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Christ Fellowship is a multi-generational, multi-cultural and international church meeting in multiple locations across Miami, the Caribbean, Latin America, and online. Celebrate Easter with us! Enjoy FREE egg hunts for kids, live music, and a powerful sermon for the whole family. LEARN MORE DIGITAL INVITES BAPTISM SIGNUP JOIN A ROOTED SMALL GROUP LEARN MORE GLOBAL MISSION TRIPS LEARN MORE CONNECT TO MINISTRY LEARN MORE CF ONLINE IS EXPERIENCING TECHNCAL DIFFICULTIES SERVICES AT OUR CAMPUSES WILL CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED TIMES & LOCATIONS LEARN MORE LEARN MORE JOIN US ON SUNDAYS NOW OPEN LEARN MORE JOIN A SMALL GROUP LEARN MORE DONATE CLOTHES 5K WALK | LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE GIVE TO CHRISTMAS OFFERING LAST DAY TO GIVE: JAN 5TH (10 PM) LEARN MORE GIVE HERE FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY MISSION TRIPS LEARN MORE Part 1: The Certainty of God’s Promises Latest Sermon Today's Sermon Join us this Sunday! Do we trust the promises of God as much as we trust our GPS? For many of us, the honest answer is uncomfortable. We'll follow turn-by-turn directions from a satellite without question, but we struggle to trust the eternal promises of the God who created the universe. We'll believe a device when it tells us to take an unexpected route, but we hesitate when God's Word calls us to walk a path that contradicts our logic or cultural norms. The maturity of our walk with Christ is directly proportional to how much we trust God's promises and follow the commands that accompany them. Conversely, it's also measured by how seriously we take God's warnings and their consequences. CF Onlin e Service Times: Sunday | 9 :00AM, 10:45AM, & 12:30PM (ET) WATCH ON-DEMAND Sermon Only & Full Services! WATCH LIVE AT SERVICE TIMES GIVE Times & Locations With locations across Miami, we probably have one near you! Check them out. LEARN MORE CF Kids Experience fun games, worship, and an engaging Bible story with our CF Kids. LEARN MORE Connect to Others Small Groups are a great way to get connected to other people and build lasting relationships. We have Small Groups of all types, including groups for men, women, couples, special interest and young adult small groups that meet onsite and online. Find your group today! LEARN MORE CF Students Go beyond the broadcast and grow in real relationships with Jesus and other students. LEARN MORE Connect to Mission We engage our community by partnering with local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community helpers. Click on this box If you would like to learn more about how you can serve the community or about our community partners. LEARN MORE CF Young Adults Join us every Tuesday at 7:30pm for worship, message and small groups as we grow closer to God together. LEARN MORE Events LEARN MORE Christ Fellowship MERCH 100% of all funds raised will go to support Caring For Miami's Mobile Market . _09_03__13_S3y-6jN39RN3JHu6bRMtI_s18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__13_S3y-6jN39RN3JHu6bRMtI_s18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l 1/1 _09_03__26_SDdc8fGVHiWCz5n7HwDrRgs18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__14_SZOwGuJocEcL4tct3Ued6Mr18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__6_Sg6SsrSs9nt8750J9aT7Tar18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__26_SDdc8fGVHiWCz5n7HwDrRgs18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l 1/3 _09_03__28_SiBhtczrLcix8R3Kf7g_Fsr18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__20_SsgNKj1RxB7XeuE0HeWLtTu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__18_S8CWK-zOqk3x-nOf9uQtjbs18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__28_SiBhtczrLcix8R3Kf7g_Fsr18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l 1/5 _09_03__16_SLE1gTheGFdqLAU7xkXKX_u18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__22_StSUtGrVPNt0WfquRlRckvt18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__31_SdzEqNhHzpV51oFsKabAUJu18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l _09_03__16_SLE1gTheGFdqLAU7xkXKX_u18q0ABlZBh_rgb_l 1/5 SHOP NOW Click anywhere to shop! Helping you and your family follow Jesus, in style . CF App Let's keep talking and continue the conversation through our mobile app, email subscription and social media platforms. GET CONNECTED The weekend doesn't have to end.

Acompáñanos a la gran inauguración de nuestra nueva sede en Doral.  Experimentarás un ambiente acogedor, música en vivo y una enseñanza práctica y bíblica en inglés y español.  ¡Hay algo para toda la familia! DORAL 9000 NW 15 St Doral, FL 33172 Cómo Llegar En Inglés E-MAIL PASTOR GABRIEL Domingo 9am Service & CF Kids 10:45am Service & CF Kids 12:30pm Servicio en Español y CF Kids (Niños) Miércoles 7pm CF Students (Jovenes) QUIÉNES SOMOS Acompáñanos a la gran inauguración de nuestra nueva sede en Doral. Experimentarás un ambiente acogedor, música en vivo y una enseñanza práctica y bíblica en inglés y español. ¡Hay algo para toda la familia! Comunicado de Pressa CONÉCTATE CON CHRIST FELLOWSHIP CF KIDS (niños) CF Kids (niños) es nuestro ministerio para niños desde el nacimiento hasta el quinto grado. Cada fin de semana, los niños se sumergen profundamente en la Palabra de Dios en un ambiente divertido y energético. Más Información CF 101 (Membresía) Tú fuiste diseñado para ser parte de la familia de Dios, y eso es lo que Christ Fellowship quiere ser para ti, tu familia de la iglesia. En CF 101 (Membresía) podrás aprender sobre quiénes somos, en qué creemos y hacia dónde vamos. Inscríbete Aquí ÚNETE A UN GRUPO PEQUENO Los grupos pequeños son una excelente manera de conectarse con otros que buscan crecer espiritualmente y estudiar la Biblia juntos. Más Información

There are many different ways to give to Christ Fellowship. WAYS TO GIVE There are many ways in which you can give at Christ Fellowship and worship God through your giving. Give online through our giving page either one time or on a recurring schedule that you set up by credit card, debit card, apple pay, bitcoin or ACH transfer. Give in person in any of our worship services, either by check or in cash. We have installed black tithe boxes in all of our locations, and you can give as you enter or leave the worship service. Mail your gift into our central offices at 8900 SW 168 St, Miami, FL 33157 , and it will be processed with weekend collections. Gifts through the mail can also be set up automatically through your bank’s Bill-Pay program as well. Many choose this option and set their giving priority in the automation of this discipline. Give by text. Text "GIVE" the amount you wish to give to 888-281-7181 (example: text “GIVE 50” to 888-281-7181 for a $50 contribution). Follow the instructions in the return message to create your Text to Give account. What are some additional ways I can give from my assets? Gifts of stocks and other appreciated assets are simple to make and can have an immediate kingdom impact while also providing you with significant tax benefits. You may be able to claim a charitable contribution deduction in the amount of the current market value of the donated stock. That is, you can deduct not only the original cost you paid for the donated shares but also the increase in the value of those shares. You can avoid paying taxes on the appreciated value of the stock. The greater the amount of appreciation, the more capital gains tax the shareholder will face if the stock is sold. But this tax can be avoided if you donate the stock to the church, and also the church pays no capital gains tax when it sells the donated stock. What is the process for donating stock? The simplest way to donate stocks is to do so via electronic transfer from your broker to the church's broker. Christ Fellowship has a special account to handle these types of gifts. Contact your broker for specific instructions regarding your specific stock. Ensure the broker understands that you want to transfer the stock, not sell it. Here is the Church’s Account information that you’ll need to give them: RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES DTC #0725 FAO: CHRIST FELLOWSHIP # 152LA841 Should I sell the stock first and donate the proceeds? No, unless it is stock that has declined in value. If the stock has appreciated in value, you will want to donate the stock directly to the church so that you do not have to pay capital gains tax on the appreciated value. Are there any special rules with the IRS? Yes. Generally, the stock should be publicly traded stock that has been held for more than one year. Privately held stock is subject to its own set of special rules. There is also a limit to the number of charitable contributions given as “capital gain property”, and generally this is 30 percent of your adjusted gross income. If you have questions about the tax consequences of your donation, please contact your tax advisor for further clarification. Give from your IRA If you are 72 or older, have more than enough to live on when you retire, and want to give to Christ Fellowship you can do so with a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA. Each year the IRS allows you to give up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to a charity/church without having to include that amount in your taxable income. Please consult your accountant and/or Financial Advisor for more information. Planned Gifts: Wills and trusts If you have planned in advance to give a gift as part of your overall personal financial strategy, we recommend that you discuss your decision with your tax and/or financial advisor. There are several types of gifts that may fall under this category, many of which are very simple to make and do not require any formal communication to us. You can name Christ Fellowship in your will as a beneficiary and your estate will receive an income tax deduction for the value of your bequest. A bequest written in a will or trust can be made for either a percentage or an amount. To sign up for a seminar click here . Other Deferred Methods of Giving: Charitable Gift Annuities By donating assets like cash, appreciated securities or real estate to fund a life-income gift such as a charitable gift annuity, you receive income for yourself or up to two beneficiaries for life. You may also be able to receive significant tax savings now. Please contact Debbie Sutton in our office at 305-238-1818 ext. 1229 to discuss more about this gift opportunity. Life Insurance You can name a charity as the beneficiary of your life insurance. A better idea may be to transfer actual ownership of the policy to an organization or buy and contribute to a new policy. Such a gift will entitle you to an income tax deduction, and the future premium payments will be tax deductible. Financial Accounts Most accounts at financial institutions can be made payable at death to a person or a charitable organization. Ask the manager of the institution how you can arrange to designate a death beneficiary for your CD, savings account, brokerage account, etc. Donating from my IRA Gifts from an IRA can provide significant tax advantages as well. You should talk to your investor for advice on how to make this donation. Benefits from IRAs and Pension Funds Your estate can save both income taxes and estate taxes if you make a charity the death beneficiary of your individual retirement account or other retirement savings plan. You also can arrange for lifetime income to be paid to a family member after your death, with the charity’s benefit coming later. What are Christ Fellowship's accounting standards? Christ Fellowship has extremely high accounting standards. Our organization is audited by an independent CPA firm each year. You can request a copy of the report for any year, and you will find that money given to Christ Fellowship is managed with great integrity. Christ Fellowship is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) , an accrediting organization that is dedicated to helping Christian ministries and churches uphold high standards of responsible stewardship.

Resources to equip our staff to be the best they can be at reaching Miami and the world for Christ. Developing leaders to lead the Church at a higher capacity. WATCH THE KEYNOTE The purpose of LVLUP is to develop leaders and along the way identify those who are ready to lead the church at a higher capacity. The success or failure of any organization depends on the quality of leadership it has. In the same breath, we know that the effectiveness of any church can be traced back to the ability of the elders and leadership of the church. This is the importance of prioritizing leadership development. Whether you work for a church, in corporate America, or the private sector, the need for quality leadership is crucial to the effectiveness and longevity of the organization. LVLUP is our approach to intentionally build, develop, and release leaders into a world of innovation, curiosity and more importantly, high level leadership that guides the Church as it carries out the purposes of God. LEADERSHIP PIPELINE DOWNLOAD LVLUP RESOURCES F.A.S.T. LEADERS LEAD 2 LEAD 4 LEAD 1 LEAD 3 FAQ HOW DO I LVLUP? If you're not serving on a team, that's your next step! One of our values is serving is how we lead - we believe if serving is below us is then leadership is beyond us. SERVE ON A TEAM If you're interested in joining our leadership development program, contact your ministry leader for next steps and have them nominitate you by filling out form below. NOMINATION FORM

Discover the joy of giving and join us in our mission to help families follow Jesus. Give today to make a difference locally, globally, and online. Start giving now! Generosity is our P rivilege Why We Give We GIVE because God first GAVE , and He calls us to follow in His footsteps. Your giving enables Christ Fellowship to push forward in our mission of helping you and your family follow Jesus locally, globally and online. Ways We Give Credit Card & Bank Schedule a recurring gift or give just one time using your checking account, debit or credit card. It's simple and secure. GIVE ONLINE For your convenience, you can also give one-time or become a recurring giver through Apple Pay. GIVE WITH APPLE PAY Bitcoin, like stocks, is an asset donation with similar tax benefits when given directly to the church. GIVE BITCOIN Having trouble? FAQ LEARN MORE More on Giving LEARN MORE Wills & Trusts LEARN MORE Christ Fellowship is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), an accrediting organization that is dedicated to helping Christian ministries and churches uphold high standards of responsible stewardship. For more information, you can visit ECFA.org .

Discover baptism experiences at Christ Fellowship Miami. Join us to make expression of an inward decision. BAPTISM Get Baptized Baptism is an outward expression of an inward decision. If you have accepted Christ, we would love to baptize you and share this special decision with you. We baptize the last Sunday of the month at our physical locations, except for Downtown, which holds baptisms on the 3rd Sunday of the month—unless the month has five Sundays, in which case it will be on the 4th Sunday. BAPTISM AT CAMPUS CF KIDS BAPTISM Baptism At Your Home You can be baptized at home. Find a family member, friend, or neighbor who is a follower of Jesus to baptize you in a pool by following the instructions in the video below. Record it and share with us and on social media with the hashtag #AtHomeWithCF. As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?" - Acts 8:36 UPLOAD A VIDEO OF YOUR BAPTISM

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Explore our beliefs at Christ Fellowship in Miami. Discover what we are all about and how you can grow in faith. WHAT WE BELIEVE SCRIPTURE The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation. GOD There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all-powerful and all-knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being. A. God the Father God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, and all-wise. God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men. B. God the Son Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely with mankind yet without sin. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross, He made provision for the redemption of men from sin. He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where He is the One Mediator, fully God, fully man, in whose Person is effected the reconciliation between God and man. He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever-present Lord. C. God the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. He inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. Through illumination He enables men to understand truth. He exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He calls men to the Saviour, and effects regeneration. At the moment of regeneration, He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. He cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God through His church. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. His presence in the Christian is the guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness of the stature of Christ. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service. MAN Man is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. The gift of gender is thus part of the goodness of God’s creation. In the beginning man was innocent of sin and was endowed by his Creator with freedom of choice. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. Through the temptation of Satan man transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original innocence whereby his posterity inherit a nature and an environment inclined toward sin. Therefore, as soon as they are capable of moral action, they become transgressors and are under condemnation. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God. The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love. SALVATION Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense, salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. A. Regeneration , or the new birth, is a work of God’s grace whereby believers become new creatures in Christ Jesus. It is a change of heart wrought by the Holy Spirit through conviction of sin, to which the sinner responds in repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance and faith are inseparable experiences of grace. Repentance is a genuine turning from sin toward God. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and commitment of the entire personality to Him as Lord and Savior. B. Justification is God’s gracious and full acquittal upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners who repent and believe in Christ. Justification brings the believer into a relationship of peace and favor with God. C. Sanctification is the experience, beginning in regeneration, by which the believer is set apart for God’s purposes, and is enabled to progress toward moral and spiritual maturity through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. Growth in grace should continue throughout the regenerate person’s life. D. Glorification is the culmination of salvation and is the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed. THE CHURCH A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Each congregation operates under the Lordship of Christ through democratic processes. In such a congregation, each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord. Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. The New Testament speaks also of the church as the Body of Christ which includes all of the redeemed of all the ages, believers from every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation. BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer’s death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to his faith in the final resurrection of the dead. The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby believers, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming. WE ARE ALIGNED DOCTRINALLY AND COOPERATIVELY IN MISSIONS WITH THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.

Faithfully leading and serving as we help people follow Jesus. LEADERSHIP LEAD PASTOR DIRECTIONAL PASTORS SLT PASTORS LP Lead Pastor Omar Giritli Lead Pastor Omar Giritli serves as the Lead Pastor at Christ Fellowship in Miami, FL. He is joyfully married to his wonderful wife Ashley and have two beautiful children, Camila and Mateo. He was born in Puerto Rico, but raised in Miami since age 7. He has been in ministry for over 10 years and served in different capacities such as Small Group Pastor, Campus Pastor and Director of Campuses. He is a Law School graduate from the University of Miami, member of the BAR, and holds a Master in Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor Omar's Story Elders While God and the Bible are the ultimate authority for Christ Fellowship Miami Church, we operate under an elder-led leadership structure . Lead Pastor Omar Giritli, along with other members of the church leadership team, guides and supports the staff in their daily mission of helping you and your family follow Jesus. Directional Pastors Lead Pastor Omar Giritli Omar Giritli serves as the Lead Pastor at Christ Fellowship in Miami, FL. He is joyfully married to his wonderful wife Ashley and have two beautiful children, Camila and Mateo. He was born in Puerto Rico, but raised in Miami since age 7. He has been in ministry for over 10 years and served in different capacities such as Small Group Pastor, Campus Pastor and Director of Campuses. He is a Law School graduate from the University of Miami, member of the BAR, and holds a Master in Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor of Campuses Ray Perez Ray Perez currently serves as Pastor of Campuses at Christ Fellowship. Ray, a Florida State Licensed contractor for over 25 years, ordained pastor and seminary graduate transitioned into a full time ministry career several years ago where he has served in various roles at Christ Fellowship Church. As a seminary graduate from Miami International Seminary and experienced business owner, Ray is uniquely positioned to advance our mission and vision of establishing Christ Fellowship church across Miami, Latin America and the Caribbean. Ray currently lives in Miami, Florida with his wife of 37 years, Ida. Together they have two children, Ray Jr. and Stephanie. In his spare time Ray enjoys serving up Texas Style BBQ to friends, family and the community he serves in. Executive Pastor Carlos Cardenas Carlos serves as the Executive Pastor at Christ Fellowship and leads the Directional Leadership Team. He is also part of the Teaching Team and has been in ministry at Christ Fellowship for over 10 years. During his time at Christ Fellowship, he has served in different capacities such as Pastor of Campuses, and Campus Pastor at the Palmetto Bay and West Kendall Campuses. He holds a Master’s in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity Seminary and a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Florida International University. Carlos lives in Palmetto Bay with his wife Shany, and his children Noah, Nathan and Everly. Aside from spending time with his family, Carlos loves to barbecue and watch his favorite football team, the Miami Hurricanes. Pastor of Experience and Leadership Gideon Ap'e Gideon Ap'e serves as the Pastor of Experience & Leadership Development at Christ Fellowship. He's married to Abby and has two beautiful boys, Jeremiah and Jude. Gideon has been part of Christ Fellowship for over a decade and has served in different roles including worship, college and young adults, and as an associate and Campus Pastor. Prior to ministry, Gideon worked in education reform and policy that focused on closing the achievement gap in Title 1 schools. He is a proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and The PEAR Institute at Harvard Medical & McLean Hospital. Gideon is passionate about leadership development, academia, the arts, reaching the urban core with the Gospel, a good cup of coffee, and especially his family. SLT Strategic Leadership Team Executive Pastor Carlos Cardenas Carlos serves as the Executive Pastor at Christ Fellowship and leads the Directional Leadership Team. He is also part of the Teaching Team and has been in ministry at Christ Fellowship for over 10 years. During his time at Christ Fellowship, he has served in different capacities such as Pastor of Campuses, and Campus Pastor at the Palmetto Bay and West Kendall Campuses. He holds a Master’s in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity Seminary and a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Florida International University. Carlos lives in Palmetto Bay with his wife Shany, and his children Noah, Nathan and Everly. Aside from spending time with his family, Carlos loves to barbecue and watch his favorite football team, the Miami Hurricanes. Pastor of Campuses Ray Perez Ray Perez currently serves as Pastor of Campuses at Christ Fellowship. Ray, a Florida State Licensed contractor for over 25 years, ordained pastor and seminary graduate transitioned into a full time ministry career several years ago where he has served in various roles at Christ Fellowship Church. As a seminary graduate from Miami International Seminary and experienced business owner, Ray is uniquely positioned to advance our mission and vision of establishing Christ Fellowship church across Miami, Latin America and the Caribbean. Ray currently lives in Miami, Florida with his wife of 37 years, Ida. Together they have two children, Ray Jr. and Stephanie. In his spare time Ray enjoys serving up Texas Style BBQ to friends, family and the community he serves in. Director of Production & Technology Garrett Siljee Garrett serves as the Director of Production & Technology at Christ Fellowship Church. He earned a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University in 2016 and has served at CF for over a decade in various roles across Production. Garrett and his wife, Ileana, are parents to two beautiful children, Izzy and Jacob. Aside from spending time with his family, Garrett’s favorite pastimes include cooking, playing video games, and traveling. Director of Ministries Samantha Stockton Samantha Stockton serves on the Christ Fellowship Directional Leadership Team as the Director of Ministries. She was born in Da Nang, Vietnam and raised her entire life in Miami. Samantha considers herself a Miamian for life! Her passion is to coach leaders to be the best at utilizing their gifts and making it easy for ministries to help people follow Jesus. She is married to A.J., and mama to Andy and Savanna. If you want to get to know her more, Samantha is always ready to meet you, just bring some Cuban coffee and pastelitos. Director of Ministries Stephanie Moreno Stephanie Moreno serves as the Director of Ministries at Christ Fellowship and oversees CF Kids, Small Groups, and Community Engagement. She has been working in ministry for over 10 years and has held several roles within CF Kids. Prior to ministry, Stephanie was an elementary school teacher with a background in both education and psychology. She is happily married to her husband Andrew and they have 2 children, Lauren and Ryan. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys a good restaurant, working out at the gym, and a sunny beach day. However, her favorite thing to do is spend time with her family. Pastor of Experience and Leadership Gideon Ap'e Gideon Ap'e serves as the Pastor of Experience & Leadership Development at Christ Fellowship. He's married to Abby and has two beautiful boys, Jeremiah and Jude. Gideon has been part of Christ Fellowship for over a decade and has served in different roles including worship, college and young adults, and as an associate and Campus Pastor. Prior to ministry, Gideon worked in education reform and policy that focused on closing the achievement gap in Title 1 schools. He is a proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and The PEAR Institute at Harvard Medical & McLean Hospital. Gideon is passionate about leadership development, academia, the arts, reaching the urban core with the Gospel, a good cup of coffee, and especially his family. West Kendall Campus Pastor Alex Sosa Alex serves as the West Kendall Campus Pastor at Christ Fellowship. He completed his Bachelors of Religion at Liberty University in 2013, with a minor in Christian Counseling, and has served the local church for over 16 years. Alex and his wife Taylor, both Miami natives, are parents to two young daughters. Other than spending time with his girls, Alex favorite pastimes are drinking coffee, watching documentaries, and rooting for the Miami Dolphins. OP Pastors Pastor of CF Students Alex Mirabal Pastor Alex Mirabal is deeply devoted to following Jesus and delights in nurturing others to become exceptional leaders. Currently serving as Pastor of CF Students at Christ Fellowship, he began his journey in ministry in 2015, eventually moving into his current role in 2022. Through mentoring, leading Bible studies, and providing support on their spiritual journeys, he is committed to guiding people towards realizing their fullest potential in Christ. Beyond his ministry, he treasures every moment with his beloved wife and two children, who continually inspire him. In his leisure time, Pastor Mirabal immerses himself in books, explores various physical activities to stay healthy, and indulges in the thrill of thrifting. With a profound appreciation for the ocean's tranquility, he eagerly embraces any opportunity for aquatic adventures, whether swimming, surfing, or simply soaking in its beauty on the shore. Pastor Mirabal earned his Bachelors in Biblical Studies & Psychology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Redland Campus Pastor Damian Silva Damian Silva serves as the Campus Pastor at the Redland campus. He has been with Christ Fellowship for over a decade where he has served with Students, Guest Services, and Congregational Care. Prior to his tenure at Christ Fellowship he worked in alternative education as a Family Liaison for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Damian and his family currently reside in Homestead Florida where he previously served as a Campus Pastor. He and his wife Jacqueline Silva enjoy their weekly date nights and traveling with their two boys. Damian has a long history with hip hop music, performing with various artists, but these days in his free time he simply enjoys writing, storytelling, and kayak fishing. Pastor of Experience and Leadership Gideon Ap'e Gideon Ap'e serves as the Pastor of Experience & Leadership Development at Christ Fellowship. He's married to Abby and has two beautiful boys, Jeremiah and Jude. Gideon has been part of Christ Fellowship for over a decade and has served in different roles including worship, college and young adults, and as an associate and Campus Pastor. Prior to ministry, Gideon worked in education reform and policy that focused on closing the achievement gap in Title 1 schools. He is a proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and The PEAR Institute at Harvard Medical & McLean Hospital. Gideon is passionate about leadership development, academia, the arts, reaching the urban core with the Gospel, a good cup of coffee, and especially his family. Lead Pastor Omar Giritli Omar Giritli serves as the Lead Pastor at Christ Fellowship in Miami, FL. He is joyfully married to his wonderful wife Ashley and have two beautiful children, Camila and Mateo. He was born in Puerto Rico, but raised in Miami since age 7. He has been in ministry for over 10 years and served in different capacities such as Small Group Pastor, Campus Pastor and Director of Campuses. He is a Law School graduate from the University of Miami, member of the BAR, and holds a Master in Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor of Connections and Guest Services Sammy Flores West Kendall Campus Pastor Alex Sosa Alex serves as the West Kendall Campus Pastor at Christ Fellowship. He completed his Bachelors of Religion at Liberty University in 2013, with a minor in Christian Counseling, and has served the local church for over 16 years. Alex and his wife Taylor, both Miami natives, are parents to two young daughters. Other than spending time with his girls, Alex favorite pastimes are drinking coffee, watching documentaries, and rooting for the Miami Dolphins. Congregational Care Pastor Don Robson Pastor Don serves as the Congregational Care Pastor at Christ Fellowship. He has previously served at Christ Fellowship as a Small Group Director. He holds a Batchelor’s degree in Bible, from Florida Bible College and a Master’s degree in Systematic Theology from Baptist University of America. Don and his wife Patty live in Cutler Bay and are blessed with four children and four grandchildren. Don was born in New Jersey in 1948 and moved to Miami (Key Biscayne) with his parents in 1951 when Miami was a small town. Doral Campus Pastor Jose Peña Jose Pena's current role is Pastor of the Doral Campus as well as being on the Spanish Teaching Team. He is married to Wanda and has three wonderful boys. Jonathan 24 years old, Joshua 23 years old, Joseph 17 years old. Jose has been part of Christ Fellowship for seven years, and has served as the Small Group Director, Spanish pastor, associate pastor, He has also overseen the congregational care for all of the Christ Fellowship campuses. Jose currently lives in Miami, but was born in the Dominican republic. Downtown Campus Pastor Pedro Garcia Palmetto Bay Campus Pastor Tucker Stipe Pastor Tucker serves as the Campus Pastor of the Palmetto Bay Campus and on the Young Adult Teaching Team. He previously served as the Campus Pastor of the Coral Gables Campus, the Associate Campus Director at the Downtown Campus and also in the Small Groups Team. Before coming to Christ Fellowship he served on the teaching team at Calvary Church here in Miami, and was the Outreach Director and Janitor for Ekklesia Eugene in his home state of Oregon. Tucker is happily married to his best friend Kaleigha and they have 3 boys (ages: 4, 2, and freshly hatched). He earned a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Knox Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Religion with a minor in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Tucker spends most of his free time outside with his family and they particularly love their beach days together. Executive Pastor Carlos Cardenas Carlos serves as the Executive Pastor at Christ Fellowship and leads the Directional Leadership Team. He is also part of the Teaching Team and has been in ministry at Christ Fellowship for over 10 years. During his time at Christ Fellowship, he has served in different capacities such as Pastor of Campuses, and Campus Pastor at the Palmetto Bay and West Kendall Campuses. He holds a Master’s in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity Seminary and a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Florida International University. Carlos lives in Palmetto Bay with his wife Shany, and his children Noah, Nathan and Everly. Aside from spending time with his family, Carlos loves to barbecue and watch his favorite football team, the Miami Hurricanes. Pastor of CF Young Adults Gabriel Orellana Pastor Juan Roque Pastor Juan Roque, a dedicated leader with a Master’s in Theology from Trinity International University and a Bachelor in Business from Nova University, currently serves at the Coral Gables/Downtown Campus of Christ Fellowship. Alongside his role as a volunteer pastor, he also holds the position of Vice President/Business leader at a Miami-based manufacturing company. Since 1991, Pastor Juan has been instrumental in various ministries and leadership positions within Christ Fellowship, including church planting, with his efforts contributing to the launch of three Christ Fellowship campuses. When not engaged in ministry, he enjoys traveling with his family and indulging in his love for collecting Cuban art and antiquities. Pastor of Campuses Ray Perez Ray Perez currently serves as Pastor of Campuses at Christ Fellowship. Ray, a Florida State Licensed contractor for over 25 years, ordained pastor and seminary graduate transitioned into a full time ministry career several years ago where he has served in various roles at Christ Fellowship Church. As a seminary graduate from Miami International Seminary and experienced business owner, Ray is uniquely positioned to advance our mission and vision of establishing Christ Fellowship church across Miami, Latin America and the Caribbean. Ray currently lives in Miami, Florida with his wife of 37 years, Ida. Together they have two children, Ray Jr. and Stephanie. In his spare time Ray enjoys serving up Texas Style BBQ to friends, family and the community he serves in.

We are a multi-generational and multi-cultural church across the Miami area. Discover Christ Fellowship's mission. WHO WE ARE OUR MISSION Helping you and your family follow Jesus. Christ Fellowship was founded in 1917 to impact Miami by helping people and their families follow Jesus. Over a century has passed but the mission remains the same - inviting Miami to follow Jesus Christ. Today, Christ Fellowship is a multi-generational, multi-cultural and international church meeting in multiple locations across Miami, the Caribbean, Latin America, and online. Whether you’re soaking up the tropical sun in Jamaica, hiking in Colombia, or enjoying a paska in Ukraine, we believe Miami is one of the most strategic places on the planet to share the love of Jesus with the world. CF KIDS CF KIDS CF KIDS OUR DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY CONNECT TO GOD WEEKEND SERVICES God wants to know us personally. More than just practicing religion, He wants a relationship with us. Our services are where we focus on that relationship and connecting to God. Whether you are new to the faith, have questions or have been a Christ follower for a long time, our services are a safe space to learn more about what it means to Connect with God and grow closer to him CONNECT TO MINISTRY SERVE IN A MINISTRY We're all an important part of God's plan, and he has given us all gifts and talents to serve others. Connecting to Ministry is a great way to serve others and use the gifts and talents God has given. CONNECT TO OTHERS SMALL GROUPS God designed us to have community together. Connecting to Others in our small groups is a practical and enjoyable way to find that life-changing community and grow closer to God. CONNECT TO MISSION God's ultimate plan is for us to share the Gospel and make a difference in people around us lives. When we do this the Bible tells us we experience joy. Through Connecting to Mission we want to give every person in the family a chance to serve the community and share the hope of Jesus with our communities. SHARE JESUS / SERVE THE COMMUNITY Serving Opportunities OUR BELIEFS

Countless people experience God’s blessings when they tithe, but often the first step is the hardest one to take. We recognize this at CF and want to help you trust God in all areas of your life. If you are not presently tithing, then consider taking the 90-Day Tithing Challenge. It is a 90-day commitment to give God the first 10% of your income. We know God will respond to your obedience by fulfilling His promises. SIGN UP FOR THE 90 DAYS TITHING CHALLENGE BELOW:

Descubre lo que la nueva sede de Christ Fellowship tiene para ofrecer. AHORA ABIERTA ACOMPÁÑANOS LOS DOMINGOS Ubicada en el corazón del Downtown de Miami , en la esquina de la 5ta Calle y la 1ra Avenida, se encuentra una iglesia histórica con fundamentos bíblicos. Establecida en 1896, la sede de Christ Fellowship en Downtown ha sido un faro de esperanza y luz en la Ciudad de Miami por más de un siglo. Después de décadas de servicio fiel, el edificio histórico cerró sus puertas en 2018 para una transformación muy necesaria. Ahora, tras seis años de renovaciones y remodelación, este querido lugar está listo para darte la bienvenida nuevamente. No pierdas la oportunidad de ser parte de esta iglesia histórica. Únete a nosotros los domingos en los servicios en inglés a las 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM o 12:30 PM, Encuentro en Español a las 10:45 AM o conéctate durante la semana a través de los Grupos Pequeños de CF, CF Students y CF Young Adults. APRENDE CÓMO Y DÓNDE ESTACIONAR EL AUDITORIO DONDE ADORAMOS Y APRENDEMOS EL CF CAFÉ UN LUGAR PARA REUNIRSE EL ÁREA DE NIÑOS LO QUE LLAMAMOS "CF KIDS" DESCUBRE UNA IGLESIA PARA TODA LA FAMILIA DISCOVER DESCUBRE UNA IGLESIA PARA TODA LA FAMILIA EXPLORA SU HISTORIA EXPLORE EXPLORA SU HISTORIA COMIENZA TU CAMINO CON NOSOTROS START COMIENZA TU CAMINO CON NOSOTROS Instalaciones infantiles de primer nivel En nuestras nuevas áreas de CF Kids, los niños desde recién nacidos hasta 5to grado podrán profundizar en la Palabra de Dios en un ambiente divertido y seguro, mientras son cuidados por un equipo lleno de amor. MÁS INFORMACIÓN Un Ministerio para Estudiantes de Middle y High School CF Students es el ministerio de middle y high school en Christ Fellowship Iglesia, comprometido a ayudar a los estudiantes y a sus familias a seguir a Jesús. MÁS INFORMACIÓN Un Ministerio para JÓVENES ADULTOS Ningún estudiante universitario o joven profesional debería tener que enfrentar la vida solo. En CF Young Adults, ayudamos a los jóvenes adultos de 18 a 29 años a seguir a Jesús. MÁS INFORMACIÓN Centro de Adoración Clásico pero Moderno Totalmente restaurado a su diseño original Neoclásico y Renacimiento, nuestro Centro de Adoración conserva las bancas de madera de los años 1920, más de una docena de vitrales que representan la narrativa del evangelio y un órgano con más de diez millas de cableado. Una experiencia de iglesia clásica pero a la vez moderna, donde ofrecemos adoración contemporánea y enseñanzas en un edificio hermoso y atemporal. ESTACIONAMIENTO SIN ESTRÉS El estacionamiento es completamente gratuito y está disponible en el garaje al lado de nuestra Sede de Downtown. También estamos convenientemente ubicados frente a la estación College North del Metromover. Recomendamos ampliamente usar transporte público, servicios de rideshare o compartir el auto con tus amigos para llegar a nuestra sede. CONOCE AL PASTOR PRINCIPAL Omar Giritli sirve como Pastor Principal en Christ Fellowship en Miami, FL. Él y su esposa Ashley están felizmente casados y tienen dos hermosos hijos, Camila y Mateo. Nació en Puerto Rico, pero fue criado en Miami desde los 7 años. Ha estado en el ministerio por más de 15 años y ha servido en diferentes áreas como Pastor de Grupos Pequeños, Pastor de Sede y Director de Sedes. Es graduado de Derecho en la Universidad de Miami, miembro del BAR, y posee una Maestría en Divinidad del Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Fund. 1896 Con más de cien años de antigüedad, este edificio es una magnífica estructura neoclásica de cuatro pisos con elementos del Renacimiento, incluyendo fachadas simétricas tripartitas, pórticos con frontones proyectados y una cúpula bellamente ornamentada. Como uno de los pocos monumentos históricos de Miami, nuestra hermosa iglesia fue añadida al Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos de los Estados Unidos en 1989. COMIENZA TU CAMINO CON NOSOTROS SOCIALES
PÁGINA DE LA SEDE DOWNTOWN ACTUALIZACIONES DEL CAMPUS APRENDE CÓMO Y DÓNDE ESTACIONAR DOWNTOWN
SÍGUENOS EN LAS REDES CONTACTA AL PASTOR DE LA SEDE PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES ¿Quién es Christ Fellowship? Somos una iglesia multisede que se reúne en varias sedes ubicados en el condado de Miami-Dade, Latinoamérica, el Caribe y en línea en cfmiami.org. Conoce más sobre quiénes somos aquí . ¿Cómo llego a la sede Histórica del Downtown? ¿Dónde puedo estacionar? El estacionamiento gratuito y sin estrés está disponible en el garaje al lado de nuestra sede del Downtown. Recomendamos ampliamente compartir el auto con tus amigos, usar transporte público o servicios de rideshare. Nuestra iglesia está convenientemente ubicada frente a la estación College North del Metromover y a poca distancia a pie de Freedom Tower, el Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus y Bayfront Park. ¿Qué debo ponerme? ¡Ven tal como eres! Jeans y una camiseta están perfectos. ¿Qué puedo esperar al llegar? En Christ Fellowship tenemos un equipo listo para darte la bienvenida. Si es tu primera visita, tenemos espacios de estacionamiento reservados para ti. Además, ofrecemos un ambiente seguro para que tú y tu familia puedan adorar a Dios con tranquilidad. ¿Cuánto dura el servicio? Nuestros servicios de domingo duran aproximadamente 60 minutos, con música centrada en el evangelio y una enseñanza bíblica que se aplica a la vida diaria. ¿Quién es el pastor de la Sede Histórica de Downtown? El Pastor Gideon Apé es nuestro Pastor de la sede de Downtown y está disponible para responder cualquier pregunta que tengas. Puedes contactarlo aquí . ¿Necesito traer algo? ¡No! Las notas del sermón, tarjetas de conexión y opciones de ofrenda están disponibles en nuestra aplicación CF Miami . También ofrecemos notas impresas en el campus, con lápices y bolígrafos para tu uso. ¿Qué debo hacer después del servicio? Al terminar el servicio, visita la mesa de Próximos Pasos y recibe un regalo de Primera Vez. Queremos conocerte, escuchar tu historia y agradecerte por acompañarnos. ¿Tienen algo para mis hijos? Durante nuestros servicios de domingo, CF Kids ofrece programas para todos los niños, desde bebés hasta quinto grado, en ambientes seguros y diseñados especialmente para ellos. Disfrutarán de una lección bíblica, juegos y adoración. Puedes registrar a tu hijo 10 minutos antes de cada servicio. Para agilizar tu visita, también puedes pre-registrarlo descargando la aplicación CF Miami . ¿Tienen algo para mis adolescentes? Durante los miércoles en “Family Nights” a las 7pm, CF Students está disponible para middle y high school. Esta experiencia les permite conocer a Cristo y crecer en su relación con Él por medio de la adoración, Grupos Pequeños y un mensaje diseñado para ellos. Además, CF Students ofrece Grupos Pequeños a las 10:45am todos los domingos. ¿Tienen algo para jóvenes adultos? Ya seas estudiante universitario o joven profesional, no tienes que vivir la vida solo. En Young Adults ayudamos a los jóvenes de 18 a 29 años a seguir a Jesús. Cada martes a las 7:30pm tenemos adoración, estudio en grupo y compañerismo. ¿Alguien puede orar por mí? ¡Nos encantaría orar por ti! Te animamos a comunicarte con el Pastor del Campus Downtown, Gideon Apé, para recibir oración. Si deseas enviar tus peticiones de manera anónima, puedes hacerlo aquí .