I planted a church in the most unchurched city in America

Want to grow your church with Facebook and Instagram ads? Schedule a discovery call with the ChurchCandy team here: https://go.churchcandy.com/new-guests In this episode of the ChurchCandy podcast, Brady sits down with Pradeepan Jeeva from Kalos Church, near Seattle, Washington. They discuss Pradeepan's inspiring journey from a Sri Lankan refugee family to becoming a pastor in America. Pradeepan shares how a random act of kindness by a Norwegian Lutheran pastor saved his family's life, leading to their conversion to Christianity. He talks about his own calling to ministry, the challenges faced while planting Kalos Church, and how they used ChurchCandy's services to successfully grow their congregation post-pandemic. The episode covers major milestones, from spiritual warfare during church planting to the importance of clear theological stands, especially on controversial issues like LGBTQ+ rights. Finally, they delve into the effectiveness of ChurchCandy's ads in attracting new members to Kalos Church. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:00 Pastor Pradeepan's Family Background 04:27 Early Life and Church Involvement 07:03 Call to Ministry and Youth Experiences 07:53 Journey to Seattle and Church Planting 11:49 Challenges and Community Response 13:42 Navigating Controversial Issues 20:38 Impact of the Pandemic 23:09 Reflections and Future Plans 23:23 Facing Spiritual Warfare in Church Planting 23:44 Personal Tragedies and Challenges 25:11 Coping with Family and Ministry Struggles 25:42 Support and Counseling 26:18 Advice for New Church Planters 31:15 Rebuilding After COVID-19 34:19 Finding a Permanent Church Building 40:01 Impact of ChurchCandy and Community Outreach 43:31 Inviting the Community to Church 45:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 👋 Connect with Predeepan Instagram:   / pradeepanjeeva   Website: https://kalos.church/ 📍 Learn More About ChurchCandy: Website: https://churchcandy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcandy... Get Brady’s book for church planters, Launch Big: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH1XB7F7/... 💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and share this with fellow church leaders looking to make an impact! #ChurchGrowth #Leadership #ChurchCandy #PastorLeadership #ChurchMarketing #ChurchPlanting #VisionaryLeadership