Oakwood Community Church - Tampa (FL)

5 /5 Cherl Redenius: Oakwood is a wonderful family-centered Church that is inclusive and friendly. We felt right away at home and were welcomed into their congregation. We visited other churches but none of them felt as warm and friendly as oakwood. There are lots of programs including small groups and programs for kids. They have a soccer Clinic twice a year for children, an easter event and Holiday events. They teach ESL to students for free, and offer many other opportunities including Bible studies womens meetings mens meetings and more. They also have a robust youth group and childrens ministry. If youre looking for a place to call home for your family, this is a great place to be

5 /5 Jamie Lynn: Pastor Darin is the best. I am grateful for his sense of humor and also for his thought provoking sermons. As for the church, it feels like home. ❤

5 /5 Dave Lechuga: This is my home church. Ive looked far and wide and this is the closest Ive found to what a church should be. The north American church model can be found on almost any street corner and thats not what I was looking for. The same old thing doesnt challenge me, help me to grow, and make an impact in the community as its primary role. This place does all those things and does them well. The Sunday message is given by a rotating group as well as guest speakers. In my opinion this is necessary so that no one gets a big head and has a great fall like weve seen so many times before. Most churches are churches WITH small groups, Oakwood is a church OF small groups. Theyre focus is outward, growing the universal body of Christ. Not inward, growing the number of attendees. When was the last time you heard a pastor more concerned with spreading the gospel and making disciples (who then go and make other disciples who start their own church) than growing their own numbers?? Thats why Im here.

5 /5 Charles Dempsey: Such an amazing church they open their doors to so many! Even our homeschooling kiddos! Teach is such an amazing opportunity for us as parents trying to spice up our kids learning!!

5 /5 Sean Mask: Just a great church! Pastor Darin is simply the greatest! We really loved the "TRUNK OR TREAT" they have as an alternative to the kids going TRICK OR TREATING! Thanks!