Bill White is the Senior Pastor of Christ Journey Church in Miami, Florida. A church for the nations made up of several nations, helping people find and follow Christ. Serving the globe by bringing the Gospel to unreached and hostile areas of the world, Christ Journey is a diverse community of imperfect people seeking out the perfect God. It’s a multi-thousand-member church. Its members come from over 50 nations and speak 29 languages. Followers of His Son, Jesus Christ, their goal is to have an eternal influence on families, in Miami, and the world. Welcoming people from all walks of life, regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey.
Church
Family
Bill is married to Lisa Guerrant White. Lisa is his college-sweetheart and lifetime vivacious bride. They have two beloved girls, Corrie and Jessica and two brilliant grandsons.
Leadership
Bill is the immediate past Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Baptist Health South Florida. He is also serving on the boards of Miami Cancer Institute and Baptist Hospital of Miami. Additionally, he is Chairman of the Board of The Agape Network — devoted to providing holistic care for women and their families. Founder of MiamiLead, he has taught spiritual life and leadership principles nationally and internationally.
Upside Down Kingdom
Secrets of Spiritual Transformation Hidden in the Beatitudes
Hi, I'm Bill White.
During my years as a pastor, I’ve found my heart and mind inescapably seized by the Beatitudes in fresh, invigorating, and profound ways. I share some of the insights in this book with the humble and sincere hope that readers will find them to be a tool that helps them move to the next level in their spiritual lives. The path is along the transformational continuum found in the Beatitudes, until, as the Scripture promises, total Christlikeness will be ours in His presence (1 John 3:2).
But how do we grow toward Christlikeness? And what does it look like? Are there guideposts along the way by which we can mark our progress? You’ll find many answers to these crucial questions in the Beatitudes of Jesus recorded in Matthew 5. Hope you enjoy the ride!
What Others Are Saying:
What Others Are Saying:
Dr. Bill White has written a book that will appeal to biblical scholars and casual readers alike. His book, The Upside Down Kingdom, is a “deep-dive” into one of the most popular—and yet most misunderstood—parts of the Bible: the Beatitudes. While most people have read the Beatitudes which open the Sermon on the Mount, many do not understand the true meaning of Jesus’ message. Dr. White’s seemingly straight-forward but provocative and inspirational analysis of these parables challenges our thinking—and provides us a new perspective of Jesus’ love for mankind.
Brian Keeley
President CEO,
Baptist Health S. FL.
“a great tool for ‘self care’ toolbox…” “May we access the kingdom by the power of the Holy Spirit. May our affluence look different than the world’s affluence. May we choose the ultimate adventure and audacity of living by loving others as Jesus loved us. To God be the glory!”
Blanca Correa-Cespedes, EdD
Senior Assistant Principal, Miami Beach High
Miami Native, Wife, Mom, Family Advocate
Bill is my pastor, spiritual leader and friend who has guided me through the twists and turns in our earthly journey for over twenty years. In this book Bill in his unique real world way shares a new refreshing look at The Beatitudes of Jesus and The Hero of the story, challenging us to take our spiritual life to the next level, yet removing the pressure to perform and replacing it with Love, Peace and Joy.
Luis Chiappy
Executive VP, AXA Advisors, LLC
Pastor Bill White gives us a fresh look and new insight into the words of Jesus known as The Beatitudes. Bill shows us that God’s way doesn’t always make sense to us. Sometimes the logical and the Theo-logical don’t add up in our minds. However, in the mind of God, they always lead to a blessed life. Sometimes people say things to us that are so painful and destructive that they turn our world upside down in horrible ways. Pastor Bill White shows us that Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes have the same upside down effect but in a blessed way. His words though often the upside down of what we believe to be true actually turn our lives right side up and leave us with the blessed life.
Dr. Rick Blackwood
Retired Lead Pastor
Christ Fellowship, Miami, Florida
“We all pick up books for different reasons. Today’s Christian appears to be losing their relevancy in culture and as a follower of Christ I am concerned. Bill’s book addresses this cultural angst by wonderfully revisiting the greatest sermon Jesus ever preached. We are reminded, practically, what it is about Jesus and following Him that makes the difference. We are reminded that it’s not about me and that Jesus’ playbook is a lot different than anything we are used too. Are you ready to see things differently and to be radically encouraged…start reading the Upside Down Kingdom”
Stephan N. Tchividjian
Co-Founder, President,
National Christian Foundation
Pastor Bill White has written a “cutting edge” book on leadership and teamwork! He starts with a Biblical Foundation! It’s called the Sermon on the Mount! It’s content includes the “Be Attitudes”! He describes the relationship between attitudes and actions and rewards. Those who prove to be faithful with their talent on ordinary days will be successful when opportunity comes. They will be rewarded by the success of their daily walk with the LORD. Those who build into the lives of others receive joy in the success of their Teammates! I grieve my “lack”. I admit my “need”. I yield my “will”. I experience “God’s love”. I see God’s “light”. I share God’s “love”. I help others “succeed.” I live with inner peace.
Steve DeBardelaben
Chaplain Miami Heat
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