I’ve been having Kairos withdrawals lately.

For the uninformed, Kairos is a young(ish) adult worship event/ministry that grew out of Brentwood Baptist Church, starting way back in 2004. I’ve been involved as a volunteer since 2006. Currently, the ministry is on an indefinite hiatus as they search for a new leader and possible new direction.

But for me Tuesdays just haven’t been the same. I miss the hype. I miss seeing all the people. I miss hanging out in the Connection Cafe with my frozen hot chocolate and good conversations. I miss greeting at the front entrance and blasting my retro 90s Christian mix.

I suppose that if you do something weekly for 17 years, it’s bound to leave a void when it’s suddenly gone. I truly do hope and pray that it comes back, whatever the next incarnation looks like. But I also know that just about all good things end on this side of heaven.

I know that many people have come and gone through Kairos. So many lives have been transformed, so many testimonies formed, so many people who are now followers of Jesus through the faithfulness of those leading the worship and teaching. So many who might never step foot in a traditional church setting called this their church.

Not only is Kairos on a break, but the cafe is also on hiatus until further notice. I can’t even get my frozen hot chocolate. Add that to my list of first world problems, I guess.

I know God is God and can do whatever He wants, so I’m praying for Kairos to come back. But if not, I know it will be something better. That’s just how God works.