Kerdos is a ministry devoted to Young Adult life at Grace Church of DuPage.
Kerdos is the Greek word for “gain” in Philippians 1:21: “To me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Why on earth would Paul say that death is gain? It’s because, for Paul, death is an entryway into the physical presence of our risen Lord Jesus. Death is gain because it gets us Christ and he is the greatest of treasures, the supreme delight of the human heart. But by the Spirit whom Christ has poured out upon the church, we can know and enjoy the presence of Christ and live for his glory even in the present. Death is gain, but so also in the present life we can know great gain.
Kerdos exists to help young adults pursue such gain and live into it more and more, seeking first Christ and his kingdom, knowing the wonder of all manner of other good things being added, and earnestly longing for the day when one kind of gain will give way to another. We aim to cultivate mature Christian living among young adults at Grace Church for the purpose of deepening our enjoyment of and communion with Jesus Christ, living into our identity as his church, and joining him in his mission for the life of the world.
Because of this goal, we at Kerdos emphasize the three core values of...
Gospel
because we want to keep admitting that we are still far more sinful than we are aware, and yet at the same time we can rejoice that we’re still completely loved and accepted in Christ.
Community
because by God’s grace we’re all part of the Grace Church of DuPage family, called to love and serve each other as we’ve been loved and served by Christ.
Mission
because we want the joy of seeing God’s glory in Christ spread more and more in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and campuses.
Opportunities to be Discipled or Mentored
One-on-one mentoring
Small Groups
Meeting in homes throughout the week.
Yes, that involves dinner.
At Kerdos we aim to strengthen our life together as members of Christ’s body and to echo and reinforce in our daily lives the formation we receive in our Sunday morning corporate worship. Toward this end, we host various community groups and small group meetings throughout the week for young adults in the area. Many of our meetings center around a shared meal, time in the Word, and prayer and accountability. If you would like to visit one of these groups, or if you have any questions about them and other opportunities for discipleship, please contact Lance Hinkle.
Events
We desire to cultivate togetherness and foster the building of Christ-honoring relationships. Sponsored events throughout the year are one important means (in addition to our small groups) toward this end. We’d love to have you join us for an upcoming gathering. For more information, or if you have an idea for an event, please contact Lance Hinkle. Members of our group are frequently gathering outside of "official" Kerdos hosted events.
Other events of interest
We like to encourage involvement with church family members of all ages and stages of life. Consider gathering with, reaching out to, or serving with our church body as a whole in the following opportunities:
