Behold. believe. become.
Malik Murray is a pastor, preacher, and ministry leader committed to helping people see Christ clearly, understand Scripture deeply, and live lives shaped by the presence of God.
Born and raised in South Florida, Malik came to faith in Christ at the age of eleven, when the Lord began to reshape his life through the truth of the gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit.
At sixteen, he was asked to preach by his pastor, and during the process of praying through, studying for, and writing his first sermon, Malik sensed God’s call on his life. Since then, his desire has remained simple: to help people love God deeply, know Him biblically, and grow in enduring devotion to Christ.
To continue growing in the faithful exposition of Scripture and the broader work of pastoral ministry, Malik completed a Bachelor’s degree in Ministerial Studies and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Biblical Exposition at Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity.
Malik is grateful to serve Christ and His church alongside his wife, Christina—his closest friend, greatest encourager, and the person he gets to do all of this with. Together, they are committed to loving each other well, serving the church faithfully, and building a life that honors God.
When he is not studying, praying, or preparing, Malik enjoys reading, investing in the lives of young adults in his church community, and spending time with family and friends—and yes, occasionally unwinding with a good video game.
A Core Ministry Ethos
At the heart of my ministry is a simple conviction: God must remain at the center of all things.
I believe the church is healthiest when its life is shaped not first by human preference, cultural pressure, or the pursuit of relevance, but by the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ through the Scriptures. For that reason, I understand ministry to be fundamentally theocentric. The goal is not merely to gather people or inspire them for a moment, but to help them see God rightly, respond to Him faithfully, and be formed by His truth over time.
This conviction shapes the framework that has become central to my ministry: Behold. Believe. Become. I believe transformation begins with what we behold. Human beings are always being formed by whatever holds their attention and captures their affections. Before we can live rightly, we must see rightly. Before belief is strengthened and conduct is transformed, the eyes of the heart must be directed toward Christ. Right becoming grows out of right believing, and right believing is strengthened by right beholding.
Because of this, I have grown increasingly concerned with forms of ministry that are overly shaped by seeker sensitivity, consumer assumptions, and the logic of comfort. While wisdom, clarity, and hospitality matter deeply, the church cannot afford to center itself on human preference. Worship is not first about what we get from God, but about what He is due. Discipleship is not a matter of spiritual convenience, but of surrender, devotion, and formation. When the church is taught to prize comfort above reverence, it often produces people who are inspired for a moment but unprepared for suffering, confusion, or challenge.
I believe the church must continue to move toward a deeper and more resilient form of discipleship, one rooted in Scripture, anchored in the character of God, and formed through reverent worship and faithful teaching. In a moment when many are drifting, doubting, or deconstructing, believers need more than borrowed language and inherited habits. They need a vision of God robust enough to sustain them in real life. They need discipleship that can withstand disappointment, intellectual pressure, cultural instability, and spiritual dryness because it has been built on truth rather than trend.
This is what shapes my approach to preaching, writing, and pastoral ministry. I want to help cultivate believers and churches marked by clarity, conviction, reverence, and depth—people who behold Christ clearly, believe His Word fully, and become more faithfully conformed to His image.
Biblical Preaching and Pastoral Teaching
The primary work of this ministry is carried out through biblical preaching, theological reflection, and pastoral teaching. Whether through sermons, writing, or serving churches and ministry gatherings, the goal remains the same: to help believers see Christ clearly through the Scriptures and grow in faithful devotion to Him.
Alongside preaching, I am also passionate about encouraging and strengthening pastors and ministry leaders, helping cultivate churches that are theologically grounded, spiritually vibrant, and oriented toward the presence and glory of God.