On behalf of Maryland Kale Heywet Church in North America, we warmly welcome you to our website!
This platform is one of the ways we connect with one another, share the love of Christ, and invite others to join us in the journey of faith and fellowship.
As the Scripture reminds us in Hebrews 10:24–25, “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
Our desire is to be a family of believers who live out this call — a community that inspires, uplifts, and walks together in the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
Our vision is to expand the Gospel of Jesus Christ and make disciples of all nations — preaching, teaching, and baptizing in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, in obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20).
This vision began to take visible shape in North America soon after Maryland Kaleheywet Church was established. What started as a humble Bible study and prayer fellowship in one family’s home in March 2015, with just two families — about five people — quickly grew by God’s grace. Within five months, we hosted the Maryland Kaleheywet Church Conference in July 2015, and later that year, in November 2015, the Maryland Kale Heywet Fellowship was formally organized, meeting weekly for Bible study and prayer.
By April 2016, the Maryland Kale Heywet Church was legally established in the United States — a testimony to God’s faithfulness and the steadfast prayers of His people.
We are a Christ-centered, Bible-based, Spirit-led church family.
We exist to glorify God, build up believers, and reach out to the lost with the transforming message of Jesus Christ.
We believe the Church is not merely a building, but a living body — a people united by faith, love, and purpose.
God has been working in amazing ways through our church to proclaim the Gospel both locally and globally. We are deeply aware that to whom much is given, much is required. We have inherited a legacy of faith and mission from our pioneer leaders, and we are committed to carrying that legacy forward — to proclaim Christ, to plant churches, and to make disciples wherever God sends us.
We do not seek to mirror the comfort of the “American Dream,” but rather to live out God’s dream — to be light and salt in this world, living lives that make an eternal difference in both word and deed.
Now is our time to shine the light of the Gospel with passion and compassion.
Let us pray together, encourage one another, and engage wholeheartedly in fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ — here in North America and beyond.
Together, may we continue to be a church that reflects the love of Christ, transforms lives, and impacts generations to come.
Welcome once again — we’re so glad you’re here!
from Ethiopia to North America
Our Story: From a Spark to a Spreading Flame
The Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church (EKHC) was born out of a powerful missionary awakening in the early 20th century—a movement fueled by deep faith, unwavering prayer, and a burning desire to make Christ known among all peoples. Rooted in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit, EKHC set out to proclaim the Gospel, equip believers, and plant vibrant, Christ-centered churches throughout Ethiopia.
It was never just a movement of buildings or names, but of hearts ignited by the love of Jesus Christ—a light that could not be hidden.
A New Chapter Across the Ocean
As Ethiopians began to journey abroad in the early 2000s, that same flame of faith traveled with them. In homes, dorm rooms, and community halls across North America, groups of believers began to gather—first to pray, then to worship, and soon to grow together in fellowship.
These gatherings became the seedbeds of new congregations, united in spirit and mission. Their shared heartbeat continues the vision of EKHC in a new cultural landscape—led to the formal establishment of the Kale Heywet Church in North America in 2009.
KHCNA became more than an organization; it became a bridge—linking generations, nations, and cultures under one unchanging purpose: to glorify God and make disciples of all nations.
from Ethiopia to North America
Our Story: From a Spark to a Spreading Flame
The Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church (EKHC) was born out of a powerful missionary awakening in the early 20th century—a movement fueled by deep faith, unwavering prayer, and a burning desire to make Christ known among all peoples. Rooted in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit, EKHC set out to proclaim the Gospel, equip believers, and plant vibrant, Christ-centered churches throughout Ethiopia.
It was never just a movement of buildings or names, but of hearts ignited by the love of Jesus Christ—a light that could not be hidden.
A New Chapter Across the Ocean
As Ethiopians began to journey abroad in the early 2000s, that same flame of faith traveled with them. In homes, dorm rooms, and community halls across North America, groups of believers began to gather—first to pray, then to worship, and soon to grow together in fellowship.
These gatherings became the seedbeds of new congregations, united in spirit and mission. Their shared heart beat—to continue the vision of EKHC in a new cultural landscape—led to the formal establishment of the Kale Heywet Church in North
America (Maryland Kaleheywet Church) in 2009.
Maryland Kaleheywet Church became more than an organization; it became a bridge—linking generations, nations, and cultures under one unchanging purpose: to glorify God and make disciples of all nations.
Within just five months, God multiplied the effort. The group joyfully hosted the KHCNAConference in July 2015, a milestone that confirmed His divine calling. Later that same year, in November 2015, the fellowship took a new step of faith and formally organized as the Maryland Kale Heywet Fellowship, meeting weekly for worship, prayer, and the study of God’s Word.
The Birth of Maryland Kale Heywet Church
This God-given vision took visible form in Maryland. What began as a simple Bible study and prayer gathering in March 2015—with two families, around five believers—became the seed of something far greater than anyone could imagine. The Holy Spirit breathed life into that fellowship, turning it into a thriving family of faith.
Within just five months, God multiplied the effort. The group joyfully hosted the Maryland Kaleheywet Church Conference in July 2015, a milestone that confirmed His divine calling. Later that same year, in November 2015, the fellowship took a new step of faith and formally organized as the Maryland Kale Heywet Fellowship, meeting weekly for worship, prayer, and the study of God’s Word.
From Fellowship to Church
With hearts full of gratitude and vision, the believers pressed on. And in April 2016, the Maryland Kale Heywet Church was legally established in the United States—a visible testimony to God’s unwavering faithfulness and the enduring prayers of His people.
What began as a small circle of believers has now become a growing community—a place of worship, discipleship, and mission—serving as a spiritual home for many who seek to know and follow Jesus Christ.
Every step of this journey declares the same truth:
“This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” — Psalm 118:23
Our Continuing Mission
Today, the Maryland Kale Heywet Church stands as a living witness of God’s grace—a community built on prayer, love, and unity. Our calling remains the same:
What started as a spark of faith in a living room has become a growing flame of hope that reaches hearts near and far. And as we look ahead, we carry one assurance deep in our hearts:
The same God who began this good work will be faithful to complete it.
America (Maryland Kaleheywet Church) in 2009.
Maryland Kaleheywet Church became more than an organization; it became a bridge—linking generations, nations, and cultures under one unchanging purpose: to glorify God and make disciples of all nations.
The Birth of Maryland Kale Heywet Church
This God-given vision took visible form in Maryland. What began as a simple Bible study and prayer gathering in March 2015—with two families, around five believers—became the seed of something far greater than anyone could imagine. The Holy Spirit breathed life into that fellowship, turning it into a thriving family of faith.
Within just five months, God multiplied the effort. The group joyfully hosted the Maryland Kaleheywet Church Conference in July 2015, a milestone that confirmed His divine calling. Later that same year, in November 2015, the fellowship took a new step of faith and formally organized as the Maryland Kale Heywet Fellowship, meeting weekly for worship, prayer, and the study of God’s Word.
From Fellowship to Church
With hearts full of gratitude and vision, the believers pressed on. And in April 2016, the Maryland Kale Heywet Church was legally established in the United States—a visible testimony to God’s unwavering faithfulness and the enduring prayers of His people.
What began as a small circle of believers has now become a growing community—a place of worship, discipleship, and mission—serving as a spiritual home for many who seek to know and follow Jesus Christ.
Every step of this journey declares the same truth:
“This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” — Psalm 118:23
Our Continuing Mission
Today, the Maryland Kale Heywet Church stands as a living witness of God’s grace—a community built on prayer, love, and unity. Our calling remains the same:
What started as a spark of faith in a living room has become a growing flame of hope that reaches hearts near and far. And as we look ahead, we carry one assurance deep in our hearts:
The same God who began this good work will be faithful to complete it.
The Maryland Kale Heywet Church exists to proclaim Christ, disciple believers, plant churches, and empower communities through Gospel-rooted teaching, loving fellowship, and spiritual growth. We envision a vibrant, Christ-centered family where faith is alive, love is active, and hope is contagious — a community transformed by the power of the Gospel and dedicated to renewing lives and shaping generations. Our heart is to see individuals changed, families strengthened, and communities restored through the truth of God’s Word — building a lasting legacy of disciples who make disciples, shining His light across cultures and nations. “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14
The Maryland Kale Heywet Church exists to glorify God by:
Our mission flows from Christ’s Great Commission — to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). We are called to live by faith, to walk in love, and to labor together for His Kingdom.
We are committed to being a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, and mission-driven church community that lives out its faith both inside and outside the walls of the church. We believe that every believer is called to be a light — in their family, workplace, and neighborhood. Through worship, discipleship, and fellowship, we aim to raise a generation that carries the truth of Christ wherever they go.
Our values reflect who we are and what we live for — they are the heartbeat of our ministry and the foundation of our mission.
Rooted in Scripture and modeled after Christ, we seek to live these values daily in our worship, our fellowship, and our service.
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