An informational meeting will be held the first Sunday of each month, beginning December 2009. Join us in Room 103 at 12:30pm; contact Erin Coleman for more information.

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ and making disciples are life-long commitments. The Directions lessons are designed to bring the disciple through repentance and enlightenment into ministry training. We want to reproduce people who recognize the change in their lives, who know the basic principles and characteristics of the Lord Jesus Christ, and who begin an active involvement in the life of this church and the work of ministry. Contact Erin Coleman at 816.358.0988 x 2005 with any questions or for more information on Directions.

Biblical Discipleship is process of life transference, not a program centered around the teaching of the lessons. The goal of biblical discipleship is seeing the disciple grow in their conformity to the Lord. This is accomplished by working to see four biblical goals established in the life of the disciple.

Be established in the word of God

Your daily walk with God through prayer and the study of the Bible is essential to biblical discipleship. Our Resource Center provides Bibles, books, study guides, and audio recordings to help you establish strong study habits. Sunday worship services give you the opportunity to learn from Senior Pastor Jeff Adams. Training classes provide further opportunities for personal spiritual growth; online classes are also available.

Be established in the fellowship of believers

Develop relationships that are mutually edifying through Adult Ministry Fellowships, prayer teams and home teams. These smaller group settings allow you to meet people as you continue to grow in your walk with the Lord.

Be established in the structure of the local church

This happens through faithful attendance and commitment to membership. The four week First Connections class provides you with important information about KCBT’s history, what we believe, and the steps to become a KCBT member.

During the First Connections class you will receive information about Directions, a study experience designed to deepen your personal walk with the Lord. Other key classes to deepen your understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ include Searching for Truth and Experiencing God.

Be established in ministry

Ministry within the local church allows us to use the gifts and talents received from God to benefit our church body, allowing us to apply the things we have learned. The Spiritual Gifts Test will help you see what your gifts may be and directs you to areas of ministry available at KCBT.

Shepherd School of Ministry, our four-year Bible institute provides another layer of ministry training. Taught by KCBT pastors and leaders, these classes are available on Saturday mornings, Sunday evenings and online. Classes are also offered in Spanish through ¿Qué Dice la Biblia?.

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If you are considering joining KCBT or would like to learn more about us, this is the place to start.

This class is designed to clearly define who and what makes up our church; it also provides a basic introduction to our church family. Find answers to your questions about the Bible’s teaching on salvation, learn how to become part of our family, and discover opportunities to use your gifts to serve. You do not need to register in advance, simply join us the first Sunday of each month to begin!

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At the end of the class, you’ll be given the chance to complete the membership process. We can accept your membership in one of the following ways:

• Transfer of Letter
  “And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.” I Corinthians 16:3
  As a member in good standing of another church of like faith, we can contact your church for a verification letter to transfer your membership. Your membership becomes effective after you complete the First Connections Class and we receive the letter from your previous church.
• Statement of Faith
  If you have been biblically baptized in a church of like faith after salvation but situations prevent a transfer of letter (church closing, fire destroyed records, etc.), we will accept your statement of faith for membership during our First Connections Class.
• Baptism
  If you have not been baptized by immersion after confessing Christ as your Savior then you will need to join our church by baptism. In the First Connections Class you will receive a schedule of baptism dates; for more details click here. Your membership becomes effective after you are baptized and complete the First Connections Class.

Membership FAQ

Why do I need to attend this class?
The First Connections class allows us the privilege of getting to know you while you get to know us. As you learn what we believe, our mission and how you can take part, you will be better equipped to make a decision to choose KCBT as your church home.

What can I expect from the class?
The First Connections class will help you understand how we are born into God’s family, the expectations He has for his children, and the mission He gives to each local church of believers. You will learn specifically how you can get equipped and exercise your gifts to fulfill God’s specific plan for you life.

What if I am unable to attend for four straight weeks?
We understand that work schedules, sickness, etc. may cause you to miss a week of class. The First Connections class starts over every month. You can make up a missed week by attending that same week during the following month. Please speak with the First Connections Class secretary to arrange your make up classes. Your membership will be in pending status until you attend the week(s) missed.

We do not require children (up to 6th grade) to attend our membership classes before becoming members of KCBT, however, we do ask that you contact our Children’s Pastor Donivan Best at 816.358.0988 x 2086. This allows him the opportunity to speak with you and your child(ren) before we bring them into our membership. Pastor Donivan will let you know the necessary steps to activate your child(ren)’s membership. Junior High and Senior High students are encouraged to attend the First Connections Class with their parents.