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In 2019, I found myself navigating one of the most challenging seasons of my life as I dealt with burnout. The demands of life, work, and family responsibilities weighed heavily on me, which led me to exhaustion and disconnection. I was spiraling and it was negatively affecting my marriage and my family. I’ll never forget the moment I decided to listen to the Holy Spirit and focus on what God had called me to do. I sought help, and the people I had around me were major blessings; especially the church.

Marina and I have been a part of and blessed by the local church since before we were married, but in that deeply challenging moment we needed it the most. We felt safe and strengthened by God’s people, and so did our family.

We believe that the church should be a place of security and strength. Over the last two years, we’ve felt the Lord calling us to establish a church like that not just for our family, but for a family much larger than our own. In September 2022, we began the journey to launch Chel Church in Deerfield Beach, Florida, with the mission of seeing people formed in God’s presence. Chel is the Hebrew word for fortress, and we believe this house will be just that. We envision a diverse community where people make memories together, break bread, grow in faith and character, serve the city, and experience transformation through the power of the Living God as they gather in worship.

We are excited about this new chapter, believing it will impact their community in powerful ways.
Deerfield Beach is a vibrant city in Broward County, home to a diverse population. Broward is home for us, and we believe God is doing a new thing.

We want to be a part of what God is doing by planting a life-giving church.

Northeast Broward alone has over 200,000 people, it is a growing community that is eager for connection and hope. A recent study shows that over 90% in the county do not attend church or have a relationship with Jesus, creating a unique opportunity to bring the Gospel to the area. We are following God’s calling to plant Chel Church in the heart of North Broward County and we want to invite you into the journey with us.

Our Vision

We exist to see people formed in God’s presence.

Presence

We seek to continuously invite the tangible presence and power of God to move in our community through a culture of prayer and worship.

Formation

We practice formation by learning to walk daily in the way of Jesus (to do as Jesus did), so that we may become deeply transformed disciples.

Mission

We live on mission to pursue cultural renewal by partnering with local and global organizations to meet spiritual and social needs.

Cultural Values

How we fulfill the vision

Jesus - Our Foundation

At Chel, Jesus is the cornerstone and focal point of everything we undertake. We are committed to following his teachings and emulating his example of love and compassion, sharing his message of grace within our community and beyond.

Joy - Our Attitude

At Chel, Joy is not merely an occasional emotion; it’s a fundamental aspect of how we operate. We aim to have joy permeate our worship, our service to others and our outlook on life. We believe joy can be a consistent disposition that shapes our identity as followers of Jesus.

Honor - Our Posture

At Chel, honor is central to how we interact with one another. We aim to show respect, integrity and humility in all of our relationships recognizing the value and dignity of every individual as created in the image of God. We are vocal with our affirmation.

Generosity - Our Lifestyle

At Chel, we aim to live a life of generosity as a reflection of God’s abundant love and provision for us. We seek to be generous with our time, talents and resources, investing in the advancement of God’s kingdom locally and globally.