Purpose, Values & Beliefs
Who We Are
Our History
Founded in 1926, directly across the street from the University of Miami, our church was born from a dream to unite this city and the world under the grace of a loving God. A resilient group of people faithfully pursued this life with eternal meaning and impact. After a devastating hurricane struck in 1926, we rebuilt, and our community has been growing stronger ever since.
“The future beckons us to build a great church…making North and South America one…Our future is as bright as the promise of God.” – William Russell Owen, University Baptist Church Pastor
It's About Jesus!
We help people find and follow Christ!
At Christ Journey Church, our hearts beat for the nations because we are the nations. We are a diverse community of imperfect people seeking out the perfect God. The God who is within reach. We are followers of His Son, Jesus Christ, and want our lives to have an eternal influence on our families, in Miami, and the world.
We welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey, and hope to develop real relationships that last. We want to be marked by God’s love and distinctive work in each of our lives
It’s About Serving Others
Living in the vibrant, multicultural city of Miami, we embrace the opportunity to connect with people from all backgrounds. Our mission is to make a tangible impact right here in our community and beyond. Whether it’s through local outreach programs, providing food and support to those in need, or creating spaces where people can find hope and healing, we are dedicated to being a beacon of light in Miami.
We are a local church, serving locally and globally. We have partners worldwide, participating in missions that make a real difference in people’s lives every day. We strive to bring the love of Christ to every corner of the globe. Our efforts include funding orphanages, rescuing children and women from human trafficking, providing disaster relief, and sharing the Gospel in unreached and hostile areas.
Join us as we pursue God’s call to love and serve. At Christ Journey Church, we believe that together, we can make a difference that echoes into eternity.
Our values
Mission
Gospel
Generosity
Community
Our core beliefs
Our core beliefs are rooted in scripture.
God
God is the perfect Creator and Ruler of the Universe. He has eternally existed as Father, the Son, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:1,26-27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit makes us aware of our need for God’s salvation through Jesus’ death. The Holy Spirit provides the Christ-follower with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. We daily seek to live under the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18; Galatians 5:25
Jesus
Jesus (a.k.a. “Y’shua,” which means “God is our Salvation”) is both fully human and fully God. Jesus’ sinless human life, execution, and death on a cross combine to form the perfect sacrifice for the sins of every person. Jesus arose from the dead (a.k.a “resurrection”) after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to us, inspired by God, written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for living. It is our primary authority for faith and practice.
2 Timothy 3:16, 1:13; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 119:160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; Psalm 19:7-11; Matthew 24:35
Salvation
We can never “make up” for our sin and disobedience by self-improvement or good works. Only by accepting God’s free gift of forgiveness through the death and resurrection of Jesus can anyone be saved from sin’s eternal penalty: Hell. Salvation begins the moment we admit our need and trust Jesus Christ to be the payment for our sin.
Romans 6:23, 5:1; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26
Our Humanity
God created people in His spiritual image, to be like Him in character; we are the supreme object of His creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, we are all marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates us from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
Eternity
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God (hell) because of our disobedience, or eternally in union with God (heaven) through His forgiveness and salvation. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence. Our eternal destiny is determined by our acceptance or rejection of God’s salvation.
John 3:16; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 25:41, 46
Eternal Security
Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God not by our self-efforts; if you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” your salvation. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Ephesians 1:13-14
The Church
Every church in the New Testament possesses a unique soulprint that testifies to the heart of who they are. The church in Jerusalem is strong in Jewish flavor and gave birth to a massive small group ministry in their members’ homes. The Antioch church is filled with Gentiles, people who virtually have no real acquaintance with the Jewish background of their newfound faith in Christ. Yet the hand of God is upon them as a vital missional congregation. The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 each have their own unique identity in their respective community with their own set of challenges and shortfalls.
There is no such thing as “the” New Testament Church. The truth is there are many New Testament churches. And we are one of them with our own unique identity/personality in community following Christ on mission in Miami
