Raised in a single-parent home with no male role model, Karlis asked God to re-father him into His design. It is Karlis' mission to introduce others to Jesus, and encourage them along their journey.
Karlis feels blessed to share the journey with his wonderful wife, Natasha. They have three beautiful children, Michael, Harmoni, and Gabriel, who love Jesus and are pursuing their purpose in Christ.
In addition to serving 20 years as a aviator in the U. S. Navy, Karlis has also served 19 years as an inner-city outreach coordinator, middle school pastor, small group leadership trainer, family ministries pastor, and lead pastor.
There is one God, who is Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:1,26-27 Psalm 90:2 Matthew 28:19 I Peter 1:2 II Corithians 13:14
The Son of God, co-equal with the Father, who lived a sinless life, and offered Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of all people. He rose three days after His death on the cross to demonstrate His authority over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven, and will return to reign on earth as King of kings and Lord of lords.
Matthew 1:22-23 Isaiah 9:6-7 John 1:1-5 Hebrews 4:14-15 I Corinthians 15:3-8 Romans 1:3-4 Acts 1:9-11 Titus 2:13-14
Co-equal with the Father and the Son, He makes people aware of their need for God. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation, providing the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in decision-making.
John 14:16-17,26;16:7-11 I Corinthians 2:9-12;3:16 Acts 1:8 Ephesians 1:13 Galatians 5:25
The Bible is God’s Word to us. Human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit wrote it. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
II Timothy 3:16-17 II Peter 1:20-21 Psalm 119:89,105,160 Proverbs 30:5-6
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life. People were created to exist forever. We will exist either eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life.
Genesis 1:27-28 Psalm 8:3-6 Isaiah 53:6;59:1-2 Romans 3:23;6:23 Revelation 20:11-5
Salvation is God’s free gift to us; but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith and makes a commitment to submit to Him as Savior and Lord.
Romans 5:1-2;6:23 Ephesians 2:8-10 John 3:16-18;14:6;1:12 Titus 3:5-7 Galatians 3:26-29
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