! Everyone who participated was incredible and perfect in their moment! You speaking, Ken speaking, the congregation sharing...just every bit of it...was everything it was meant to be! Even though you didn't have anything specific in mind for this year, I feel that God gave this spiritually orchestrated desire of your heart, in a manner that your soul needed it most!"

- DS