Kairos Communication Svc

What Kairos Communication Svc does

Kairos Communication Service International is a non-profit Christian media organization founded in 1985 in Los Angeles, California by Rev. David W. Chao (who passed away in April 2026 at age 96). Originally established as Kairos Propagation Center (開路者傳播中心) in borrowed space at a Presbyterian church in Alhambra, the organization now operates from a headquarters at 516 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, California, with a regional office in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Kairos produces Chinese-language (Mandarin and Cantonese) Bible study and Christian education content distributed through multimedia channels, with a 6-person staff complement. The organization is governed by a board of directors, holds implied 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and operates entirely on donor support with no disclosed equity funding.

The core product portfolio centers on Bible study audio programs (查經有聲書) and video study series (查經錄像書) covering all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, delivered through physical media (the flagship 800-hour 'Walk With Me' (伴我同行) MP3 player, SD cards, CDs) and digital platforms (the Kairos Video YouTube channel with 2,300+ subscribers and 320,000+ cumulative views; the Lingliangcf mobile app; and the Kairos Academy online learning platform at kairos-elearn.org). Additional content includes devotional materials (靈修), themed video series such as 'Families in the Bible' (聖經中的家庭), health and wellness expert talks, suicide prevention resources, and bilingual Chinese/English short videos. Distribution spans YouTube, WeChat ecosystem (app, WeChat Video, Mini Program), Instagram, TikTok/Douyin, and Xigua Video, with physical products available via direct mail order and church events. The organization's GTM motion is primarily content-led and community-driven, leveraging a monthly Prayer Letter newsletter, 'Kairos Day' church events, and partnerships with Greater China Christian organizations (including the China Christian Three-Self Patriotic Movement and World Harvest Life Center).

Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the business model is donation-supported via PayPal and a dispersed donor base (開路者之友). The organization maintains six sub-brands including Walk With Me, Life Melody, Lingliangcf, Kairos Video, Kairos Academy, and Audio/Video Bible Study Books, with the Chinese name 開路者 ('Pioneer/Path-opener') retained throughout its history. Strategic focus over 2025 is on bilingual content expansion via the new 'Faith Challenge' video series and an updated Walk With Me MP3 player release.

Name

Kairos Communication Svc

Legal name

Kairos Communication Service International

Website

https://kairos-usa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kairos Communication Service International is a 6-person non-profit Christian media organization founded in 1985 that produces Mandarin and Cantonese Bible study audio, video, and mobile content for Chinese-speaking churches and Christian diaspora communities worldwide, distributed through YouTube, WeChat, mobile apps, and physical MP3 players.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Media Ministry

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Instructional Video & Multimedia (EDAGALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Translation, Language Accessibility & Reading Support Tools (e.g., TTS, Captions, Immersive Reader) (EDAFAOAL), Faith & Religious Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAK)

Keywords

• Christian media production
• Bible study materials
• Chinese christian education
• Religious multimedia content
• Christian ministry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterey Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kairos Communication Service International produces and distributes Chinese-language (Mandarin and Cantonese) Bible study audio and video programs covering all 66 books of the Bible, devotional materials, and Christian educational content for Chinese-speaking audiences worldwide. Its flagship offerings include the Walk With Me (伴我同行) MP3 player pre-loaded with Bible study audio, the Audio Bible Study Books (查經有聲書) and Video Bible Study Books (查經錄像書) series, the Kairos Video (開視頻) YouTube channel, the Lingliangcf (靈糧倉房) mobile app, and the Kairos Academy (開路者學院) online learning platform.

Product overview

Kairos Communication Service International operates as a Christian media organization producing a comprehensive portfolio of Bible study materials and evangelistic content. The core product offerings center on audio Bible study programs (查經有聲書) and video Bible study series (查經錄像書) covering both Old and New Testament books, available on physical media (MP3 players, SD cards) and digital platforms (YouTube, mobile apps). The 伴我同行 (Walk With Me) MP3 player serves as the flagship hardware product containing Bible study content spanning all 66 books. Additional offerings include the 開視頻 YouTube channel, the 靈糧倉房 mobile app, and the 開路者學院 online learning platform. The organization also produces themed video series such as 聖經中的家庭 and various devotional programs distributed through YouTube, Instagram, and WeChat platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 伴我同行 (Walking With Me): MP3/audio player program featuring Bible study, devotional, and spiritual content.
• 生命旋律 (Life Melody)
• 靈糧倉房 (Lingliangcf)
• 開視頻 (Kairos Video)
• Kairos Academy (開路者學院)
• 查經有聲書 (Audio Bible Study Books)
• 查經錄像書 (Video Bible Study Books)

Products and services

• Walk With Me MP3 Player (伴我同行) Portable MP3 player pre-loaded with comprehensive Bible study audio content (近800 hours in Mandarin), Bible introductions, audio Bible study books, devotionals, and hymn songs, designed for individual Chinese-speaking Christians seeking portable, accessible spiritual content.
• Audio Bible Study Books (查經有聲書)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• 信義會聖馬可堂 (Saint Marks Chinese Lutheran Church)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 September 2019Kairos held a 'Kairos Day' event at Saint Marks Chinese Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, where Dr. Zhang Taisheng preached and introduced Kairos and the Kairos Video ministry.
• 亞凱迪亞全福會 (Arcadia Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 September 2019Kairos participated in the Arcadia Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship breakfast meeting where Dr. Zhang Taisheng (章台生牧師) shared testimonies and introduced the Kairos video ministry, promoting the Kairos YouTube channel and upcoming fundraising banquet.
• 榮光基督教會 (San Diego Gloria Christian Church)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Kairos held a 'Kairos Day' event at San Diego Gloria Christian Church, introducing Kairos products and ministry. The church invited Kairos to regularly collaborate and introduced other San Diego churches.
• 普世豐盛生命中心 (World Harvest Life Center)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018Elder Xu Chengren (許承仁長老), Director of Expansion at World Harvest Life Center, visited Kairos. Both sides shared their media evangelism and mission work, explored collaboration in post-pandemic multimedia mission and multi-cultural evangelism globally.
• 中國基督教兩會 (China Christian Three-Self Patriotic Movement Steering Committee)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2017A Chinese Christian delegation led by Rev. Shan Weixiang (單渭祥牧師), Vice President and General Secretary of the China Christian Three-Self Movement, visited Kairos. A sharing session on China ministry was held at Kairos with over 120 attendees from Los Angeles churches and seminaries.
• 香港證主協會 (Hong Kong Aglow Publishers)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Dr. Lu Qingxiong (呂慶雄博士), Deputy Executive Director of Hong Kong Aglow Publishers, visited Kairos. Both organizations reviewed past friendship and explored future exchanges and cooperation.
• 中國夥伴 (China Partner)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2016Rev. Lin Mingli (林銘立/Erick Burklin) from China Partner (Colorado) visited Kairos. This was the first visit but they had previously met in China with Kairos staff. They discussed future ministry collaboration and established prayer relationships.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC): Christian broadcasting organization producing Chinese-language radio and digital content targeting Mainland China, Hong Kong, and diaspora communities. Directly comparable as a faith-based media ministry focused on Chinese-language Bible teaching content distribution.
• TWR (Trans World Radio): Global Christian media organization broadcasting gospel content in 200+ languages including Mandarin and Cantonese. Comparable in mission, multi-platform distribution (radio, digital, app), and donor-supported non-profit funding model.
• Asia Harvest: Christian mission organization serving churches and Christians across Asia including China, with content and media outreach to Chinese-language audiences. Comparable in mission focus and donor-supported, Asia-focused non-profit model.
• GoodTV (好消息衛星電視台): Mandarin/Chinese-language Christian satellite and online video broadcaster producing Bible teaching and devotional content for the Chinese-speaking world. Directly comparable in mission (Chinese Christian multimedia content) and distribution model (broadcast + digital).
• China Partner: US-based non-profit supporting Chinese church leaders with ministry training and content. Listed as an active Kairos partner and directly comparable in mission, audience, and non-profit Christian media orientation.
• Chinese Bible Mission: Faith-based organization producing and distributing Chinese Bible study materials and gospel resources for the Chinese diaspora and mainland audiences. Comparable in content focus (Chinese Bible study) and donor-supported non-profit structure.
• Gospel Operation International (福音證主協會): Chinese Christian media and publishing ministry producing Bible study materials, books, and audio content for Chinese churches worldwide. Directly comparable in producing Chinese-language Christian educational media at scale.

Broad incumbents

• CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network): Large global Christian broadcaster producing multi-language content including programming for Asian/Chinese audiences. Comparable as a major Christian media incumbent but much broader in scope and resources than Kairos.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz8GqHsQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/lingliangcf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kairos-communication-svc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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