This website is designed to help you learn about Grace City Tampa, to grow in your faith, to get connected into the life of the church, and to become a member.

There are five simple steps below. The total completion time is approximately 30 minutes.

Step One.

Introduction

Step Two.

Course

Step Three.

Beliefs

We believe in one eternal and loving God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ (the Son of God) became flesh to reveal God to humanity and to become the Savior of the lost world.
Exodus 3:13-15; 1 John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3: 16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11
We believe in Jesus Christ the only Son of God, born of a virgin, who lived a sinless life, was crucified on a cross, died, and was physically raised from the dead. Now, He has been exalted to the right hand of God where He is the only mediator between God and man. We believe that through His death and life, we have personal salvation and power for victorious living.
1 John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3: 16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11; 2 Samuel 7:12-16
We believe the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that people were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture. Therefore, we believe the Bible is without error. It is authoritative, accurate, and applicable to our everyday lives.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26
We believe that all people were created in the image of God and to have fellowship with Him, but sin separated us from Him and His purpose for our lives. As a result, people are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through their own efforts.
Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 2:8-9
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, God freely offers salvation to those who place their faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as sufficient payment for their sin. We must repent of our sins, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and submit to His will for our lives. We believe our eternal destination of either Heaven or hell is determined by our response to Jesus Christ. We believe that Christians are people who have invited the Lord Jesus Christ to come and live inside them by His Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22; Acts 2:21, 3:19; 1 John 1:9, John 14:17
We believe all Christians should live for Christ and not for themselves. By obedience to the Word of God and daily yielding to the Holy Spirit, every believer should mature and be conformed to the image of Christ. It is through the regenerative power of the Holy Spirit, the transformative power of scripture, and the communal power of the church that we become more like Christ every day.
1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11
We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Given at Pentecost, it is the promise of the Father, sent by Jesus after His Ascension, to empower the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth. Scripture encourages to be continually reliant on the leading and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19: 1-6
We believe the Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts which are meant to build and sanctify the church, affirm the saving power of the Gospel, and as a tool for evangelism. All believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts in their lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Scriptures and should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters.
Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12:4-8; Ephesians 4:16; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; 1 Peter 4:10
We believe in the power and significance of the Church and the necessity of believers to meet together regularly for worship, fellowship, and prayer. The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving Him and by making Him known to the lost world. We believe Jesus Christ is coming back again, for His Church, as He promised. The church cultivates doctrinal alignment by providing regular instruction, encouraging collective engagement with scripture, and defining foundational tenets of faith.
Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23
Water Baptism: We believe that water baptism is an outward declaration of an inward confession of faith. We believe the Word of God commands new believers to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We believe that by being submerged under water we are symbolically uniting ourselves to Christ in his death in the hope that we will be united with him in his resurrection from the dead. We believe this is also a communal event symbolizing our unity with our Church community.
Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16; Acts 8: 12,36-38; 10:47-48; Romans 6:1-11
The Lord's Supper: We believe in the importance of regularly remembering the sacrifice of Christ through the practice of the Lord's Supper. We believe this sacrament helps us connect with the people of God who have come before us while we wait to enjoy the fullness of the meal when Christ comes again.
John 13:1-20; Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25
Marriage: We believe marriage is defined in the Bible as a covenant, a sacred bond between one man and one woman, instituted by and publicly entered into before God. We believe that the unity and love between a husband and wife are meant to reflect the unity and love between Christ and his Church.
Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:21-33
We believe in the resurrection of the dead. We believe that three days after his execution Jesus Christ was bodily raised from the dead. We believe the resurrection of Christ is the single most important event in human history. We believe that the resurrection of Christ broke the power of death, and gave all people access to eternal life in Christ. We believe that just as Christ was raised from the dead so too will all believers be raised to life in the last days when Christ comes back to establish his eternal kingdom on earth forever.
Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2: 19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21; Romans 5
Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; 1 Peter 1:4
We believe after living one life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell, where they will be eternally tormented with the Devil and the Fallen Angels.
Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27;
Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8
We believe Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures.
Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7
We believe It is God’s will for believers to become whole, healthy, and successful in all areas of life. Because of the fall, many may not receive the full benefits of God's will while on Earth, but that fact should never prevent all believers from seeking the full benefits of Christ's provision in order to better serve others and live a life of flourishing.
• Spiritual
John 3:3-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:9-10
• Mental and Emotional
2 Timothy 1:7, 2:11; Philippians 4:7-8; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3
• Physical
Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24
• Financial
Joshua 1:8; Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 34:10, 84:11; Philippians 4:19

Teams

Step Four.

The kids ministry provides leadership and care for infants to 5th grade.
The Welcome Team and Parking Team focuses on greeting our community as they
attend church and help bring structure, order, and hospitality to our weekend services.This team strives
to be the first friendly face anyone sees when they come to Grace City in addition to helping them find
convenient parking.
Leasing our building comes with a multitude of challenges and tasks. Events team helps
us to complete all of those things. From setting up sings, to equipping the teams with their equipment,
too assisting in tearing down, the Events Team enables Grace City Tampa to operate at the level it does.
Reaching the next generation is of top priority at Grace City Tampa. The YA team is a ministry directed towards 18-35 year olds. We want leaders, organizers, creatives, City Group Leaders and more.

Ministry Teams.

The Production Team plays a vital role in creating a quality worship experience. We are the hands-on team behind the scenes, using visuals like lighting and screens, along with audio engineering, to enhance the atmosphere for our services. If you have a passion for technology and want to use your skills to serve, join us!
Our Grace City Music team uses singers and musicians to create an atmosphere of corporate worship, helping to lead our congregation in praising God. If you're passionate about using your musical gifts to serve, we would love to have you join us!
The Events Team is responsible for bringing our church's biggest moments to life! We lead the planning and execution of all major church events, including Team Nights, Easter, and Christmas services. We're a perfect fit for those with a knack for design, a heart for hospitality, or a gift for organizing.
The Services Team is the engine behind our weekly gatherings. We handle everything from planning and scheduling to hands-on stage management, ensuring each service runs smoothly and seamlessly. If you're organized and love bringing plans to life, this team is for you.

Creative Teams.

Connect first guests and new believers to Grace City Church by welcoming them and connecting them with the resources that will help them on their journey with God.
Have weekly meetings that disciple members of the church. There are various groups such as Affinity, Growth, Life Journal, and Serve groups.
This team greets guests and provides materials and assistance during Next Steps Sunday. They plan and facilitate each Next Steps and assist guests with their next steps.
The Baptism Team exists to nurture an environment in which inspires those being baptized to draw closer to God and take the next step in their spiritual journey.

Discipleship Teams.

Our Facilities team works to ensure that both campuses are always clean and ready to receive the hundreds of people who step through our doors each week. From Sunday prep, stocking, and cleanup to weekday maintenance projects, there is a spot for everyone on our Facilities team.
Our Safety team plays a vital role in keeping our campuses safe on Sundays working alongside
Lakeland Police Department officers and trained by our incredible Safety Team Leaders. Our Safety
team members are equipped to protect both regular attendees of the church and our Grace City Kids. Their primary purpose is keeping an eye out for suspicious activity and reporting it to law enforcement, but they also receive basic training to respond in emergency and medical situations.
Our Hospitality Team creates a welcoming environment for everyone at our church. We do this by providing coffee and refreshments, preparing food for our team hub, and assisting with hospitality for various church events. If you have a passion for cooking, baking, or simply love to make people feel at home.
Grace City Missions exists to lead our city and our world into a life-transforming
relationship with Jesus Christ. We love our city and our world through relationships. We are intentional about who we partner with as we serve compassionately and consistently in order to restore individuals and ourselves into right relationship with God, others, creation, and self.

Stewardship Teams.

The Photo & Video Team captures the heart of our church. We do this by creating engaging visual content—from life photoshoots and video shoots to capturing Sunday service moments—that we use for social media and all church media. If you have a passion for photography, videography, or editing, we'd love for you to join us in telling our story.
Our Photo & Video Editing Team is a group of storytellers who work behind the scenes to bring our church's vision to life. We take the raw footage and photos captured during services and events and transform them into compelling content for social media, our website, and all church media. If you have a knack for editing and a passion for creating powerful visuals, this is the team for you!
Our Graphic Design Team is a group of creatives who shape the visual identity of our church. They design everything from sermon series graphics and social media posts to event flyers and website visuals. If you have a passion for design and want to use your skills to help us communicate our message, we'd love for you to join us!
Our Social Media Team is responsible for managing our church's online presence and engaging with our community. They create and schedule content, monitor comments and messages, and help share the life and mission of our church with the world. If you have a passion for social media and love connecting with people online, join our team!

Communications Teams.

Completion

Step Five.

Please complete this form for our Next Steps team. This not only confirms your Next Steps completion but it also enables the team to get in touch with you to assist you in your next steps.

Next Steps Completion Form