In 2020, King’s Cross Church opened its doors in Lyons, Kansas, embracing the community and pointing them to Jesus. Last month, during the FEC’s annual meeting, King’s Cross officially became a fully participating church. Though that does not change its mission or day-to-day life, Pastor Caleb Barrows is grateful. “It’s really meaningful to be a part of this group [the FEC] that’s vibrant and healthy and planting churches.”
As of January, King’s Cross will no longer meet in the Lyons High School cafeteria but will move into a previously Presbyterian church “for the unseeable future” says Caleb. He’s seen the church grow in discipleship, outreach, prayer teams, various ministries, encouragement, and accountability.
One ministry started in January of 2023 when King’s Cross sponsored its first Ukrainian family, giving them the chance to connect with the Kansas community. As of today, three more families are in the process of being sponsored. Church members have connected with them, hosted dinners, and welcomed them into the King’s Cross church body. “It has been great to see those friendships grow,” says Caleb.
A weekly Bible study at the local women’s jail launched as well. Pastor Caleb is “seeing God really work in amazing ways there.” One young woman recently gave her life to Christ after attending the study, and many more are growing in their faith and feeling connected to King’s Cross.
