History
The 1980's Christian Joy Center was chartered in February 1984 by Pastor Mike A. Brown. Since its inception, the Ministry has had to relocate several times before coming to rest at its current address. Christian Joy Center began in the home of Pastor Brown as a home bible study. However, as attendance increased, the group was forced to relocate to a larger worship facility. For one and a half years, the church met in the auditorium of Parkland Elementary School. As membership continued to increase, it was apparent that the ministry needed its own facilities. In June 1985, CJC purchased two adjoining homes in Northeast El Paso.At this location, CJC experienced phenomenal growth. The church ventured into both television and radio broadcasting. Both the TV and radio program were titled