“The future beckons us to build a great church…making North and South America one…Our future is as bright as the promise of God.”
~William Russell Owen, Founding Pastor
Begun in 1926 directly across the street from the University of Miami, UBC (University Baptist Church) was born as a dream that would unite this city and the world under the grace of a loving God. A resilient group of people faithfully pursued this life with eternal meaning and impact. After a devastating hurricane in 1926, UBC rebuilt. Our people have been growing stronger ever since.
We are a diverse community of imperfect people seeking out the perfect God. The God who is within reach. We are followers of His Son, Jesus Christ, and want our lives to have an eternal influence on our families, in Miami, and the world. We welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey and hope to develop real relationships that last. We want to be marked by our love and the beautiful montage of God’s distinctive work in each of our lives.
UBC is on mission in 39 countries. Caring for people with HIV AIDS, Educating the illiterate, clothing & feeding the under-resourced, building churches schools and medical facilities, funding orphanages, delivering children out of prostitution, providing disaster relief, bringing the Gospel to unreached and hostile areas of the world. Serving the city of Miami through our local mission partnerships.
One Story. Your Story.
Everyone has a story - a unique story that goes to the center of who you are and why God designed a place for you on this earth. A story he wants to infuse with His love and grace. UBC is a composition of stories. We hope that you would begin this chapter of your spiritual journey with us, that you would connect in real relationships with others, and that you would live the story God is writing for you.
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View this little booklet if you like, to help you understand the heart of who we are as UBC Miami.