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 .

Join Christ Fellowship for an uplifting worship in the Miami area. Discover more, connect and feel at home! Visit today! Connect to God In a Worship Service At Christ Fellowship, we know visiting a new church for the first time can be intimidating. We want to make sure you feel welcome, comfortable and loved when you come visit us. Here are a few frequently asked questions: 1. WHO ARE WE? We are a church that loves Jesus, loves people and loves our community. 2. WHEN AND WHERE? We have multiple campuses all around Miami-Dade County. Click here to select a location and view service times. 3. IS THERE A DRESS CODE? The dress code is very casual. There’s no need to come in a suit, tuxedo or anything too fancy. Come as you are! Jeans and a t-shirt works fine. 4. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT ON MY FIRST VISIT? From the moment you first arrive, it’s our goal to make you feel at home. Someone from our Guest Services team will meet you at the entrance with a smile and ready to answer any questions you might have. From there, you can grab a complimentary coffee, check your kids in or head right into the worship service. Our services start right on time, so come early to get a great seat. 5. SPEAKING OF KIDS, WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR MY KIDS? We were hoping you would ask! We have a safe and fun environment for kids of all ages. Our CF Kids services are tailored for children birth to 5th grade. Our CF Students services include a live worship service and small group time for kids in middle school and high school. Parents tell us all the time that their kids love coming to Christ Fellowship each weekend! 6. WHAT IS THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE LIKE? Our experiences are meaningful, creative and spiritually engaging. Each experience kicks off with a time of live worship music - which is often a blend of energetic rock and soul that has our guests standing. We are blessed with an amazing worship team – we agree. Then, one of our teaching pastors shares a biblically-centered message that's always honest and challenging, empowering you to apply Jesus' words to your daily life. 7. WHAT DO I DO WHEN I FIRST ARRIVE THIS WEEKEND? If you decide to visit us this weekend, please make sure to stop by the Next Steps Booth or simply let one of the team members in the black t-shirts know that it is your first time with us. We'd love to help you and your family get situated, and our campus pastor would love the opportunity to shake your hand and personally welcome you to Christ Fellowship.

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 18 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 18 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. Downtown Campus Associate Pastor Damian Silva Damian Silva serves as the Associate Pastor at the Downtown 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 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 as an associate pastor for our new Westchester Campus. Alongside his role 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. 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. 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 18 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 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. Redland Campus Pastor Edwin Ulloa 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.

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.

Help Christ Fellowship Miami reach beyond the wall of the church. Check out our local and global outreach missions. Helping Miami and beyond. CONNECT TO MISSION Reach Beyond the Walls of the Church Local Missions Serve our city alongside Caring for Miami , the outreach arm of our church, meeting real needs through food distribution, community care, and unique programs. Global Missions Where we reach beyond the borders of our country to love and serve others at their point of need, sharing Jesus in tangible ways. Why Connect to Mission? It's our way of helping you and your family fulfill the calling God has placed on all of us, which is to love others the way Christ loved us by using our gifts and talents to serve those in need. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter! SUBSCRIBE Community Partners Tap on a partner to learn more. Meet Our Community Partners One of the ways we engage our community is by partnering with local schools, nonprofit organizations and community helpers.

Learn about the stories that make our church unique. We love changing Miami and our world with the love of Jesus. Join us for a worship service, fun in kids ministry, and excitement for your students. CF STORIES No matter how simple or complicated it is, your story (or “testimony”) is meant to be told and can help introduce people to Jesus (John 4:29,39). When you tell your story, it’s God who uses it to transform people’s hearts. You are simply called to be ready and to share what God has done in your life. SHARE YOUR STORY CF Stories Reproducir video Reproducir video CF Stories - Kevin Reproducir video Reproducir video CF Stories - Invite Story Reproducir video Reproducir video CF Stories - Leisure K-8 Reproducir video Reproducir video CF Stories - Chase & Roxanne Reproducir video Reproducir video CF Stories - Betsy Reproducir video Reproducir video CF Stories - Doral Reproducir video Reproducir video Groupconnect - Dave & Steph Story Reproducir video Reproducir video CF Stories - Eve's Hope Reproducir video Reproducir video CF Stories - Project Smile Cargar más

What does Christ Fellowship believe about money?
We believe God has blessed our church financially because we follow three core principles in the way we handle money. Giving Questions What does Christ Fellowship believe about money? We believe God has blessed our church financially because we follow three core principles in the way we handle money: Money is a ministry tool and should be used to build and expand God’s Kingdom. Base the budget on what God wants to happen, not based on what we might get. Spend with integrity, knowing that we are managing people’s financial gifts to God. Where does Christ Fellowship get money from? Our support comes from the normal tithes (10% of earnings) and offerings of members and regular attendees. There is no additional organizational or government support. How can I give to Christ Fellowship? We have giving boxes in all of our campuses for your convenience which you can use before or after the service you attend. Gifts to Christ Fellowship are tax deductible, so consider using a giving envelope for receipting purposes if you prefer to give cash. You can give electronically as a guest or by setting up an account on our websites’ giving page cfmiami.org/give. Electronic gifts can be made one time or on a recurring basis and can be made by debit card or ACH transfer. Want to give by text message? 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 one time to create a “Text to Give” account. You can give stocks, bonds, other financial instruments, assets such as cars or boats, and can give out of your estate. See additional information on these topics on our cfmiami.org/giving page under “Ways to Give”, or call the finance office at (305) 238-1818 for assistance. In addition, Christ Fellowship is now setup to receive Bitcoin contributions which the IRS considers as asset donations, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. Please contact your tax or financial advisor for more information. 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 their report and you’ll find that money given to Christ Fellowship is managed with integrity. How does our budgeting process work? Each ministry department prays about their ministry goals for the upcoming year. Each department leader/pastor proposes a budget based on the overall vision and direction of the church. Staff members meet with their supervisors to discuss the budget proposals. The Personnel Ministry Team requests and approves compensation changes and the Stewardship Ministry Team reviews the combined budget. After a video presentation to the congregation, church members are asked to affirm the budget. Can we ask questions about the budget? Prior to the vote, any questions may be submitted electronically or in written form to the Finance Team and they will be answered. Do we have an open book policy? A request for summary information may be requested, on reports approved by the Board of Trustees. Does this mean I can find out individual staff salaries? No, we feel that the release of this kind of personal financial information can lead to comparison and discontentment among staff members and in the congregation at large. We believe in trusting those in leadership who are making financial decisions, specifically our volunteers on the Personnel and Stewardship Teams. Who sets salaries? The overall salary structure, including annual increases, and specifically the salary of the Senior Pastor is set by the Personnel Team and communicated to the Board of Trustees for inclusion in the annual budget. Supervisory staff conduct annual reviews and decide on increases within the guidelines approved by the Personnel Team. What happens with yearly left-over money? Leftover money is put back into the ministry budget fund for the following year. What do I need to know about charitable contribution deductions? Monetary contributions of any amount must be supported with a bank record (check, electronic transfer) or a receipt from the charitable organization. You don’t need to use an envelope for your checks, we scan the checks for your information when we record them. However, this means any cash dropped into the offering does not qualify for an income tax deduction unless the church issues a receipt. To do so, cash contributions must be in a completed offering envelope. These are always available in the worship center or if you would like to receive preprinted envelopes for your contributions, please contact the office. What are some alternative ways I can give? Gifts of stocks, Bitcoin and other appreciated securities are simple to make and can have an immediate impact while also providing you with significant tax benefits. 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. Gifts by Will or Living Trust – A bequest is the most traditional way to provide important help for worthwhile causes. With a gift through your will or living trust, you retain full use of your gift property during your life. It’s also possible to make a gift at death but reserve lifetime income to a spouse or other family member. 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, 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. 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. Why should I consider donating stock or Bitcoin? Gifts of stock and/or Bitcoin can provide donors with a double tax benefit. First, you may be able to claim a charitable contribution deduction in the amount of the current market value of the donated stock or Bitcoin. That is, you can deduct not only the original cost you paid for the donated shares or Bitcoin but also the increase in the value of those shares. Second, you can avoid paying taxes on the appreciated value of the stock or Bitcoin. The greater the amount of appreciation, the more capital gains tax the shareholder will face if the stock or Bitcoin is sold. But this tax can be avoided if you donate the stock or Bitcoin to the church, and also the church pays no capital gains tax when it sells the donated stock or Bitcoin. 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. Should I sell the stock or Bitcoin 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 you do not have to pay capital gains tax on the appreciated value. Why did the church start accepting Bitcoin donations? The church is able to use bitcoin to fund some of our Global campuses and ministries. This method avoids many risks taken in the past in getting funds to our brothers and sisters in other countries. All donations and transfers are well documented, traceable and accountable. What is the process for donating stock? The simplest way is to do it via electronic transfer, from your broker to the church's broker. Christ Fellowship has set up a special account to handle these donations. The first thing to do will be to contact your broker for specific instructions about your specific stock. Make sure that the broker understands that you want to transfer the stock, not sell it. We have listed our Brokers information on our cfmiami.org/give page or you can contact the church financial office to get Christ Fellowship's account information and other electronic transfer information. Call the church office at 305-238-1818, and ask for Deborah Sutton. That's about all there is to it. Are mutual funds done the same way? Generally yes, but you'll want to contact your broker for any specific instructions. What it the process for donating Bitcoin? There is a button on our website cfmiami.org/give where you can easily make a transfer of Bitcoin to the church account. The tax savings for donating bitcoin directly is similar to donating stocks directly. The church is able to use bitcoin to fund some of our Global campuses and ministries. For additional questions about giving at Christ Fellowship, please e-mail us at dsutton@cfmiami.org or call us at 305-238-1818.

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.

GIVING PARTNERS MIAMI-DADE PARTNERS CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP Provides comprehensive services (food, housing, healthcare, employment) to the homeless. NEW HOPE Provides substance abuse & mental health treatment to the homeless population. SHERIDAN HOUSE Offers services to children and families to help them reach their potential. BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRIES (BCM) Sharing the gospel on college and university campuses in Miami-Dade County. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Sharing the gospel to athletes in middle & high school, college & university. FIRST PRIORITY STUDENT MINISTRY Sharing the gospel in middle & high schools by gathering students together through school clubs. TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE Provides life skills classes, creative arts, character education, youth programs, & more to the Overtown community. YOUTH FOR CHRIST Providing safe, creative and consistent programs for students in elementary through high school. YOUTH WITH A MISSION (YWAM) A university campus ministry geared at seeing students come together to seek God & grow. FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME Changing the lives of orphaned and disadvantaged children in Florida, and around the world. AGAPE Restoring individuals and families to psychological, social, physical, and spiritual health. CARING FOR MIAMI Caring for families in need through serving their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. MIAMI-DADE PLACES SERVED LIFE OF FREEDOM Offers support and restorative programs for female survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking. NURSES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Serving nurses in hospitals across the city. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN PEACE OFFICERS Serving law enforcement across the city. FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN FIREFIGHTERS Serving firefighters across the city GLOBAL MISSIONS PARTNERS CUBA Leadership training and church planting. EL SALVADOR Food programs, leadership training, and school development through Iglesia Bautista de Zacamil. HAITI Construction and church planting. INDIA Training church planters and starting churches, orphanage, digging clean water wells. JAMAICA Gravel Ground Baptist Church Nicaragua- Iglesia Ia Roca. UKRAINE Supporting a local orphanage and church. Missionaries we have sent from Christ Fellowship ITALY Cristhina Danies Southern Baptist Partnerships INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD (IMB) Evangelize, disciple and plant reproducing churches among all peoples. The IMB works with churches, associations, & state conventions to impact North America with the gospel. NORTH AMERICAN MISSION BOARD Works with churches, associations, & state conventions to impact North America with the gospel. CHRIST FELLOWSHIP MIAMI CAMPUSES Creating environments for people to worship God in different communities throughout Miami-Dade County. CF KIDS AND CF STUDENTS Investing in the next generation. CF ACADEMY Providing a quality education for K2 – 6th-grade students in a positive, Christian environment. CF ONLINE Providing an online church experience to impact people around the world. BACKPACK PROGRAM Provides six meals a weekend for students who go hungry in Miami-Dade Public Schools Schools - serving the administration, teachers, students, & their families SINGLE MOMS AND WIDOWS Provides single moms and widows from all walks of life a place where they can be encouraged by the love of Christ. FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE CHILDREN (ORPHANS) Providing resources, fun & support to foster children and their families PRISON MINISTRY Serving inmates in local prisons by sharing the gospel with them and leading them in worship services

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

Christ Fellowship is looking for men and women who would like to be part of a team that wants to make a difference by demonstrating and sharing the love of Jesus Christ in critical situations. If you would like to be part of our Disaster Relief Team, we encourage you to complete the connection card and hear how you can be equipped to serve your community when they need it the most. Christ Fellowship is looking for men and women who would like to be part of a team that wants to make a difference by demonstrating and sharing the love of Jesus Christ in critical situations. If you would like to be part of our Disaster Relief Team, we encourage you to complete the connection card and hear how you can be equipped to serve your community when they need it the most. SIGN UP HERE