![]() 26 dedication of its newly built mission building, a 5,000-square foot space made possible by a $1.4 million loan from the Florida United Methodist Foundation’s Development Fund and a $750,00 pledge campaign by church members. While many churches stalled during the pandemic, Vigil says New Horizon has been energized.Īmong its accomplishments was the Sept. With hard work and strong leadership, that vision has taken shape at New Horizon, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The mission, as he saw it, was an active congregation taking God’s message and work into the community. Vigil believed putting the emphasis on congregational growth alone was not enough. He is also board chairperson for the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home. He and his wife, Amy, the parents of three sons, have gone to the Dominican Republic in the summers since 2001 to serve in an orphanage. ![]() That included priorities of special interest to Vigil: children, youth and young adults. Our plan from the beginning was to motivate our members to get more involved in ministries outside our own four walls.” “But the outreach wasn’t as robust as it should have been. “There were so many opportunities for evangelization,” he said. With all that, Vigil saw greater possibilities for the church’s ministry. Its location - in fast-growing Broward County northwest of Miami - guaranteed a diverse local population comprised of suburbanites fleeing the cities, newly transplanted immigrants and families. Membership at the mid-sized church on the eastern edge of the Everglades was consistent. “I saw a church with a lot of potential, but mediocre energy,” he said. He wasn’t quite as familiar with his new church family, and from his first impressions, he knew they had some challenges ahead of them. As a Dade County native and graduate of Miami Sunset High School, he knew the area well. Rafe Vigil arrived at New Horizon United Methodist Church in Southwest Ranches in 2014 to become its new pastor, it felt like coming home. John and his wife Liz have three children (John Derek, Monica & Benjamin.When the Rev. Lakeside Christian Academy is now open for enrollment to provide a Christian education to students from preschool to 12th grade. After a 6-year process, New Horizon is the owner of The Bridge Radio 88.7 FM which reaches the entire Gulf-South Region and streams live to the entire globe. John has a passion for building a complete ministry that can provide spiritual growth for every person locally and globally. ![]() The building was completely gutted after having 5 feet of water inside and years of repair work began.Īfter a fresh launch in April of 2014, New Horizon has tripled in size and is known for its life-giving culture and focus on leading people to an intimate relationship with God. Pastor John's vision to build a dynamic ministry for the Kingdom never stopped. Despite the confusion and despair during such a hard time for this area, God remained sovereign and provided us the opportunity to move into our current building. Much of the area suffered massive damages and the building New Horizon was set to meet in was now 5 feet under water. Hurricane Katrina happened on August 28, 2005, just one day before. Augwas the day New Horizon had set their official Vision Casting Sunday to launch as a church. ![]() John Raymond is the founding pastor of New Horizon Church. ![]()
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