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EKKLESIA CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES
“Growing People. Building Families. Expanding Kingdom Influence.”

2026 Vision, Leadership & Ministry Alignment Meeting

We the Ekklesia — A Called-Out Family on Mission

Welcome to 2026 at Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries.
This year is about alignment, discipleship, evangelism, and building with excellence. Every month has a spiritual focus, a discipleship pathway, an outreach expression, and a stewardship rhythm—so nothing we do is random.

 

Our Vision
We are a “Called-Out” Family of Believers Reflecting the Image of Christ Jesus.

 

Our Purpose — “We the Ekklesia”
To Exalt the Savior, Equip the Saints, Evangelize the Lost, Extend the Love of Christ, and be the Example of a Christ-led life.

2026 Monthly Themes & Church Activities

Each month includes a clear theme, key ministry activities, outreach goals, and discipleship emphasis.

January — Reset & Renew

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

  • 21-Day Fast & Prayer

  • Vision Alignment & Leadership Focus

  • New Members Orientation Launch

  • Outreach: Winter Care / Prayer Walks

  • Corporate Giving Sunday (Building Fund)

 

February — Love in Action

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4–7

  • Marriage & Relationship Growth

  • Community encouragement outreach

  • Annual Valentine's Dinner and Dance

  • Women’s ministry emphasis

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

March — Growing in Maturity

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12–14

  • Leadership development & spiritual gifts

  • Men’s ministry emphasis

  • Community service project

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

April — The Power of the Cross

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

  • Holy Week journey & Resurrection celebration

  • Evangelism and invitations

  • Baptism emphasis

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

May — Family & Future

Scripture: Psalm 127

  • Parenting support & family strengthening

  • Youth connection events

  • Neighborhood canvassing

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

June — Health, Healing & Wholeness

Scripture: 3 John 2

  • Healing prayer service

  • Whole-person wellness focus

  • Community resource connections

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

July — Community & Connection

Scripture: Acts 2:42–47

  • Fellowship emphasis

  • Community cookout / neighborhood presence

  • Youth summer programs

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

August — Stewardship & Financial Freedom

Scripture: Proverbs 21:20

  • Stewardship teaching & practical tools

  • Back-to-school support outreach

  • Career/college prayer emphasis

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

September — Discipleship Deep Dive

Scripture: Matthew 28:19–20

  • Discipleship cohorts & ministry involvement push

  • Baptism weekend

  • Invitation and follow-up focus

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

October — Spiritual Warfare & Freedom

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3–5

  • Revival emphasis & prayer focus

  • Freedom and strongholds teaching

  • Fall community engagement

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

November — Gratitude, Giving & Generosity

Scripture: Luke 6:38

  • Thanksgiving outreach & Bless-a-Family

  • Testimony month

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

 

December — Preparing for the Future

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2–3

  • Advent / Christmas worship

  • Year-end reflection and Vision casting for 2027

  • Corporate Giving Sunday

Everyday Ekklesia Discipleship

“Church is not just what we attend. It’s who we are—every day.”

Everyday Ekklesia includes:

  • Weekly discipleship focus

  • Prayer and Scripture rhythm

  • Spiritual gifts development

  • Growth pathway into serving and leadership

New Ambassadors Class & Orientation

If you are new to Ekklesia (or ready to reconnect), this pathway will help you become rooted and activated.

Orientation Pathway (4 Modules):

  1. Who We Are (Vision / Purpose / Culture)

  2. Who You Are (Identity / Gifts / Calling)

  3. How We Grow (Discipleship / Bible study / Service)

  4. Where You Fit (Ministry placement / care / community)

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Pop-Up Church Outreach (Spring 2026 Pilot)

In spring 2026, Ekklesia is launching a Pop-Up Church Pilot—mobile worship + outreach designed to reach neighborhoods, build community trust, and connect people into discipleship.

30–60–90 Day Pilot Framework

 

30 Days — Preparation

  • Identify locations and secure dates

  • Build a core pop-up team

  • Portable worship/AV plan

  • Neighborhood canvassing + prayer walks begin

 

60 Days — Activation

  • Promotion and invitations

  • First pop-up service

  • Real-time follow-up system begins (48-hour connection process)

 

90 Days — Evaluation & Expansion

  • Review results and testimonies

  • Improve the model

  • Schedule additional pop-ups

Corporate Giving Sunday (Building Fund)

 

First Sunday of every month is Corporate Giving Sunday.
Each family who is able is encouraged to contribute $100 designated exclusively for purchasing or building a future worship facility.

 

This is a unified act of faith, stewardship, and vision.

Stewardship / Giving Prototype

At Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries, giving is worship and faith in action.

 

Tithes (10%)

We honor God with the first tenth of our increase (Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 3:8–10).

 

Offerings

Offerings are given beyond the tithe—cheerfully, intentionally, and with faith (Proverbs 3:9–10; 2 Corinthians 9:7).

 

Corporate Giving

Monthly unified giving for our future facility (first Sunday).

Leadership & Ministry Roles for 2026

Ekklesia will function with clarity, collaboration, and accountability—honoring pastoral leadership and aligning all ministries under the mission.

 

Pastoral Leadership (Fivefold Function)

  • Senior Pastor: Pastor Stephän Kirby

  • Executive Pastor: Pastor Terry Jones

  • Administrative Pastor: Pastor Matthew Jackson

 

Deacons (Member Care & Support)

Leslie Benton • Jerry Johnson • Ray Terry • Carmen Means • Homer House

 

Trustees (Finance & Facilities Stewardship)

Renata Kirby • Ramona Sydnor-Burks • Vickie Spearman • Bronwyn Lottering • Harry Parresi • Omicah House • Anita House

 

Ministry Leadership

  • Youth Leader/Director: Tyshea Cheatham

  • Church Administrator: Tykiya Shepherd

  • Outreach Ministries: Shdell & Reshan Board  

  • Audio/Video/Social Media: Brittney Beeler

  • Women’s Ministry / Worship Leader: Monica Hunter-Kirby

Facility Vision: River Road Opportunity

Ekklesia is actively exploring future facility options as part of our 2026–beyond growth vision, including a potential opportunity on River Road:

 

Waterford Center — Stella’s Venue (River Road)

This is an exploration and due diligence process, not a rushed decision. Trustees will continue financial review, location fit assessment, and feasibility planning.

Volunteer Opportunities for 2026

We are building teams for growth. If you can serve, we want you.

 

Volunteer Teams Needed

  • Pop-Up Church Outreach Team

  • Neighborhood Canvassing & Follow-Up Team

  • Rebranding Team (Design, Website, Messaging, Media)

  • Youth Programs Support Team

  • Hospitality & Connection Team

  • Prayer Team

15 Strategies to Win Souls & Grow the Ekklesia

 

Everything we do aligns with our soul-winning and discipleship strategies—inviting, testifying, worshiping, serving, growing, giving, and taking the mission into our community.

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1. Invite everybody we meet to come to this church (Luke 14:15-24)

 

2. Share a verbal personal testimony (John 9)

 

3. Share with others what “Ekklesia” is all about (Matthew 28:19-20)

 

4. Participate in Praise (celebrative) Worship especially in the singing of praise music (Psalms 146-150)

 

5. Become a disciple in Ekklesia Kingdom Academy Sunday School and / or Bible Study (2 Timothy 2:15)

 

6. Practice “Community Time” in whatever ministry or auxiliary we belong (Matthew 5:14-16)

 

7. Participate in Ekklesia fellowship and activities (Hebrews 12:15)

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8. Identify our Spiritual Gifts (2 Timothy 1:6)

 

9. Participate in service ministries or missions that match our Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 14)

 

10. Progress towards graduation in Christian Maturity (1 Corinthians 13:11 & Ephesians 4:11-15)

 

11. Commit to the church’s prototype of Stewardship / Giving (Malachi 3:8-10 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-8)

 

12. Build a relationship with an unchurched person (Luke 19:1-10) 

 

13. Set to memory the Vision and Purpose Statement of Ekklesia (Psalm 37:5)

 

14. Under gird our church and her leadership daily in prayer (Matthew 26:41 and 1 Thessalonians 5:25)

 

15. Every person (ministry, committee, auxiliary, class, and group) should participate in at least one mission project each year (Ephesians 4:16) 

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​Location: 3960 Cane Run Rd. Louisville, KY 40211

 

Worship: Sundays 1 pm

 

EKA Classes: Sunday 11 am and Tuesday 7 pm (Via Zoom)

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Mailing Address: PO Box 16274, Louisville, KY 40256

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