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Home Events What is KLIFE Staff Small Groups stay connected donate now Welcome more about us when is klife where is klife philosophy of ministry history of klife become a volunteer Safety Home Events What is KLIFE Staff Small Groups stay connected donate now Welcome more about us when is klife where is klife philosophy of ministry history of klife become a volunteer Safety "Impacting a Youth Culture for Christ" Donate To KLIFE starting nov. 16, 2020: What an incredible semester this has been! We believe it will continue to be that way, even though it might look different for a bit. Due to our commitment to excellence regarding COVID-19 protocols and the kindness of the Lord, we have not had a single case come through our ministry! We are very humbled and grateful for that. We plan to continue to strive for that as well. As of Tuesday (11/16/20), our county will be enforcing more restrictions on what activities can take place over the next four weeks and that includes our ministry. Our mission at KLIFE is to impact a youth culture for Christ. We want to make sure that we are abiding by the county's guidelines to the best of our ability and honor those making decisions for us as we carry out that mission. Until further notice, we will be moving all KLIFE activities to just include Small Group based meetings. No large group meetings (i.e. Klub, events, etc.) will be taking place. This decision is not a fun one but the one we have chosen for right now. If your child is in 6th-12th grade and is not involved in a Small Group yet, we want to get them plugged in! In-person interaction is vital for students’ well-being right now and for the development of Christ-like relationships. What they might miss from not having Klub, we want to provide in a Small Group atmosphere. Please send us an email to get your child involved with a Small Group! If you have any questions that we can answer or concerns about how our small groups will be operating, please contact us ! need xmas ideas? buy some klife gear! Concerning Covid-19 and KLIFe: Your child’s safety is our #1 priority. With that in mind, KLIFE has set forth the following protocols in order to keep your child safe as they are involved in our ministry. KLUB : Klubs will be happening this fall, but outdoors and practicing social distancing as long as weather permits. Due to current St. Louis protocols, everyone will be required to wear a mask/face covering. If someone comes to an event without a mask/face covering they will be asked to leave. SMALL GROUPS : Our small groups will continue to meet this fall, but outdoors and practicing social distancing as much as possible. LIABILITY WAIVER : In order to participate in KLIFE this fall we must have a liability waiver on file for every student. Please CLICK HERE to sign our updated liability waiver. If your child is displaying any COVID-19 symptoms or has recently come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, we ask that you refrain from participating in KLIFE for two weeks or until they receive a negative test. 3rd Annual Clay shoot Fundraiser Thanks to everyone who participated and/or donated this year! We had an incredible time together at the Clay Shoot! Go ahead and mark your calendars for October 22, 2021 for our 4th Annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser! If you are still interested in helping us reach our goal of $50,000, you can do so HERE ! WEEKLY events High School klub -- Tuesdays 7:00pM-8:15pm Middle School Klub -- Thursdays 7:00Pm-8:15Pm SUPERK -- First Friday Of the month from 4:00Pm-5:30Pm *all weekly events happen at the KLIFE house (11800 Manhattan Ave, Des Peres, MO 63131) WHAT IS KLIFE KLIFE is a community-wide, interdenominational Christian ministry of discipleship and fellowship for youth and their families. Through a variety of activities (clubs, small group Bible studies, ski trips, and monthly events), KLIFE kids grow in their faith and have lots of fun in the process. They learn that following Christ and discovering His plan for their life is the most exciting adventure of all and that they can count on friendship and support from leaders and peers who care. KLIFE works alongside churches and families in the community to teach and encourage kids to be strong in the Lord in spite of all the negative pressures they face as teenagers. KLIFE networks kids from different churches, and those without a church affiliation, to build positive, Godly relationships that can withstand the negative peer pressure so prevalent in today’s youth culture. The heartbeat of KLIFE lies in the ability to build relationships with kids and bring the content of God’s word to bear on those relationships. Our desire is that kids would choose to participate in one of our small groups led by our staff and volunteer leaders. The purpose of these groups is for kids to gain a greater knowledge of God’s word, build Godly relationships with peers, and have access to a mentoring leader to come alongside them as they navigate those difficult adolescent years. Supporting and surrounding our small group strategy are the more visible components of our ministry: weekly club meetings, activities, events, and retreats. Weekly meetings consist of songs, games, and talks that contain a lesson with a relevant life application from the Bible. One to Many - In this format our desire is to fill a room with kids who can participate in a safe environment with lots of energy, laughter, and fellowship. A place where the truth is heard and the right to build a relationship begins to be earned. This level features weekly Klubs and events. One to Few - Our small groups are same-gender peers that gather on a weekly basis with a trained leader to study scripture, encourage spiritual growth, and promote accountability within the group. Other aspects of this level include going to kids sporting events, sleepovers on the weekend, and playing in the dodgeball tournament once a year. One to One - Our small group leaders are trained to pursue their kids not only outside of small group but also away from the small group in a one-on-one setting. This context often is necessary to delve into the deepest issues students face as well as provide the greatest genuine encouragement. This level truly embodies our theme verse of 1 Thes 2:8 where Paul says we share our life with our disciples. Meet the staff drake puryear | Chapter Director Drake was born and raised in Jonesboro, AR and is the oldest of four siblings. After high school, Drake attended Ouachita Baptist University where he majored in biology to pursue a career in medicine. After he graduated in May 2017 he attended the Kanakuk Institute, a nine month Biblical training program in Branson, MO. There his career plans radically changed. After graduating from the Institute, Drake began working as the St. Louis KLIFE Chapter Director. This is Drake’s third year as our Chapter Director. Drake is passionate about discipleship, music, and eating large amounts of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream! Email Drake Emilee Sullivan | Women's Director Emilee is from Tulsa, OK and is a graduate of Oklahoma University where she got a degree in Spanish and Global Engagement. She attended the Kanakuk Institute following college and the Lord lead her to pursue KLIFE. She is in her second year on staff with St. Louis KLIFE. Emilee is passionate about making modern-day disciples that love Jesus and others selflessly. You can make her day by sitting down at a coffee shop and talking about life! Email Emilee SMALL GROUPS The heart of our ministry is small groups. Our small groups are made up of boys or girls in the same grade. They are led by young professionals and college students who have a heart for ministry and working with kids. Last year our leaders spent over 14,000 hours with their small group kids. Each small group has one or two KLIFE volunteers (college age or older) or a KLIFE staff member leading it. The volunteer has been through an interview process with...