This is the main / central campus for Grace Family Church (GFC). There are five campuses total (as…read moreof this review) and one is opening in Land O Lakes in mid-late 2018. This campus (the one being reviewed, on Van Dyke) is the only campus that currently has Saturday services. I served in the ministry for six years and my last church was GFC. I worked there for two years (2011-2012) until I needed to make a career change purely due to scheduling concerns (weekends became difficult for me). I still volunteer & attend here regularly on the weekend productiom team. Craig Altman is the founding and lead pastor; he is one of the most authentic and genuine ministry leaders you will find in Tampa and really anywhere. In my experience, there is no church like one that is still under the leadership of its founding pastor and is continuing to grow. Matt Roden co-preaches/teaches on the weekends. He has been with GFC for the past several years and is every bit as good a communicator as Craig. The church's multiple campuses have thousands that attend each weekend, however there are plenty of both home-based and on-campus options to connect with small groups of 2-20 people. The Saturday services at the main campus are recorded and while the worship is live and equally excellent on all campuses, you receive the main location's message on Sunday morning regardless of which one you attend. Many people I know have friends across the Bay area so this really goes a long way to connect you with the people in your small group for which another campus may be more convenient. If you're looking for a church where you can learn the finer points of complex theological concepts that enhance your head knowledge, there are plenty of options in Tampa. If you want to be part of a practical, Christ-centered community that will change your life I would highly recommend trying out GFC.

Contemporary, casual messaging, delivered with excellent contemporary music. High production value…read more Difficult/or impossible to access pastors or executive team personally with individual concerns. May feel impersonal to some. Over emphasis on growth, fundraising. Bigger is not always Better.

Excellent, more traditional music with an Orchestra and full choir. I know almost every song they…read moresing. The pastor is really good, keeps my attention and gives some really interesting insight as he preaches chapter by chapter. The welcome you get is awesome - they walked us everywhere we needed to go and accompanied my teen to the teenager group. She loves that she's in an all girls group on Sundays and a full group on Wednesday nights. We feel like this is a good fit for our family. We are kind of getting tired of churches with fog machines and crazy lighting... This church is HUGE but totally easy to fit in and find groups. Excellent teen group as well!

This is an amazing Bible based Church. Godly people who are genuine. Edgar Aponte is Pastor. He is…read morevery knowledgable and gives practical application of the Bible. Please come! You will be abundantly blessed. Not kidding

There are so many good things about this church. It feels like a comfy shoe. It's welcoming and…read morefriendly and must if all the pastors really challenge you to grow in the Lord and dig into the Bible.

message from pastors are good-too much like a concert at the beginning of service -- way too much…read morenoise -way too loud

My Home Church. My husband and I found CityLife Tampa in June 2017. And we have been there ever…read moresince. Our lives have been transformed. Our marriage has been strengthened. The best decision we ever make. I encourage anyone who is looking for a church to check our CityLife. My life is forever changed. And I am certain that yours will be to when you choose Citylife Church as your place to worship. Here are a few facts about Citylife: 1. Come just as you are. You can come in your PJs. Shorts. Whatever. Just come. 2. Children's Church is amazing. Your kids will be well taken care of. From babies all the way to teenagers. 3. We have an amazing Cafe. Missions Cafe. We serve hot coffee. Cappuccino. Hot tea. And tons of snacks. All proceeds go to Missions. Message me if you have any questions. And if you want to meet me there and sit with me... you got it!!!

If you're looking for a place that really take care of your kids while you enjoy church this is it…read more I love the attention, the empathy and kindness! Thank you

A great place to call home. Our family first visited this church back in the 90's we planned on…read moreshopping around at several churches to find one we thought was best for our family. One visit and we knew this was home for us. The pastor even came by my business to pray for me and our business. They have been a steadfast community of faith and support through all the years. We are excited that here, they teach the word of God, without apology, and reach out to the local community and the world through missions, and are here to heal the broken hearted. Stop by for a Sunday and stay for a lifetime!

From the owner: Three Sunday services and classes for all ages…read more 8:00 Chapel Service 9:30 Blended Service 11:00 Contemporary Service

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness So as young lady and I travel the country we visit a different non-denominational Christian Church every Sunday. So a little over 200 over the last 4 years. And if you are seeking or just searching for the love and warmth of a Congregation of people that love God, this is probably as close to that as you will get. If you were looking for a large Hollywood production type of message delivery, may not be to your liking. But there are no words to to describe how incredibly welcomed I was made to feel by this group of strangers?

I had read other comments stating that this church is welcoming and like a family, but I had no…read moreidea what I was going to experience. I visited from out of town and suddenly felt like I was connected to this group. It is amazing to see a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church "loving out loud" (putting into practice what they believe. I would STRONGLY recommend a visit. Unfortunately I don't live here, but next time I'm in town, I will be back by.

Great messages, straight to the heart; nice friendly, comforting environment …read more No middle school age groups on Sunday morning.

North Pointe is a great family church. Our kids really enjoy going and have fun. The people here…read moreare ordinary, everyday, non-judgmental folks. The messages are powerful, relevant and always seem to relate to everyday life. They also have a big heart for missions. Know God More & Make Him Known!

My wife and I have been attending CFC for the past 5 months, and it has been a joy to experience…read morethe vibrancy of a growing church. The worship and dance ministries are excellent, but most importantly, God's message delivered by Pastor Q provides for me personally a clearer understanding of the Scriptures. I am looking forward to participating and serving in some of the ministries that serve the surrounding communities.

I'm a proud member of Carmel Friendship! After a few months of attending I prayed and was led to…read morejoin. The Pastor and First Lady are down to earth and loving! There are several active ministries and the people make you feel welcomed!

We had been looking for a church that appealed to both my young children and myself and husband and…read morethis place is it. The kids are obsessed with going and all of the kids rooms and activities. My husband and I like the service for adults. It is engaging and the topics are great. It is a big church which we prefer but not everyone likes that. They stream the service from one of the other locations and for my husband that took some getting used to. But everyone is friendly and the church is clean and beautiful. Highly recommend for anyone looking to reconnect.

Looks like the last review was booted. Poor leadership. Port…read moregroups led by people who do not really know the Bible and often do not show up to their own group. Just as the sermons are tapped, so are the Bible studies. Fails authenticity and is an extension of the main campus ~ a business, not a church. "You'll know them by their fruit" and it's easy to see how impactful they are with the youth any Wednesday night when preteens / teens are unleashed, uncontrolled in the parking lot of the plaza to bully other youth and terrorize other businesses in the plaza. Abhorrent representation of the body of Christ.

Fantastic Church! Love the loving people. Love Pastor Matt's Message. Down to earth easy to…read moreunderstand.