LOCAL PARTNERS

Karis is both for the city and for the kingdom, which means we want to be known for seeking the good of the community and spreading the peace of the gospel across Mid-Missouri. Just as God told his people to plant roots and do good in the cities in which they were exiled (Jeremiah 29), we strive to seek the welfare of the city to which we’ve been sent.

MINISTRY PARTNERS

Karis has several ministry partnerships with like-minded community organizations whom we support through financial contributions, volunteer support, and sharing of space and resources. Read more about our local ministry partners below, and watch our Events and Blog for ways to get involved!

Forcolumbia

ForColumbia is an annual event in which Christian churches throughout Columbia work together to serve individuals, non-profit organizations and other public venues in a city-wide day of service. Karis has partnered with ForColumbia since 2016 with members volunteering at various sites throughout the city each year.

love columbia

Love Columbia is a local non-profit with the mission to connect community relationships and resources to love people, while serving the whole person and engaging the whole community. Karis contributes financially to Love Columbia in order to love the vulnerable and marginalized members of our community.

city of refuge

City of Refuge is a local non-profit created to help refugees and their families recover and regain control of their lives. The goal is to help these refugees become productive, successful, and contributing members of our community. Karis partners with City of Refuge through various drives and volunteer opportunities as well as through financial support.

mylife clinic

My Life Clinic provides free pregnancy medical services, counseling, and resources for women. Karis supports the mission of My Life Clinic through financial contributions.

safe families for children

Safe Families for Children creates extended family–like supports for vulnerable families through a community of volunteers devoted to keeping children safe and families intact. Karis partners with Safe Families to provide volunteers for various roles such as host families and provides storage space for family supplies. To get involved, sign up for the next Safe Families Informational Meeting!

Granny’s House

Granny’s House is a safe, nurturing place where children who live in nearby public housing can come each day after school and experience God’s love in action. Karis provides financial support for this Christ-centered outreach ministry.