YK spreading in Europe The following is an exciting update on the growth of YK, written by our (SM) Youth Mobilization Coordinator in Europe, Timo Raassina, and Youth Kairos Head Facilitator, Joanne Graver. This year we have had the privilege of doing several Youth Kairos courses in Europe. There have now been courses in UK, […]
Simply Mobilizing
YK Spreading in Europe
#MobiJourney: Luke from Malaysia
#Mobijourney: Luke from Malaysia Youth Kairos continues to be an effective tool in mobilizing the youth today. During a recent course in Malaysia, we were excited to hear how Youth Kairos has made an impact on 17-year old Luke Chiang, a member of the youth committee in his church. Below is his story of […]
Opportunities for Breakthrough in North East India
Opportunities for Breakthrough in North East India The following article is an update from international director, Max Chismon, who spent a week in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya State in North East India, for ministry. North East India is that part of India that, on a map, looks like it shouldn’t be part of India […]
Beyond Comfort Zones: “Now I have a purpose, calling”
Beyond Comfort Zones: “Now I have a purpose, calling” “Youth Kairos (YK) has changed my heart. Now, whenever I see a person from another culture, I want to speak with them. When someone talks about missionary work, I get excited. Youth Kairos gave me a heart for mission with God.” This is what Oliver, a […]
SM Center, Buzzing Through the Summer
SM Center, Buzzing Through The Summer June was a beehive of activity at the SMI Center in Butuan City, Philippines. We hosted an intensive Kairos Course that rekindled the passion for mission in some, while clarifying God’s vision for mission for the first time in others. Immediately following, we ran the pilot Partner Development Program training week […]
Kairos: A Course For All Seasons
Kairos: A Course For All Seasons Kairos for the third time! Fourteen eager participants including three couples and an expectant mother were among what made the Kairos Course, held at SMI centre, 18-23 June 2017 special. Max Chismon, SMI Director, facilitated the course together with 3 others from SMI. Third time participant, Pastor Lathur from […]
Enlightened & advancing
God’s purpose
Enlightened & advancing God’s purpose The Kairos course was “a life changing moment” for Dennis Mutua who grew more “intentional” in reaching people for Christ ever after. The youth worker in Kenya attended the course August 2011, in a local church at MOI University, Kenya, along with other university students. “The main highlight for me […]
YK Thailand takes off
YK Thailand takes off Thailand saw its first ever Youth Kairos in virbrant Bangkok in late May, with a facilitating team representing North, Central and South Thailand—the youngest facilitator being eighteen years old! The course finished to an enthusiastic response (from both the participants and the team) with approximately twenty graduates, eight of whom went […]
Kairos course in North England
Kairos course in North England A Kairos course in North England finished with a flourish as nine graduates learned to integrate crucial mission truths into everyday life. The discipleship aspect came out very clearly at this course. Rather than specifically moving on in practical ways to “bless” or “work” amongst the nations, participants clearly grasped […]
First YK in Sri Lanka
First YK in Sri Lanka Youth Kairos kicked off in Sri Lanka early this April to an enthusiastic response from its eighteen pioneer participants, representing both Tamil and Sinhalese people groups of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s cultural diversity and history added to the dynamic and impact of the course, with one highlight being on the […]