KALOS CHURCH EXISTS TO MAKE KNOWN THE BEAUTY OF JESUS
CULTURE - VISION - STRATEGY - BELIEFS
CULTURE
We center our lives around Jesus
Jesus isn’t just first on a list of priorities, He’s the center of our lives.
We go out of our way to help people know Jesus
Keeping the good news about Jesus a secret is not an option.
We do life together
Nothing on Earth is more valuable than people, so we make time and sacrifices for one another.
We always bring our best
We don’t cut corners, but go the extra mile because excellence honors God and inspires people.
We make the world a better place
We comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable, so that people will see our good works and glorify Jesus.
We are unified and diverse
We share one purpose while celebrating differences.
We cheerfully contribute our time, talent, and treasure
We believe it is more blessed to give than receive, so we contribute more than we consume.
We have too much Fun
We joke often and laugh hard when it’s appropriate (and sometimes when it's not).
We rise by lifting others
Our ceiling will become the next generation’s floor.
We think bigger than Ourselves
God’s goals are bigger than our roles.
Vision
Our beautiful church is a family...
fully following Jesus and apprenticing millions to do the same.
making an entire region a better place through good works.
able to heal the sick with the power and leading of the Holy Spirit.
where it is okay to not be okay.
both learning and practicing the ways of Scripture.
releasing the creativity of the Creator in arts and innovation.
unified in anthems of hope and adoration.
advocating for the oppressed and bringing dignity to all people.
loving one another as Jesus loves us.
diverse in ethnicity, thoughts, economics and age.
where you can belong before you believe.
where it's okay to ask questions.
actively seeking the tangible presence of God.
where miracles are normal.
more concerned about sending capacity than seating capacity.
where people know your name.
setting the lonely in families.
cultivating the potential of Heaven in every person.
helping families to thrive through rooted networks.
worshipping God with both intellect and faith.
overflowing with joy.
This is our Beautiful Church.
STRATEGY
This is how we make known the beauty of Jesus.
Know God
We help people build a relationship with God.
Find Freedom
We help people find healing and freedom through relationships with other people.
Discover Purpose
We help people find their unique gifts and purpose.
Make a Difference
We help people use their gifts to leave a lasting impact.
BELIEFS
The Bible
The Bible is the inspired, infallible word of God (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21).
Trinity
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
Jesus Christ
Jesus is fully God and fully man. He came to earth, was conceived in the virgin Mary and lived a sinless life. He died and rose again to reconcile all people to God and to free them from the power of sin and the devil. He will return someday and consummate the building of his Kingdom. All who are his bride shall reign with him. All who reject him shall suffer eternal destruction (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; Romans 9:5; Titus 2:13).
The Fall of Humanity
All people are sinners and need to have a saving relationship with God. People are made children of God when they repent of their sin, place their trust in Jesus Christ, and commit their life to him (Genesis 1:26,27; 3:1,24; Romans 3:25; 5:12-18; 1 John 1:8).
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit continually draws believers closer to God, transforms them into the image of Jesus Christ, empowers them for ministry, and distributes spiritual gifts to the Church. Believers are to always seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit. (John 16:5-15; Romans 8:16, 23, 26, 27; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
Baptism and Communion
Baptism and communion are two ordinances the Lord has given the Church. The only form of baptism we practice is believer’s baptism by immersion. (Baptism: Acts 2:38-41; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 8:26-40; 10:47; 18:8; Romans 6:3-4. Communion: Acts 2:42-46; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)
The Church
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
Matthew 16:18-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28; 1 Corinthians 7:17; 9:13-14; 12;Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32; Colossians 1:18;3:15; 1 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3