David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, personally dedicated the Ideal Church of Scientology of Miami, leading the countdown and cutting the ribbon on April 29, 2017.
Addressing the 2,000 Scientologists and guests gathered amid the storied bohemian ambiance of Coconut Grove, Mr. Miscavige closed his inaugural speech by stating:
“The sea has many voices, many faces and many moods.
“But the more diverse the waters, the greater the romance and adventure.
“So sail on Mighty Miami.
“Godspeed and good luck.
“Yours is now a Ship of State and she sails for all humanity beneath the colors of Scientology!”
Who Is David Miscavige?
David Miscavige is the ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. For three decades, Mr. Miscavige has protected, preserved and expanded Scientology worldwide.
In his position as Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center (RTC), Mr. Miscavige bears the ultimate responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and correct application of L. Ron Hubbard’s technologies of Dianetics and Scientology.
In that capacity, Mr. Miscavige has redefined the term religious leader to fit the tasks necessary to direct a truly unique, contemporary religion—a religion born in the 20th century, one which has achieved an unprecedented level of expansion in the 21st century, and today includes some 11,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups across 167 nations.
L. Ron Hubbard originally set a goal for Scientologists to one day create Churches that are the physical embodiment of Scientology Technology, helping all beings attain spiritual freedom.
To meet the ever-growing worldwide demand for Dianetics and Scientology services as well as Church-sponsored Social Betterment programs, David Miscavige personally committed to accomplish that goal of bringing all Scientology Churches to the standard of Ideal, just as he did with Miami.