Making disciples that follow Jesus to love Tampa with the hope of the Gospel.
Church Planter
Stephen King grew up in Rock Hill, SC and attended the College of Charleston where he came to faith through the ministry of Campus Outreach. After graduating, he served on staff with Campus Outreach Charleston (2009-2013) and currently serves at Briarwood Presbyterian Church. At Briarwood he has ministered as the Youth Outreach Director (2013-2015), Singles Pastor (2015-2022), and Young Couples Pastor (2022-present). Southwest Florida Presbytery has recently called Stephen to plant a church in Tampa Heights, which he and his family are excited to begin in the Fall of 2025.
Stephen earned his Master of Divinity from Birmingham Theological Seminary and is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. He is also a biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and was assessed and approved by Mission to North America as a church planter.
Stephen and his wife, Kate, have been married for thirteen years and have three young children, Garrison (8), Ayden (6), and Charlotte (4).
Our Vision
We desire Tampa City Presbyterian to be a multiplying, gospel-driven, disciple-making church to reach Tampa to reach the World for Christ.
Our Location
Tampa Heights
We are seeking to locate the church in Tampa Heights. Tampa Heights is growing rapidly and is centrally located among The Heights District, Ybor City, Downtown, South Tampa and West Tampa. A church in this location has the potential to draw from a wide range of people making it key for gospel ministry and multiplication.
Our Strategy
REACH
Reach the de-churched, unchurched, and unbeliever with the hope of the gospel
EQUIP
Equip members to worship God through the means of grace to be kingdom laborers
BLESS
Bless local neighborhoods and communities with gospel deeds of love, mercy, and justice
MULTIPLY
Multiply people, ministries, and churches through strategic sending and partnering
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