About Us
Discover more about our vision, ministry, and experience.
David & Allessia Edwards
David & Allessia Edwards are the Founders of Kainos Fellowship and School of Ministry. They have led ministries and businesses, including pastoring churches and managing million-dollar businesses with over 27 years of experience.
David & Allessia have equipped leaders with tools for success since 2010. They are part of the Global Mission Awareness family, led by Dr. Leif Hetland, and live in Florida with their daughter.
David Edwards
Founder, Kainos Fellowship and School of Ministry
Ministry Experience - David is the Director of Kainos School of Ministry and an Adjunct Professor at American Seminary. He is also the Founder of Kainos Fellowship and Ministries. Beforehand, he served as the Lead Pastor at Awaken Family Church from 2021-2024, worked in Research and Development for Leif Hetland of Global Mission Awareness from 2015 to 2020, as a Pastoral Instructor at Bethel Atlanta School of Supernatural Ministry from 2012 to 2020, and as the Associate Leader at The Father’s House Christian Fellowship from 2006 to 2010.
Business Experience - David was in the fitness industry for 15 years, managing six gyms, including Fitness 19 and Snap Fitness. He has trained over 3000 clients and sold over 5000 gym memberships across several franchises.
Education - David has a Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling and an Associate’s in Practical Ministry. He is a Lead Transformation Coach and has certifications from NASM, CF-L1, and CFP.
Media - David is the author of numerous books and has appeared on GAN, Sid Roth’s Its Supernatural, Charisma, Christian Television, and Destiny Image.
Allessia Edwards
Founder, Kainos Fellowship and School of Ministry
Ministry Experience - Allessia is the Lead Director of Kainos School of Ministry and is an Adjunct Professor at American Seminary. She is also the Founder of Kainos Fellowship and Ministries. Additionally, she served as the Lead Pastor at Awaken Family Church from 2021-2024, worked as the Communications Director at Global Mission Awareness and Leif Hetland from 2016 to 2020, Women’s Pastor at Bethel Atlanta from 2013-2016, and an Instructor at Bethel Atlanta School of Supernatural Ministry from 2016 to 2020. She has been a Sozo minister since 2011, serving on the regional training team.
Business Experience - Allessia was in the Skin Care Industry for 12 years, managing multi-million dollar spas and dermatology offices. She also worked in the Hair Industry and appeared in numerous magazines. Allessia is also the founder of Ella Pheonix Designs.
Education - Allessia has a Bachelor’s in Ministry and Theology. She has Certificates in Supernatural Ministry and Arts, and is a Master Transformation Coach.
Media - Allessia has authored several books and appeared on the Christian Television and Media.
Kainos Ministries
Kainos Ministries emerged when David Edwards saw the need for a collective community that would be an interconnected resource for those who want to maximize their ability to see generational transformation through their business, ministry, vocation, or creative endeavors. Kainos is a kingdom-focused training, mentoring, and coaching methodology and network designed to impact every sphere of influence by empowering individuals, groups, and teams. We train, equip, mentor, and coach with tools that accelerate growth, clarify vision, and identify goals.
Association & Connections
David and Allessia’s ministry is covered by Global Mission Awareness, led by their spiritual father, Dr. Leif Hetland. They also lead Kainos School of Ministry