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Year One · 2025–2026

One Year of Impact

Celebrating what God has done in our first year and looking forward to what He will do next.

A letter to our faith family

Behind every number is someone experiencing grace.

Faith Family,

As we celebrate one year of Christchurch Miami, my heart is full of gratitude for all God has done. Lives have been changed, faith in Christ has been strengthened, community has been built, and a faith family is on mission! Behind every story and every number is someone experiencing grace, finding community, and discovering purpose. We celebrate all God is doing with gratitude and move forward with great expectation.

Thank you for being part of this amazing story. Can't wait to experience the next chapter with you.

Soli Deo Gloria,

James Drake

Lead Pastor

One Year at a Glance

Sept 2025 – Sept 2026

Decisions for Christ and/or baptisms

225

Average weekly attendance

804

First-time guests

Connected to a community group

162

Servant leaders

$76,330

GIVEN TO MISSIONS AND OUTREACH

250%

Kids ministry growth

481

Students enrolled in Kendall Christian School

Stories of Impact

faith · family · mission

Finding Community

The Abu-Baker Family

Abraham, Leslie, and their two children joined Christchurch this year. Abraham serves in the men's group, Leslie leads in kids ministry, and both kids love greeting on Sunday mornings.

“If I’m going to teach our children the Bible, I need to know it for myself! Our family loves Christchurch, and we are so honored to be part of this congregation.”
— Leslie, after purchasing her first Bible

Experiencing Grace & Purpose

Amir Wright

A football teammate invited Amir to church. He joined the youth group, was baptized, and was gifted a car this Christmas. His life radically transformed in just one year, with Christ at the center of it.

“I’m so thankful for you and can’t wait until you come back so I can tell you about my journey and how I’ve been growing in my faith!”
— Amir’s text to Pastor Drake while deployed

Milestones

Capacity crowd for the grand opening, September 2025

Sept 7, 2025

Capacity crowd for grand opening

782

In attendance

115

Kids reached

Nov 30, 2025

Christian counseling for trafficking survivors

$23,000+

Support to Wellspring

Christmas walkthrough nativity and classical concert, December 2025

Dec 6, 2025

Christmas walkthrough nativity & classical concert

423

Reached with the gospel

Jan 11, 2026

First Baptism Sunday

Youth baptized

Apr 5, 2026

Record breaking Easter Sunday

535

In attendance

109

Kids

The church's first VBS in 25 years, June 2026

Jun 21–25, 2026

First VBS in 25 years at the church!

130+

Youth served

60+

Volunteers served

Aug 16, 2026

Pastor James returns from deployment

DEPLOYED 6 MONTHS IN THE MIDDLE EAST WITH SPECIAL FORCES

Sept 13, 2026

One year anniversary celebration

THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

Looking Ahead

As we step into year two, we're trusting God to grow us deeper and wider so more people can take their next step with Jesus and find a faith family to call home.

Every story matters. Every life is a testimony of God’s grace.

Watch Jada’s Testimony

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8485 SW 112th St, Miami, FL 33156
305.271.5262
christchurchmiami.org