Who we are and why we exist

Our Mission: We exist to raise, restore, renew, and release others into a new life in Jesus Christ.

 

Our Vision: We desire to see that new life influence four key relationships; between the individual and…

  • God
  • their Closest Circle of Influence (Family/Friend)
  • the Church
  • the Community

 

Our Strategy:  Summed up in one word: LOVE.  This is why we want to see people develop growing faith-based relationships.

 

Our Values: This is our DNA

  • Character:  How we walk makes a louder statement to those around us then how we talk.  Application: Does my behavior match what I say I believe?
  • Unity:  The power and presence of God’s love fosters the unity in our community.  Application:  Am I drawing bigger circles to include more people?
  • Excellence:  We are committed to be 1% better today than we were yesterday, for the glory of God and for the good of others.  Application:  Am I seizing the 167 hours after the 1-hour weekly service?
  • Humble Service:  Leaders are servers who live for others rather than themselves.  Application:  Did I make someone’s day better today?

Relationships are important to us because we follow a God who desires nothing less than a relationship with people.  LOVE is the foundation of any strong relationship, and as a church we want help others grow in their relationships with God by helping them to realize that God is closer than they realize and better then they can ever imagine!

Where we come from

TGC Church was started in 1988 by Senior Pastor Israel Sotolongo and his family. Back then, this family imagined a church that was truly welcoming to everyone – where kids can grow to love church right alongside their parents, where each individual, unique as God created them can have a seat at the table and grow in God’s purpose for their life, regardless of personal history, family background, or ethnicity.TGC hosted its first gathering in a living room in Tampa, FL back in 1988. Since then, we’ve more than outgrown any living room, yet we still hold true to our commitment to being a family.

Where we’re headed

The city of Tampa doesn’t exist to benefit TGC.  TGC exists to bless Tampa Bay.  As we move forward as a church family, our goal is to never lose why we started this journey; to love God and people no matter their condition or status. We want to help people win and experience all that God has for them!  This remains at the center of who we are as followers of Christ.

What this means for you

What does this mean for you? Most importantly, you’re always welcome at Tabernacle of God Church. We’re saving a seat for you. Wherever you’re at in your faith journey, you’ll always be accepted as part of the family. At TGC you have a place to belong !Beyond that, if you’re ready to plan your first visit, simply click one the hyperlinks.

 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

  • Jesus is the Son of God
  • There is one God who exists in 3 persons (Father, Son, & Holy Spirit) and is active in His creation.
  • The Holy Spirit lives in each believer from salvation
  • The Bible is God’s inspired Word to us and is without error.
  • Salvation is a free gift from God that we can never earn that we must all accept.
  • The Christian life is meant to be lived through the love of God, not out of obligation or self effort.
  • The Church is the body of Christ which is the physical expression of the existence of God.
  • Baptism is a public display of one’s faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
  • Humanity was created to have a relationship with God
  • Humanity is unable to right that relationship in our own efforts.