The Lasting Fruits of the Kairos Course
Lecille GarciaOctober 2024
The Kairos Course, originally developed in the Philippines in 1994, has grown into a global movement aimed at mobilizing Christians for missions. Designed to be accessible for local churches, Kairos has since been adopted by over 100 countries and translated into multiple languages. Over the years, the course has been instrumental in awakening believers to God’s heart for the nations, equipping them with a biblical foundation, and inspiring them to take active steps in fulfilling the Great Commission.
One of the most significant fruits of the Kairos Course is the personal transformation it brings to participants. As individuals engage with the content—exploring God’s mission through the Bible, history, culture, and strategy—they often experience a renewed sense of purpose and passion for missions. Many participants testify to having their eyes opened to the unreached peoples of the world and realizing their responsibility in reaching them. This personal shift often leads to tangible actions, with many becoming involved in mission initiatives, either locally or globally.
Another key outcome of Kairos is the mobilization of local churches. The course has proven to be a powerful tool for awakening congregations to their role in God’s global mission. Churches that implement Kairos often see a rise in mission awareness and participation among their members. From prayer for unreached people groups, personal evangelism to organizing mission trips, churches are equipped to move beyond a narrow focus on local ministry and expand their vision to include the global task of evangelism. Many have gone on to become more mission-centered churches, partner with mission organizations, or send out short- and long-term missionaries.
The Kairos Course has also been a catalyst for the multiplication of mission mobilizers. Participants who are deeply impacted by the course often feel a calling to share the vision with others. As a result, many go on to become facilitators or coordinators of the course, ensuring that the message of mobilization continues to spread. This multiplication effect has been critical in expanding the reach of the Kairos Course to different regions, cultures, and languages, allowing it to impact the global body of Christ.
Another exciting fruit of Kairos is the way it fosters collaboration across churches, denominations, and mission organizations. Because Kairos is rooted in a shared vision for fulfilling the Great Commission, it brings people together from diverse backgrounds who are united in their passion for missions. This collaboration has led to joint efforts in sending missionaries, training future mobilizers, and establishing mission-focused partnerships that have a long-lasting impact.
One of the most profound impacts of the Kairos Course is its emphasis on reaching the unreached people groups around the world. By providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of God’s heart for the nations and the biblical basis for mission, Kairos empowers believers to engage intentionally with those who have never heard the gospel. For example, in regions like South Asia, SouthEast Asia and EurAsia, many Kairos graduates have gone on to establish church planting movements among marginalized communities, where the gospel had previously not been presented. In Africa, participants have initiated prayer networks focused on specific unreached groups, mobilizing local churches to intercede and take action. This focus not only raises awareness about the urgent need for evangelism among the unreached but also fosters a sense of responsibility among churches and individuals to act. As a result, Kairos has played a vital role in mobilizing resources and people toward initiatives that aim to bring the good news of Jesus to the most remote and neglected communities.
In conclusion, the fruits of the Kairos Course are vast and varied, but they all point to one central outcome: the mobilization of the Church for God’s global mission. As more believers and churches catch the vision and take action, the ripple effect of Kairos continues to be felt in the lives transformed, churches awakened, and mission movements launched.
To God be the glory for the ongoing impact of the Kairos Course and the mobilization of His people for the nations!