Pre-Kairos
God formed a family for this time and place.
The story of Kairos began as a gospel burden shared by families who wanted to follow Jesus with integrity, raise the next generation in the faith, and love Sarasota with the hope of Christ.
Where the burden began
A Gospel Burden
Kairos began with a burden to see the gospel lived faithfully in ordinary homes, families, friendships, and conversations. We were not looking for another activity to manage. We were longing for a Christ-centered family where Scripture would be loved, the gospel would be clear, and people could follow Jesus together. That burden was personal before it became public. We wanted a church family for our children, our friends, and others hungry for community shaped by Christ's love, God's Word, and mission to people who still need hope.
A core team being shaped
Families Praying
The beginning of Kairos was marked by families praying together, asking the Lord to search our hearts, clarify our motives, and form a people who belonged to Christ and to one another. The core team changed through the process, but the burden stayed the same. We wanted a gospel-centered, Christ-loving, people-loving community that could speak to a young generation, including our own children. We wanted the next generation to take the baton of faith, love the church, and reach Sarasota with Christ's love.
The burden became a step of faith
Church Taking Root
We considered the cost, searched our hearts, and faced the fears that come with starting something new. The burden of the gospel outweighed the uncertainty, and with each step the Lord seemed to make the next step clearer. We began gathering in homes and parks, sharing the gospel, building relationships, and asking whether the Lord was forming a new spiritual family. As we gathered, the name Kairos took on weight: God's appointed time, in this place, for this work.
Beyond the borders of one church
Mission for City
The mission began in simple places: playgrounds, neighborhoods, parks, stores, and ordinary conversations with people the Lord placed in our lives. That mission is not finished. We still have much to learn and much to do. Our goal is not only to build a local church. Our goal is to proclaim Christ, call people out of darkness and into His light, and love both Christ and our city while caring faithfully for the flock God entrusts to us.