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The Beginning of the Kairos Course

The Kairos Course is not only preparation for missionaries, but also for churches to send missionaries. Kairos is about God, the Church, and the world, and it opens people’s eyes to the heart of God and His longing for the least-reached people groups (LRPG). The goal of the course is to mobilize every believer to focus on the task Jesus gave the Church so that all remaining LRPGs hear the Gospel.

The Kairos Course was developed in the Philippines in 1994 as a strategy to mobilize and train an indigenous mission force. The missionaries saw that the churches were NOT mobilizing for missions. Jonathan Lewis’s 15-lesson World Mission Course (WMC) was introduced to Filipino church leaders; however, they needed a course that was more accessible to the entire Church and easily reproducible. In 1994, they condensed the WMC, adapted it to suit different learning styles, and in 2004, the WMC became Kairos. The Kairos Course is a ministry of Living Springs International in association with World Outreach and a member of the Perspectives Family. It is now being taken into Bible Colleges, mission organizations, churches, and small groups across the globe. Kairos is in nearly 100 countries worldwide and has been translated into 60 languages! It empowers the global Church to move beyond its walls to the local community. Barriers are being broken down, and the unreached are being reached due to Kairos in local churches.

One of the essential characteristics of Kairos is that it produces unity among denominations to achieve the common goal of fulfilling the Great Commission. The idea of the course is not to impart more knowledge, but to change our hearts. It is not for any particular denomination but the body of Christ.

Kairos Start in Bulgaria

We launched the Kairos Course in Bulgaria in 2013 and promoted it to the most prominent evangelical denomination in our country. The first Kairos Course in Bulgaria was conducted in Sofia with the participation of the Mission Department of the Bulgarian Assemblies of God. Every delegate to the First Kairos Course signed up for Kairos Facilitator Training to be equipped to serve as Kairos Course Facilitator and thus to promote the Kairos Course to their local church communities.

Our Path to Maturity

Have you ever wondered why God chose to communicate the gospel through us and not through angels? I mean, the angels already had an excellent track record in serving God, hadn’t they? For example, they effectively communicated God’s message to the shepherds, who immediately left what they were doing and went to Bethlehem in search of Jesus.

So why did God choose us instead? The answer is evident when we understand God’s greater mission agenda. God’s mission agenda is twofold. Not only is God concerned about saving people, but He is also concerned about helping His saved people mature. Discipleship is God’s goal for all his saved people without exception. And in God’s wisdom and genius, God has designed our participation with him on a mission to be the means by which we mature. Living a life on mission with God is our pathway to discipleship. As we lay down our lives for him and the gospel – that’s the mission, right? Mark 8:35 – that is how the wheels of our transformation really begin to turn.

Our maturity begins to soar as we embrace life on mission with God 24/7. It did for the disciples, it did for me, it has for many of us, and it will do it for you. So, the mission has a twofold blessing: through the mission, the unsaved get saved, and the saved get discipled. As a result, God gets glorified, so the mission contains a threefold blessing. Living a life on mission with God is a win-win-win.

The Lasting Fruits of the Kairos Course

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.

Transformed Worldview

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.

Mobilization of the Local Churches

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.

Multiplication of Mission Mobilizers

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 crucial in expanding the reach of the Kairos Course to diverse regions, cultures, and languages, enabling it to impact the global body of Christ.

Collaboration Across Churches and Mission Organizations

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.

Emphasis on Reaching the Unreached

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.  

Mobilization of the Church for God’s Global Mission

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!