If you're looking for a church to connect with give Mission City Church an opportunity. The pastor…read moreand team are incredible. We used their kids program and were impressed with the security and camera set up. Volunteers were super helpful and we found our daughter was in good hands. The music & message was impactful and I can't say enough. There is a reason this church is growing and we are happy to apart of it.

I didn't know what a true church family could be until I found Mission City. These people are not…read morejust people that you see on Sunday. They are not just people that you give a fake "I am good" to and move on. They are people you go through life with. They are family. I have been coming here for a little over a year and a half now. Walking in the door, I am greeted by hugs, good mornings, and people genuinely wanting to check in on me. People pray for me... sometimes without me asking or knowing. I have met some of my closest friends at this church. I know that I can call a few dozen people here and they would come help me. Yes, some of this comes through being an active member and attending every week. You have to invest yourself in the community too. I volunteer for events and in different areas. I am also a member of a life group that meets once a week in a living room. The Pastors are extremely relatable. They will point out their flaws and want to be held accountable. They are also extremely honest and humble. I could tell some stories.. but I am not going to. Pastor Josh Poole has a way of making the scripture come to life and speak to exactly what you are going through. The worship team is incredible... the best that I have ever witnessed. The worship is modern. It is very well thought out by our worship leader. It generally coordinates directly with the sermon for the week. They sometimes have acoustic or worship nights too. I really look forward to them. It is praise and worship at its finest. The church is not pushy. We give a small quick speech about how generosity is our privilege with how you can donate, and that is it. There are not buckets passed around. No one is keeping tabs.... God knows. Many of the members (including myself) donate online. We welcome new guests to sign up and get an (awesome!) gift. However, you could easily visit and walk away without much interaction if you prefer. The Holy Spirit is present here. Very strongly. It is hard to really put in to words. This place is very, very special. Come see for yourself. You will be welcome no matter what. We have service at 9am and 11am on Sundays and often have special events (check the website for those).

Was visiting and heard a wonderful, meaningful message. The congregation was welcoming . If I am in…read moreTampa again, I will enthusiastically attend

Faith based, family environment. Excellent programs for group study, child care during service, and…read moreuplifting messages. Honest and forthright in growing my trust in Christ.

We love Grace! When we first moved to Tampa, we tried a few churches, and none of them really stuck…read morewith us. When we moved out to the Lutz area, we visited the main campus and instantly fell in love with the entire ministry. We go to many of the services online, which helps with my work schedule and our weekends with the kid's activities. I also like to make frequent trips down to the Clearwater campus to visit friends who go to that location. They are great people; Pastor Stephen and the staff always make us feel welcome! Last Sunday (4/14), we went to the beach baptism event at Fort De Soto beach, and I had Pastor Stephen baptize me to rededicate my life to the Lord, and then we baptized my baby boy (11), who gave his heart to the Lord! I wouldn't have asked anyone else but the Clearwater leadership staff to make that possible. Thank you all, God Bless!

Grace family church is one of the friendliest places I have ever visited. From the first time we…read morevisited, we knew we had found our church home. The people are real as are the messages. I love that the leaders of the various campuses share the responsibility of speaking each week and the entire organization is in step with one another across 8 locations. This is the first time I've really felt God's presence since moving to the Tampa Bay Area.

Praise and worship and the word. Not playing around, not sugarcoating it. People are friendly…read morevery nice no judgment.

if you are looking for the perfect church, sorry to disappoint there isn"t one until Jesus returns…read morebut on a good note the Pastor here is definitely connected to God. He is filled with the holy spirit and does not compromise. This is a place of healing and restoration for anyone with church hurt because they follow God not man . God is the only one glorified here and his presence is here. if you want-a fresh fire from heaven show up, its going to change your life for the better.

Awesome, preaching teaching and music. Great spiritual experience for anyone looking to find a…read morechurch home.

Incredible church. Honest good people pursuing God! Exciting vision to establish neighborhood…read morechurches all across the county!

After more than 20 years at Calvary Church Clearwater, I can honestly say this is a place for real…read morepeople--not perfect people. It's a church full of broken, imperfect folks who are simply doing their best to follow Jesus, and that authenticity is what has kept our family here for so long. Like any large church, there have been seasons where decisions didn't sit well with everyone. But one thing I've learned over the years is that there are always two sides to every story, and the public usually only hears one. I've seen firsthand that Pastor Willy and the leadership team are thoughtful, kind, and prayerful people who genuinely seek to make decisions they believe are necessary for the health and future of the church. This is a Bible-believing, Bible-preaching church that stays grounded in truth while still creating space for grace and growth. Yes, it's a big church--but if you get involved in a ministry or join a Life Group, it quickly feels much smaller and more personal. That's where real connection happens. I'm also continually encouraged by the impact beyond the walls: planting over 150 churches, helping revitalize struggling ones, sending more than 150 people into missions, and supporting over 150 children through foster care and adoption. That kind of outward focus says a lot. At the end of the day, it's a community of sinners--just like me--walking together and trying to follow Jesus a little more faithfully each day. And that's a place worth being.

Calvary has been my church for about 15 months now. The church is huge...but it is also small and…read morecontains family. I will explain in a moment. Calvary is large and comfortable with all of the amenities. You could come into a service and be left alone if you desired. You could have privacy and solitude without giving away your information. You could also do what I did and dive full in. You could experience every facet that this church has to offer and become even better for it. You could join a small group and hence join a church family. This is where you build lasting relationships and fellowship. This is where you find your support team. Your friends...your family. Don't let the size of the church or parking lot intimidate you. We have plenty of parking and plenty of space inside. You can come in any of the main entrances. We are a very friendly church and several people will greet you on your way in. We will not ask questions or for your information however. This is how it works. There are two services: 9:15am and 11am. There are also many groups that meet during both sermons. We have childcare too. Your children will learn about the bible and have fun while you are free to attend service and/ or a group. On a typical Sunday most members of the church pick a service and pick a group or volunteer for the other service. I personally tend to go to the first service followed by a group second service. Once a month, I attend first service and volunteer second service in the Children's area. Volunteering is optional, but there are many areas to do so if you would like to give back to the church. I like to volunteer for the New Here area for special services too (like Christmas Candlelight). Speaking of giving back, it is explained that the tithing is for members and guests are not expected to donate. We also have online donations available, so no one even knows if you are donating in service or how much. That is between God and you. As far as amenities go...our church is very nice. We have free coffee every Sunday (the pecan praline is amazing). We have a cafe if you wish to buy a pastry or something else. We have tons of comfortable seats. Our air conditioning is cold (I normally bring a sweater). We have a full band with electric guitars, drums, piano, etc. We have spotlights and televisions. Our lyrics are displayed so that you can sing along with the worship music (which we typically stand for). It's an amazing place to worship. Our Pastor is Pastor Willy. He does a phenomenal job of discussing the scripture and relating it to real life. He often uses humor, statistics, quotes, and real life scenarios. Ironically, Pastor Willy once addressed the fact that Calvary has reviews in a sermon. He mentioned Yelp. It was quite amusing. I personally find that the time flies by and that I learn something almost every Sunday. There have been a few times I have disagreed with something he has said, but that is an opportunity too. He generally has a very well thought out and enlightening sermon. All of our other Pastors are really helpful as well. I have had personal experiences with three other Pastors. I will say that they were all really there for me when I lost a family member too (even though I was new to the church at the time). I highly recommend Calvary. You have nothing to lose by trying it out. If you need someone to sit with you or someone to talk to about the church or God...please reach out. I will be here every Sunday unless I am out of town. That is another thing I should mention..we share our services live on Facebook too. This is great if you are sick or out of town. You could also use it to check us out before attending. However, I will say that the services are much more powerful in person. I hope to see you there.

Fantastic staff. Great worship service. Beautiful, clean. Restaurant/cafe has a broad menu, good…read morefood.

What an amazing church. Everyone is so kind and treat you with politeness and love…read more I'm so happy I found this place. The pastor messages about God's word are amazing and inspiring. I'm grateful.

A special place full of God's love, acceptance, and yes, fun! Love the community events and people…read moreare sincerely caring. So glad my husband and I found Chapel by the Sea! We love that we are involved. It really feels great to lend a hand! Rev Rhonda is a wonderful example of a teaching, current, thought-provoking pastor! I look forward to church! The best church around and the only church on Clearwater Beach! Come see for yourself! If you can't attend, watch it on line. Chapel by the Sea! We are so grateful!

Welcoming and delightful church which emanates acceptance and love for all peoples. Intelligent and…read moreforward-thinking, the pastor never fails to inspire me to love thy neighbor. I've been a member of Chapel by the Sea for about 2 years and have genuinely appreciated the communion and fellowship I've experienced with entire congregation during this time.

We are snowbirds from Indiana and recently found out what happened to Danny Hodges. This is a man…read moreof God that established and was the minister at Calvary Chapel for 34 years. Let me tell you as soon as I found out I immediately pulled my support from the old church in Pinellas Park. Danny has started a new Calvary Chapel at 3800 17th Ave N in St Petersburg. A friend of ours took us by and there was Danny outside. We got out and he greeted us with open arms and invited us in, sat down talked to us and showed us his new church. Danny is truly a man of God and was very undeserving of all the wrong doing that was done to him. We will be attending his new church and invite othesr to come. If you want to hear the word and worship the Lord this is the place to come to. Just thank God we found him!

We asked for help to put a tarp on our roof to protect us from rain. Three men came over. The…read morefirst thing was that they prayed for our family. They did a fantastic job and fixed our roof with the tarp and when it was over we tried to offer them a donation of $300 but they refused, saying that they did it for the Lord Jesus Christ and after prayer they invited me to attend the men's prayer fellowship which I am strongly considering. Thank God for wonderful Christians that glorify Jesus with their lives and testimony to help others. Frank was the leader and another man was David like me.