Welcome to GBCT

Grace Bible Church of Tampa was planted in March 2006 out of a desire to establish a local

church that would be faithful to the Word of God, demonstrate the love of Christ in the

community, and clearly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. From the beginning, the church has

been committed to verse-by-verse exposition of the whole counsel of God, believing that

spiritual growth and maturity flow from the faithful teaching of Scripture.

The church began with approximately twenty adults and a few children, initially meeting in an

apartment and in the living room of another founding leader. After about one month, the

congregation began renting a dance ballroom for worship services. Approximately two years

later, the church moved into an attached business office space, where it remained for roughly

twelve years. This executive center, totaling about 3,000 square feet, served as the church’s home

during a significant season of steady growth and ministry development.

Over the years, Grace Bible Church has grown from its original core group to well over 300

regular attenders on any given Sunday. The church has emphasized building lasting, shepherding

relationships with its members in order to help them live out their faith in Christ within the local

community. Alongside its commitment to discipleship, the church has been actively involved in

missions, participating in numerous mission trips and supporting gospel work beyond its local

context.

One of the distinctive ministries of Grace Bible Church is its Deaf ministry, which currently

includes approximately 30–40 Deaf members and attendees. The church also places a strong

emphasis on the next generation, with nearly 100 children under the age of 18 involved in its

various children’s programs.

By God’s grace, Grace Bible Church of Tampa has also been used to train and send out several

pastors who have gone on to plant other churches. Through every season, the church has

remained committed to its founding convictions: the supremacy of Scripture, the centrality of the

gospel, and the faithful shepherding of God’s people for the glory of Christ.