Our Mission

The mission of The Bethel Church is to advance the Kingdom of God, with an emphasis on Building Families, Making Disciples and Winning Souls. The strategy of our mission and focus is to reach out locally, nationally and globally, touching every race and culture.

our VISION 

The Vision of The Bethel Church Miami is to Bring a Living Jesus to a Dying World, by winning others to Christ:
Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:47-48; Acts 1:8

CORE BELIEFS

God

There is one and only one eternal, living and true God. God is an intelligent spiritual and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver and Ruler of the universe. To God, we owe the highest love, worship and commitment. God reveals God-self to us as Father (Divine Parent), Son and Holy Spirit with distinct personal attributes but without division of nature, essence or being. Genesis 1:1; 2 Corinthians 13:13-14

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the perfect representation of God in human form. He is fully human and fully divine. He is equal with God the Father but took on the form of a servant and committed himself to die on the cross to redeem ALL humanity. Through the shedding of His blood, humanity would experience the security of forgiveness and remission of sins. He arose on the third day following his death as He declared authority over life and death. He lives in all believers as the living, ever-present Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Philippians 2:5-11.

The Holy Spirit

We believe in the Holy Spirit. A Spirit-led life—God’s power within us—is the only way possible to live the Christian life. So we seek to practice a daily dependence on God’s Spirit to enable us to do what is right. John 15:5; Philippians 2:13; Ephesians 5:18

The Inclusive Love Of God

We Believe in the Inclusive Love of God. We believe that the Gospel of Jesus Christ cuts across all barriers that attempt to fragment and divide us. We are called to love, affirm, and welcome ALL regardless of race, gender, class, or life situation. We are to be known for our inclusiveness, reconciliation, and liberation for all who are oppressed. The church has too often allowed particular aspects of a person to place them out of the faith. Therefore, we emphasize the “whosoever” in John 3:16. We are also called to “love our neighbors as we love ourselves”, and “love our enemies”. Mark 12:29-31; Luke 6:27; John 3:16-17; Romans 8:1

The Bible

The Bible is the inspired record of God’s activity with humanity. It is truth provided for the believer as a tool to know the heart of God. It reveals the plan, purposes and will of God for all time. We believe the Bible should be interpreted through the loving lens of Jesus Christ, to liberate, and not op-press, unite and not divide, affirm and not reject. John 1:14; 2 Timothy 3:16; 1 John 2:5-6; Psalm 119:105

Tithing - Giving Back to God

We believe in the practice of tithing for the support of Christ’s body, the Church. We believe in the spiritual principles of sowing and reaping. We recognize that giving 10% of our income is the Biblical standard given to us. Leviticus 27:30

The Lord's Supper

The Lord’s Supper is an opportunity for personal examination and reflection on Christ’s love and sacrifice. The bread and cup are symbols of His body and blood, which were broken and spilled out for us. These are done in “remembrance” of Him. Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Worship

We view worship from two sides: adoration and service. Worship could be defined as pure adoration, the redeemed person contemplating and praising God in His holy perfection. Reverential adoration and committed service are both prominent expressions of the biblical concept of worship. True worship involves a willingness to serve and genuine service to God must be accompanied by a sense of reverence and adoration. Psalm 95:6-7; Ephesians 2:10

Prayer

We believe in the power of prayer as a means of communicating with our loving God. Prayer is our opportunity to express our love, gratitude, and reverence for our Creator. It is through prayer that we seek guidance, confess our sins, and align ourselves with God's will. We recognize that prayer is not just an individual practice but also a communal act, where we join together in faith to lift up our hearts to God. As we pray, we trust in the Holy Spirit to intercede on our behalf and enable us to pray in accordance with God’s purposes. We pray for God’s kingdom to come and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:9-13; Romans 8:26-27; Philippians 4:6-7