MINISTRIES

Tampa Covenant Church is made up of a broad network of ministries, each designed to focus on different facets of our call to declare and demonstrate the gospel of Jesus Christ by loving God, loving one another and loving our neighbor. Explore the pages below to find opportunities that match your unique gifts as we together seek to live missionally in our city.

WORSHIP

Our worship at Tampa Covenant Church is in so many ways utterly unique to TCC and in other ways incredibly similar to other Reformed churches. It is unique because we utilize the visual arts, architecture, and music in innovative and intimate ways that spiritually form us in worship. We are similar to other Reformed settings in that we have four-fold worship, and use creeds, prayers, and other beautiful parts of the liturgy to enhance our telling of the Gospel Story in every service. We strive to be both innovative in our worship yet rooted in the history and depth of the historic church.

The music itself varies widely from contemporary music like The Brilliance and Hillsong United to re-tuned hymns, traditional and contemporary choral works, and even an occasional 9th century hymn. Our music is diverse, reflects our people, and we are truly not afraid to utilize anything that glorifies God.

Above all, our worship seeks to provide a space where our people can know and encounter the living God as we seek deeper unity with Christ together as a community that loves God and one another.

Worship Services

CHILDREN

Children’s Ministry

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. (Mark 10:13-16)

Safety and security are top priorities of the Tampa Covenant Church Children’s Ministry. All children who will be apart from their parents during service should “Check in” at the Children’s Ministry table in the Narthex. Children will receive a nametag with a unique identifying number, and parents will receive a corresponding “pick up” sticker. Children will be released only to those adults who have the matching sticker.

Nursery
The nursery ministry is open to children 6 weeks through 2 years old, and is available during all worship services at TCC. In addition, a secure nursing room is available during service hours.

Sunday School (3 years old – 5th grade)
Our Sunday School aims to guide our children to Christ and to inspire them to live God-centered lives. Out of love and concern for the children in our care, all of our volunteers go through an application process which includes a background check.

Children from age 3 years old to 5th grade enjoy the worship portion of the service with their parents in the sanctuary, then go to their age-appropriate Sunday school class and return to the sanctuary for Communion.

Memory Verse for May:

Romans 10:9 (ESV)
“… because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Pioneer Clubs:
Our Pioneer Clubs takes place on Wednesdays from 6:30PM – 7:30PM!

VBS:
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is our annual Children’s Ministry event that will take place on July 21st – July 25th. VBS is a community-reaching opportunity that is fun, safe, Gospel-teaching, Kingdom-brining, and God-honoring event for young image-bearers.

To donate towards VBS, click here

Upcoming Events
Click HERE to view the Children’s Ministry Calendar.

Contact Information
If you would like to receive the weekly Children’s Ministry email to stay up to date on Children’s Ministry events, please don’t hesitate to contact Children’s Director Chelsey Mack by email at tccchildrensministry@tampacovenant.org.

YOUTH

Tampa Covenant’s Youth Ministry exists as a bridge between the local church and the home, equipping families and serving middle and high school students so that they might know the love of Christ through the gospel, experience the love of Christ through authentic community and relationships, and display the love of Christ within the local church and the world around them.

Gatherings
Youth Meet-Ups are an opportunity for 6th – 12th grade students to grow deeper in their relationship with God and experience genuine community.

During the school year, Youth Meet-Up’s take place every Sunday (except the 5th Sunday which is Youth Service Sunday) from 12:00PM-2:00PM in the youth room upstairs.

Bible Project | Read Scripture Together
Please join our 2025 reading plan to read through the Bible in 1 year! We are using the free YouVersion Bible app to do it together. Please click here to join the plan

Upcoming Events
Click HERE to view the Youth Ministry Calendar.

Contact Information
For more information about Tampa Covenant Students, please contact tccyouth@tampacovenant.org to subscribe to our email list to stay up-to-date on all upcoming meetings and events!

Youth Shepherds

Gabe Bush

Blake Toussaint

Maddie Lynch

Tiffany Ayers

Samantha Shorey

Jamison Brus

Daniela Shoemake

Hawk Lyons

WOMEN

“TCC Ladies’ Ministry seeks to support, through prayer and practical care, the women of our church. Knowing that giftedness abides in each of us, we hope to create a community where these talents are nurtured and given an avenue for expression. Our focus includes prayer, Bible study, celebratory events as well as benevolence, meal delivery and outreach to our community. Take the journey with us in any capacity your life allows. We hold each of you in high regard.”

Women of the Word (WOW) Bible Study
WOW is a community of women learning about God together, encouraging one another, and praying for each other. Our next Zoom Bible Study is Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom by Jen Wilkin. The study will begin on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – March 25, 2025 via Zoom at 6:45 p.m.

For more information contact:
Lee Ellen Duran (Kizran0455@outlook.com)
Kathy Mayer (kathyswl131@gmail.com)

Gospel Matters
The Gospel Matters study will begin on Monday, January 20th. This group is a community of women reading theology, apologetics, philosophy, and church history. It will meet in the church library on the first and third Mondays from January through May, from 10:00AM until noon. Gospel Matters will read two books by Natasha Crain: Faithfully Different and When Culture Hates You. The books are available on Amazon. Contact Sue Allen at sallen1948@aol.com for more information.

Connect With Us
Women’s Ministry committee:
Aida Farrell
Diane Davis
Jen Smith
Marissa Hess
Chelsey Mack
Ginny Parsley

If you would like to receive the Women of TCC Newsletter or more information about the Women’s Ministry at TCC, please email tccinfo@tampacovenant.org.

MOMCO

MOMCo
A welcoming, Supportive Community of Moms in all stages of motherhood from newborn to empty nester. We Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from 9:30AM – 11:30AM (except during June & July). For more information, or to RSVP for childcare, please reach out to Gwen Darrey at tccmomcommunity@gmail.com or 813-404-3861.

Click HERE for more information about MOMCo.

MEN

TCC’s Men’s Ministry focuses on our “Ethos” or the characteristics of our Church that help our men connect, grow and be discipled in the Word and the Gospel of Jesus.

We promote this goal by concentrating on four areas. By pursuing balance in these four areas, we are underscoring the reality that while everyone is at a different place in life, we as men need each other and are called to make a difference in each other’s life.

Men’s Zoom Book Study
Our men’s book study group will be starting back up on January 22nd! It will take place every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 7:30AM – 9:00AM via. Zoom. We will be tackling a new book titled ‘You Are What You Love’ by James K.A. Smith. The facilitator for this study is David Parsley | Register for email invitations with Zoom links by emailing Jonathan Tucker at j.e.tucker.valdes@gmail.com

Click HERE to view the Men’s Ministry Calendar.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

What are Stephen Ministers?

Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members called and trained to provide Christ-centered, confidential, one-to-one care to people who are hurting due to life changes, loss, or grief. They meet once a week to listen and walk alongside their Care Receiver (for as long as needed).

What are Care Receivers?

Care Receivers are congregation or community members who receive care from a Stephen Minister. Care Receivers are people struggling through a difficult time in life, experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or some other life change.

How can I arrange to have a Stephen Minister?
Email our Referrals Coordinator, Jayne Masters, at tccstephenministry@tampacovenant.org to request care from a Stephen Minister.

Note: Your request will remain strictly confidential since Jayne is the only person who can access and read emails sent to the above address.

How can I become a Stephen Minister?
Contact the church office at 813-968-2979 to speak to one of the Pastors or to our Referrals Coordinator, Jayne Masters.

You can email us at tccinfo@tampacovenant.org for any information about the ministry or the process to become a Stephen Minister.

Caregiver’s Compass

The four points of the Caregiver’s Compass illustrate what Stephen Ministers are all about:

We have COMPASSION for the care receivers’ spiritual, emotional, or physical issues.
We are FULL OF FAITH because we rely on God—not our own actions—to bring hope and healing to our care receivers.
We become SKILLED through our initial training and twice-monthly supervision and continuing education.
Care receivers depend on our TRUSTWORTHINESS—confidentiality is a cornerstone of Stephen Ministry.

At the center of the compass and at the center of our ministry is our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST, who heals through us and fills us with faith, love, and forgiveness.