Why does Kingship Practice Relational Service?

At Kingship, Relational service has always been at the heart of what we desire to cultivate as a church body. While events, gatherings, and ministry opportunities are important, they exist to demonstrate something deeper,  a relational church that invites people into the life of the body. Our goal is not simply to create programs but to create spaces where people are known, loved, and welcomed into an authentic community centered on Christ. Every activity becomes an opportunity to practice what it looks like to live in relationship with one another as we pursue Jesus together.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

Serving others is about fortifying a relationship. 

Relationships grow through doing life together. While service often meets practical needs, relational service goes further by building trust, connection, and shared spiritual growth. We believe serving naturally leads toward evangelism, not as a separate initiative but as a natural outflow of genuine relationship. As we walk alongside others and invest in their lives, conversations about faith become more meaningful and opportunities to share the Gospel grow naturally. Serving becomes more than an action; it becomes a pathway for people to encounter Christ through authentic connection.

If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 

John 13:14

It's up to you to be relational

As a church, we can create opportunities and provide the framework for connection, but being relational ultimately depends on each of us. While we organize spaces where people meet and share experiences, meaningful relationships are built when individuals take the initiative to connect and pursue relationships beyond structured events. When we intentionally pursue connection, we create opportunities to share the hope of the gospel through both our words and our lives, allowing people to experience the love of Christ firsthand. Fellowship isn’t something we attend; it’s something we actively build. 

Relational service shifts our focus beyond material needs to relational needs. 

When we serve relationally, we are not just solving problems; we are building relationships. Instead of viewing service as a task to complete, we see it as an opportunity to know someone, listen to their experiences, walk alongside them and share the good news that will transform their life. Material support may address an immediate need, but relational investment communicates dignity, value, and belonging, reminding people that they are seen and known by Christ, not just helped. Relational service calls us to slow down and prioritize people by nurturing relationships that lead to deeper connection with one another and with Christ.

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:4