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OUR PASTORS
Caleb and Deborah
The Violinists.
Hi! We are Kaleb and Deborah Skrzypkowski, and we have the privilege of leading ODE Church in Krakow. We have been married for eight years, have a beloved son, Lennon, and have been involved in serving and building the church for over ten years.
Over the years, we have served in many areas of church life, leading people, building teams, and creating spaces for worship, prayer, and community. We also have the experience of planting a church in South Africa, which has deeply shaped our heart for the people, the city, and the local community. Kaleb is from Pomerania, and Deborah is from Łódź.
We moved to Krakow in October 2025, believing that this is where God invites us to build a new Christian community.
We love Krakow and believe that this city needs a Church that is close to people, full of life, authentic, and focused on Jesus.
WHERE DOES THE NAME ODE COME FROM?
ODE
- because all life is a song for God.
The name ODE comes from the word "ode", a song of praise dedicated to someone important.
For us, it's a reminder that our entire lives can be a response to who God is. Not just Sunday worship, but also our daily choices, our work, our relationships, our creativity, and the way we live.
We want ODE Church to be a place where people come to know Jesus and discover a life that glorifies God.
"For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever." — Romans 11:36
OUR VISION
Lead people to authentic faith ,
that changes history .
We believe that every History stands at the heart of humanity. Sometimes beautiful, sometimes difficult, sometimes full of questions. We also believe that Jesus enters into people's true stories and brings life, freedom, forgiveness, and a new beginning. We want to see Krakow as a city where people not only hear about God, but truly encounter Him.
OUR MISSION
Leading people to full life with Jesus.
We do this through authentic worship, practical Bible teaching, true community, and mission that touches everyday life.
We want to help people get to know Jesus , grow in their faith, build healthy relationships, and discover their place in what God is doing in Krakow.
OUR DNA
Five values that shape us.
Our DNA - signposts to which we want to return as we build the Church, make decisions and create a culture of community.
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
01
Bóg jest Ojcem.
We believe in one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is good, loves every person, and desires relationship with us.
02
Jesus is Lord.
We believe that Jesus is God who became man, died for our sins, and rose again. In Him we have salvation, forgiveness, and eternal life—by faith, not merit.
03
The Bible is the Word of God.
We believe that the Holy Scriptures are inspired by God, true, and sufficient. They are our highest authority in faith and life.
04
The Holy Spirit is at work today.
We believe that the Holy Spirit dwells within every believer, empowers them for life and service, speaks through spiritual gifts, and works miracles. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
05
The Church is the body of Christ.
We believe that the Church is the community of all believers—diverse, one, sent into the world. A local community is not an option, it is a home.
06
The Gospel changes everything.
We believe that the good news of Jesus transforms people, families, cities, and generations. We hope that Krakow will experience this transformation through ODE Church.
