Ministry Year in Review July 2025 — June 2026
2026
Hold Fast · He Who Promised is Faithful

Impacting culture with the Gospel — together.

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful."

Hebrews 10:23

A Letter to the Church

Impacting culture with the Gospel.

Dear Church Family,

As I reflect on our ministry year, I have seen the hand of God at work through our church in unprecedented ways. I truly believe we have an opportunity to impact our culture with the truth of the gospel, not just here locally, but nationally.

The public responses to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the attempted assassination of the sitting President of the United States are two extreme examples of just how divided our nation has become. And while many people have proposed political or social solutions for this division, we know the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only cure for our stubborn and wayward society.

I pray you will see how Coral Ridge is shaping hearts for the kingdom, and in turn, shaping the culture for Christ. Through a new vision for families, the weekly opportunities for discipleship and education, the growth of the Institute for Faith and Culture, evangelism training, local and global outreach, and a renewed partnership with Coral Ridge Ministries to equip the church through digital media, you will read how God truly is using you to advance Christ’s Kingdom.

I ask that you prayerfully consider a one-time gift above your regular tithe and offering before June 30 to help us finish this ministry year strong. The many ministries of Coral Ridge would not be possible without your faithful support. When you give to Coral Ridge, you are giving hope to a city and a world that is searching for answers.

I am so humbled to lead a congregation that partners together to equip Gospel-centered, culture-shaping Christians. And with God’s grace, I believe we will see this mission continue from generation to generation.

A new vision for families
Weekly discipleship & education
The Institute for Faith & Culture
Evangelism training & outreach
Robert J. Pacienza Senior Pastor · Together for the Kingdom
By the Numbers

A year of worship, witness, and welcome.

Sunday Service · YouTube
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62% were new viewers. The Word, reaching screens we never saw it reach.
Holy Week
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In-person and online.
Christmas Services
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In-person and online.
Baptisms
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Public professions of faith — including the 22 families who came through our Baptism Dinner & Discussion.
Communicants Class
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4th & 5th graders who professed their faith.
Member Stories

Every number is a name.

Four of the many stories from this year — neighbors who walked through our doors and found home.

Baptized · Dec 14, 2025 Kala & Tanner Kephart
Kala & Tanner
Mother & Son · Baptized Together

Motivated by Charlie Kirk's YouTube videos, Kala began searching for a church for her son. What she found at Coral Ridge — through conversations with Pastor Caleb Koornneef — was a place where the gospel was preached without compromise. On December 14, 2025, mother and son walked into the waters of baptism together.

Now Serving Sharmela & Naresh Persaud
Sharmela & Naresh
Returned to Christ · Serve as Greeters

A former Presbyterian who converted to Hinduism — and then returned to Christianity. She and her husband Naresh now welcome others at the door each Sunday.

Family Discipleship A Sunday Morning
Every Pew, a Story
89 New Members · 36 Baptisms · 24 Communicants

Behind every statistic is a name. We share these so we never forget what numbers really mean.

Family Discipleship Children's Choir
Family & Children

A new vision for families.

From nursery to senior class — discipleship that starts at home and is reinforced every week. Song, Scripture, and the slow shaping of small hearts.

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Children's Choir
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Communicants
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Students in Home Groups
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Student Gatherings
The gospel of Jesus Christ remains the only cure for a stubborn and wayward society.
Pastor Rob PacienzaFrom this year's letter
Cultural Impact

The Institute for Faith & Culture

Kingdom Come 2026
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Thought Leaders
Theologians, statesmen, and cultural voices — gathered to equip the church for the public square.
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God's Design Curriculum
An eight-part video series for kids on gender, marriage, family, and government — adopted by Providence Academy in Wisconsin.
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NEW INSTITUTEFC.ORG USERS
The content being published by IFC is reaching hundreds of new users every single day.
Local Outreach

Feed the Block.

In the Avondale community, on the day before Thanksgiving — a feast.

Avondale · Thanksgiving Feed the Block · 2,880 served
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Neighbors Served
A full Thanksgiving meal — together.
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Volunteers
From our church family, side by side.
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Bags of Food
Plus 325 turkeys distributed.
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Love Life Prayer Gathering
300+ women in Broward County chose life this year.
EE · Costa Rica 38 students & teachers commissioned
Evangelism Explosion

Trained to tell the story.

Born here at Coral Ridge — still equipping believers to share the gospel with confidence and clarity. This year, our young people led the charge.

0Young people trained
0Heard the gospel from a trained student
0Prayed to receive Christ
Media · City of God Podcast

The gospel meets the public square.

A weekly conversation about faith and culture — with guests like Al Mohler, Riley Gaines, and Ben Carson. Across 160+ episodes, the message of the Kingdom has reached millions.

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3.9MTotal views
National Reach

Across state lines, a thousand thank-yous.

"I rush home to watch Pastor Rob's messages — he ties the Word of God to today's culture."

SCStephen F. · South Carolina

"I'm active in local government because of Coral Ridge Ministries."

MIDeborah N. · Michigan

"I consider Coral Ridge my church. I watch every Sunday with my son."

IAPat N. · Iowa
The Year

In pictures.

12 months · one family
Holy Week
Christmas Eve
Feed the Block
Kingdom Come
Concert Series
Children's Choir
Baptism Sunday
Women's Bible Study
New Members Received
Year End · 2026

Finish the year strong.

Would you respond with a generous gift over and above your regular offering? Your support fuels every story on this page — and every one still to come.

Ministry year ends June 30