About Our Church

"Non-denominational Church" "Each One... Reach One... Bring One" We at God's Way Assembly Faith Cathedral, Inc. ,believing in doing it "God's Way" by His "Assembly" and through "Faith", and to encourage your hearts, the Apostle Paul in the Galatians 3:28 "There is neither Jew, Nor Greek, there is neither bond, Nor Free, there is neither Male, Nor Female for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Who We Are: God’s Way Assembly Faith Cathedral (GWAFC) is a non-denominational ministry where Each One…Reach One…Bring One. We conduct gospel services under the directive and anointing of the blessed holy Trinity and preach the unadulterated gospel in season and out of season. It is the place where honor far exceeds disdain and trepidation, as members are encouraged to walk worthy of the vocation to which they are called.   Administration & Leadership: GWAFC operates under the headship of Rev. Karl A. Jackson, Sr., Pastor and Founder, and his wife First Lady Rita Jackson.   Where We’ve Been: In The Beginning: The brainchild of Rev. Jackson, GWAFC was mentioned first to his then fiancée in December 2004, about what the Lord had placed in his heart. With this between them both and his quest to fulfill the call of God on his life, the first service, a special 2-hour service, was held on Good Friday 2005 in the living room of their home with its first two (2) members. Rev. Jackson did praise and worship; First Lady Rita collected and prayed for the offering; Rev. Jackson ministered in song, “The Old Rugged Cross”, and brought the sermon for the day with text from St. John 19:30 and topic “It Is Finished”. As God would have it this was also the beginning of great things to come.   Incorporation: With no time to waste and with progress on their minds the body was incorporated on May 15, 2005. The first public service was conducted July 3, 2005 at the Best Western Hotel, which was used as a meeting place for a few months with 6-15 congregants for Bible Studies on Tuesdays.   New Place of Worship: Thanks be to God! December 31, 2005 a new space was obtained at 2170 Opa-Locka Blvd where Sunday services immediately began. With membership increasing several ministries were set up as the people had a mind to work.   What We’ve Done: Ministries/Major Activities: 1.       Feeding Ministry began immediately after our first service on December 31, 2005 at Opa-Locka Blvd and is still in operation. There were folks who would attend services on a Sunday and the meal we served would be the only meal they consumed for the day.   2.       Outreach Ministry started in March 2006 with a major thrust in July of 2007 as reinforcements from God’s Way Assembly Ministries in Kingston & Portland, Jamaica, under the leadership of Bishop Purcell Jackson, II, and Rev. Norman Jackson accompanied by their team, came to bear up the prophet’s arm.   3.       Children’s Ministry this vibrant ministry began in June 2006. A room was set up where children’s activities were conducted. Computers for this ministry were kindly donated by Miss Yolette Mezadieu. From this a children’s choir was formed.   4.       Preserving the Heritage Radio Ministry: birthed out of GWAFC, debuted in the summer of 2006, and highlighted GWAFC on Radio Stations such as: Vibes FM on the Gospel in Charge Radio Program; Hype FM 104.5 from August 2006 – February 2007; and Gospel Reggae FM 102.3 from June – September 2007. Out of this ministry, our Minister Rogelio Wedderburn became a member of GWAFC. Through this medium, there have been testimonies of healing of cancer and other illnesses/ailments, immigration and court cases resolved, and marriage counseling and restoration, etc.   5.       Family Fun Day: The first of its kind was held Labor Day 2006 at the Amelia Earhart Park. This included lots of food, fun, frolicking, and fellowship for families and friends of GWAFC. 6.       Evangelistic Crusade was first held in December 2006 with Jim Whittington as guest speaker.   7.       GWAFC Website was set up January 2007. Since then we have received invitations from India, Africa and Australia for preaching engagements.   8.       Health Fair Ministry started January 2007 under the directorship of Princess Marlene Smith, RN, BSN. The ministry meets every other month on a Thursday covering topics such as, “Breast Cancer Awareness, Hypertension, Stress, Nutrition  Diabetes, and Family Guide to Emergency – “Quick Action Can Save Lives!” which included a lesson in CPR. Also included in this ministry are Health Walks every week.   9.       All-Night Prayer Ministry: This ministry held quarterly started on January 2007 from 11p to 5a and breakfast served thereafter.   10.    “Honor Thy Mother”: In accordance with the Bible, a yearly Pre-Mother’s Day Dinner was first put on May 12, 2007. Mother’s received gifts and was waited on by the men of our ministry.   11.    Gospel Concert: Along with celebrations of our second anniversary was a gospel concert on July 14, 2007 with popular and up and coming guest artists such as DJ Suviva, Frankeymae Daley, Carlington Roberts, and the Disciple Travelers.   12.    Preserving the Heritage Television Ministry: Through the ministry was also birthed a television ministry, which unveiled on Sunday July 15, 2007. We will celebrate one year on Comcast Cable Network with viewings in North Dade and South Broward areas 3:30 pm on Sundays and 12:30a on Thursdays; and Metro Miami at 7:00 pm on Sundays, where viewers are furnished with a telephone number to call for prayer.   13.    Pastor’s Appreciation: It was time to give back to the man of God and his family as they were honored on December 15, 2007 with an appreciation dinner – the first of an annual event. Special guests included Minister Charlene Jackson, Mr. Terry Wright, Rev. Dr. Donald Clarke, and Bishop Lawford Smith, to name a few.   14.    Online Live Services: Through Hello World, our first service was aired live in January 2008. Our audience includes person from France; Germany; Hawaii; Sarosota and West Palm Beach, FL; Sidney, Australia; Bronx, NY; and Jamaica to name a few. Through this medium, we have received prayer requests and answered questions during our Bible Studies. A viewer from Georgia expressed her appreciation as she watched the participation of our children in Bible Studies and will try to implement this in her church.   15.    24-Hour Prayer Ministry: 786.287.1895 is the number that is available for prayer at any time – night or day.   16.    Intercessory Prayer & Fasting Ministry began in May 2008 every Monday from 10a – 3p.   Affiliations: We have found favor in the eyes of reputable establishments such as: 1.       Wright & Young Funeral Home since March 2007 where Rev. Jackson renders his services as needed. 2.       Golden Crust Bakery in March 2007, providing for our congregation every other Sunday with delectable delights such as Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken, rice and peas, bread, bun, and steamed vegetables at no cost to us.

Statement of Beliefs

Statement of We believe the bible to be the inspired word of God, and accepted same as the only infallible guide and rule of faith and practice. Scripture reference: Matthew 24:35; Psalm 119:89; 2Timothy 3:16-17; 2Timothy 2:15; 2Peter 1:19-21. We believe in the eternal omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and immutable triune God, maker of heaven and earth, and all that in them is; and in the unity of the God Head.  There are Three (3) persons, equal in divine perfection and attribute executing distinct, but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. Scripture reference: 1John 5:7; 2Corinthians 13:14; Genesis 1:26; 1Timothy 1:17.   1.   God The Father- Isaiah 43:10; 44:8; St. John 3:16; God The Son – Co-Existent with the Father, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary, took upon himself the form of man and by becoming obedient unto death (Even the Death of the Cross) bearing the curse of sin, sickness and sorrow, redeemed us back to God. He arose the third day and ascended into heaven where He sits at the right hand of God, where he ever liveth to make intercession for us. Scripture reference: St John 1:1-3; Matthew 1:23; 2Timothy 2:5; Ephesians 2:18; Philippians 2:6-11.   2.   God The Holy Ghost – The third person of the God-Head, Co-existent and equal with the Father and The Son-Sent by the Father Through The Son, To reprove the world of sin and prepare the Bride of Christ.  Scripture reference: St. John14:26; 15:26; 16:8.   THE FALL OF MAN – God originally created man in His own image, and free from sin; but, through the temptation of Satan, he transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original holiness and righteousness; whereby his posterity inherit nature corrupt and wholly opposed to God and His law, are under condemnation, and as soon as they are capable of moral action, began actual transgressions. reference: Genesis 1:27; Romans 5:12 & 19; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:10 & 23. THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION: We believe that Christ is the Lamb of God, Foreordained from the foundations of the world, and by the shedding of His Blood on the cross, made provision for salvation for all men.  Scripture reference: St John 3:3; 2Corinthains 5:17; Galatians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:24. DAILY CHRISTIAN LIFE:  We Believe that the grace of God that bring salvation hath appeared unto all men, teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lust we should live soberly, righteously and Godly in this present world; and follow after holiness, without which no man will please the Lord.  Scripture reference: Hebrews 12:14; Ephesians 1:4; 5:27; 2Cornithians 7:1; Psalm 93:5; Titus 2:11-12 MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE:  We believe that Marriage shall be only between a man and a woman and that God forbids Same Sex Marriage. Therefore we do not indulge in acts of such behavior. Scripture references: Genesis 19: 1-28; Deuteronomy 23: 17-18 - Knowing that marriage was instituted by God, sanctioned by the Lord Jesus, and was commended by St. Paul to honorable among all men, we believe that Christians should not be unequally yoked.  Scripture reference: Matthew 5:32; 19:5-6; 2Cornthians 6:14; Luke 16:18  THE LORD’S DAY – The Lord’s Day is a Christian institution for regular observance, and should be employed in exercises of worship and spiritual devotion, both public and private, resting from worldly employments and amusements, works of necessity and mercy only accepted.    WATER BAPTISM – We believe that water baptism by emersion in the name of the Father, Son, and The Holy Ghost, is authorized by the Lord and that this is subsequent to conversion, and that it is not a saving ordinance, but an outward sign of an inward work.  Scripture reference: Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Acts 2:38; 1Peter 3:21; Mark 10 – The Baptismal  committee shall consist of at least two(2)men three(3) women it shall be the duty of this committee to make all necessary arrangements for the ordinance of baptism, and to assist the Pastor and the candidates as may be necessary.    BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-We believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a definite experience not identical with conversion.  “HE”, the Holy Spirit is given to endue believers with power from on High to illuminate the mind and to give inspired utterance in witnessing for Christ to lead the believer into holiness and sobriety, to equip Him for a practical, efficient, spirit filled soul winning ministry and service; That in as much as this is the dispensation of The Holy Spirit, every believer has a right to expect His incoming to be after the same manner as recorded in the Word of God in bible days. Scripture reference: St. John14:16; Acts 1:8; 2:4, 38-39; 19:6; 1Corinthians 3:16.   GIFTS AND FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT-We believe that for the edification      of the saints and up-building of the church of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit has bestowed upon individual believers. Scriptures reference: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 & 31; Galatians 5:22-23; St. John 15:8.  The Word of wisdom, the Word of knowledge, Faith, Gifts of Healing, working of Miracles, Prophecy, Discerning of Spirits and Divers Kinds of Tongues, the interpretation of tongues, dividing to every man severally as he will; That they should be coveted by all spiritual believers and exercised in the spirit of love, Joy, Peace, Gentleness, Longsuffering, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Self Control, and that against such there is no law.   DIVINE HEALING:-We believe that divine healing is the power of God to heal all manner of sickness in answer to prayer through Faith, and is provided for in the atonement.  We affirm that God is able to, and does heal the sick today. Scripture reference: Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:14-16   THE JUDGMENT-We believe in the Judgment, God had appointed a day, wherein He will judge the world by Jesus Christ, when everyone shall receive according to his deeds; the wicked shall go away into everlasting punishment, the righteous, into everlasting life.   O.   CHURCH RELATIONSHIP-We believe that every Born-Again Child of God should identify himself with the (Representative) visible.  Body of Jesus Christ, the Church, and should  gainfully, diligently, and unreservedly contribute His time and temporal means to the furtherance of the Gospel.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ARTICLES OF FAITH: We believe the bible to be the inspired word of God, and accepted same as the only infallible guide and rule of faith and practice. Scripture reference: Matthew 24:35; Psalm 119:89; 2Timothy 3:16-17; 2Timothy 2:15; 2Peter 1:19-21.   We believe in the eternal omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and immutable triune God, maker of heaven and earth, and all that in them is; and in the unity of the God Head. There are Three (3) persons, equal in divine perfection and attribute executing distinct, but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. Scripture reference: 1John 5:7; 2Corinthians 13:14; Genesis 1:26; 1Timothy 1:17.   1.   God The Father- Isaiah 43:10; 44:8; St. John 3:16; God The Son – Co-Existent with the Father, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary, took upon himself the form of man and by becoming obedient unto death (Even the Death of the Cross) bearing the curse of sin, sickness and sorrow, redeemed us back to God. He arose the third day and ascended into heaven where He sits at the right hand of God, where he ever liveth to make intercession for us. Scripture reference: St John 1:1-3; Matthew 1:23; 2Timothy 2:5; Ephesians 2:18; Philippians 2:6-11.   2.   God The Holy Ghost – The third person of the God-Head, Co-existent and equal with the Father and The Son-Sent by the Father Through The Son, To reprove the world of sin and prepare the Bride of Christ. Scripture reference: St. John 14:26; 15:26; 16:8.    C. THE FALL OF MAN – God originally created man in His own image, and free from sin; but, through the temptation of Satan, he transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original holiness and righteousness; whereby his posterity inherit nature corrupt and wholly opposed to God and His law, are under condemnation, and as soon as they are capable of moral action, began actual transgressions. reference: Genesis 1:27; Romans 5:12 & 19; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:10 & 23.    THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION: We believe that Christ is the Lamb of God, Foreordained from the foundations of the world, and by the shedding of His Blood on the cross, made provision for salvation for all men. Scripture reference: St John 3:3; 2Corinthains 5:17; Galatians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:24.   DAILY CHRISTIAN LIFE: We Believe that the grace of God that bring salvation hath appeared unto all men, teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lust we should live soberly, righteously and Godly in this present world; and follow after holiness, without which no man will please the Lord. Scripture reference: Hebrews 12:14; Ephesians 1:4; 5:27; 2Cornithians 7:1; Psalm 93:5; Titus 2:11-12    MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE: We believe that Marriage shall be only between a man and a woman and that God forbids Same Sex Marriage. Therefore we do not indulge in acts of such behavior. Scripture references: Genesis 19: 1-28; Deuteronomy 23: 17-18 - Knowing that marriage was instituted by God, sanctioned by the Lord Jesus, and was commended by St. Paul to honorable among all men, we believe that Christians should not be unequally yoked. Scripture reference: Matthew 5:32; 19:5-6; 2Cornthians 6:14; Luke 16:18   THE LORD’S DAY – The Lord’s Day is a Christian institution for regular observance, and should be employed in exercises of worship and spiritual devotion, both public and private, resting from worldly employments and amusements, works of necessity and mercy only accepted.     WATER BAPTISM – We believe that water baptism by emersion in the name of the Father, Son, and The Holy Ghost, is authorized by the Lord and that this is subsequent to conversion, and that it is not a saving ordinance, but an outward sign of an inward work. Scripture reference: Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Acts 2:38; 1Peter 3:21; Mark 10 – The Baptismal committee shall consist of at least two(2)men three(3) women it shall be the duty of this committee to make all necessary