Pastor Trevor came on staff at Fellowship in February of 2011. He is married to Bethany and as a couple they are enjoying their baby boy, Gabe. Pastor Trevor currently oversees our Fellowship Kids Ministry and along with Bethany teaches our youth Bible Fellowship at 11am on Sundays.Find Pastor Trevor on Facebook by clicking here.

Pastor Dave has served at Fellowship for many years. He began as a deacon in 1995 and came on as full time pastoral staff in 2005. Dave has been married to Melody since 1993. They have 2 children; Savannah, 16; and Jackson, 14.Pastor Dave leads the outreach and assimilation efforts of Fellowship and also serves as our pastor to senior adults.Find Pastor Dave on Facebook by clicking here.

Pastor Mike has been leading Fellowship since May of 2007. He has been married to Cheryl since 1996. Mike & Cheryl have 4 children; their niece Jessica, who is married; nephew C.J. , a college student; and two daughters, Julianna, 13; and Annabeth, 10.Pastor Mike prefers expository preaching and has a desire to see our church live out the Christian life as devoted followers of Jesus Christ.Check out Pastor Mike's blog by clicking here.

Pastor Nathan has served at Fellowship since 2005. He began part time and came on full time in May of 2010. Pastor Nathan oversees the youth and worship arts of Fellowship, which includes the choir and orchestra, as well as the media ministry. Nathan and his lovely wife Amanda have three children; Drew, 9; Belle, 6; and Brayden, 2. Check out Pastor Nathan's blog by clicking here.

Music at FellowshipAt Fellowship, our music is a rich balance of traditional hymns, southern gospel, praise choruses, and contemporary songs sung and played by our congregation, choir, and other groups and individuals. We believe that our music ministry should glorify our Lord as Paul set forth in Colossians 3:16 -"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."Check out Pastor Nate's blog by clicking Here.

Below are a list of helpful links that will enable you to be better equipped to share your faith with others.The 180 Movie - a defense against the practice of abortionFive Clicks - a simple means of learning to give your testimony in five easy clicks

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The Wilds Christian CampThe Wilds Christian Camp is a ministry that excels in attracting teens away for a week from their typical surroundings and influences, in order to speak the Truth of God into their lives. The Wilds is nestled in the Mountains of North Carolina and provides a scenic atmosphere for reflection and meditation on God’s truth. It is our desire that God uses this week to change our teens’ lives forever.This will take place June 11-16, and is available for teens between 7th-12th grade. Click here for more information.

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Common Ground CouplesDESCRIPTION COMING SOON

Logos Bible FellowshipDESCRIPTION COMING SOON

Nursery and PreschoolOur nursery and preschool ministry exists to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our children and parents. Children are cared for by a qualified staff of workers who love children and desire to show the love of Christ to the kids. Every volunteer who works with any minor child at Fellowship is required to submit to a thorough criminal background check. We are currently in the process of installing an automated kid check in system that will further enhance the well-being of our kids.Ages: Newborn - 2 yrs. Oldclick here for Nursery BrochureBusy BeesOn Sunday nights at 6:30 our 4 and 5 year olds enjoy our Busy Bees class. Busy Bees is a time of fun and learning that allows our parents to worship while their children are being cared for. Check out Busy Bees on Facebook.. (This is members only due to the privacy of the children)

SuperChurchThis hour of ministry is an energetic service geared to challenge children to apply God's Word to their hearts in a large group setting. This ministry is focused on helping children learn God's purpose for their life through creative teaching methods such as games, videos, skits, and songs. Visit our facebook page. Ages: 3yrs. Old - 6th Grade

Awana ClubsAwana stands for "Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed". This ministry is designed to offer a time of healthy competition on the Game Square in order to help encourage children to hide God's Word in their hearts. Awana enables our church to work alongside parents in a strategy to memorize and internalize important passages of scripture. Visit our Facebook page.Ages: 3 yrs. Old - 6th Grade

Kids' Sunday SchoolThis hour of ministry is specifically designed to support the home by providing a place where children are nurtured in a biblical framework and a Christian worldview. Through caring teachers, strategic curriculum, and fun activities, children are encouraged to glorify God by living as devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Check out our Facebook page.Ages: 3 yrs. Old - 6th Grade

FAITH Evangelism(scroll down to view all information)Faith Evangelism Gospel Presentation VideoSowing, cultivating, and harvesting. Over and over, Jesus used this imagery to illustrate the Kingdom of God. Just as the sower tends his fields in anticipation of reaping a bountiful harvest, Christians are to share the Good News of Jesus, in hopes that many more will enter His kingdom.The FAITH Evangelism Strategy is a strategic tool that provides comprehensive training for the church family, to equip members of all ages to share the Gospel and to minister to others in our community. Our desire is to equip individuals and families fully, so they may feel comfortable to share and to reach out to their neighbors, co-workers, and newcomers to our area. Faith is an ongoing process.Our spring semester will last for 10 weeks and begin on Tuesday night March 13th. Child care is provided as well as a light meal.FAITH is an ongoing comprehensive evangelism, ministry, and assimilation strategy that functions in coordination with our Adult Bible Fellowships.FAITH develops confidence in sharing the Gospel.FAITH is a means the Lord uses to grow our church and Bible Fellowships by reaching out to others.FAITH will enable you to grow stronger in your personal walk with the Lord.To receive more information about FAITH or to sign up to participate in the next session, please email Pastor Dave Spencer at dspencer@fbc301.org, or call the church office at 813 982-1000 Weekly Schedule:6:15 - 6:45pm Training6:45 - 8:30pm Visitation8:30 - 8:45pm Celebration8:45pm DismissEvangelism through the Sunday School:ESS Intro pgs I-VIPart 1 Pgs. 15-56Part 2 Pgs. 57-97Part 3 Pgs. 98-126Part 4 Pgs. 27-146Part 5A Pgs. 147-160Part 5B Pgs 161-165

Adult Ministries(scroll down to view all ministries)Its 4uMomA ministry of encouragement for moms of all ages. Moms meets the last Thursday of each month from 11am to 1pm in the Fellowship Hall for crafts, cooking, games, and a variety of other activities designed to connect moms of our community. Check out our Facebook page.DivorceCareDivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. DivorceCare meets on Wednesday nights at 6:45 in the Annex Bldg. For more information, click on this link.Sisters in ChristA time of fellowship and spiritual encouragement for women of all ages through a Bible Devotion, uplifting friendships, and united prayer. Sisters in Christ meets the third Thursday of the month (September through May) at 7pm.Men of Courage Life GroupsMany small groups of men meet once a month at different times and locations for accountability, encouragement, and spiritual challenge. The main purpose of these groups is to help men become the courageous leaders that God intends for them to be in their homes, jobs, and communities.Wednesday Night Meal TeamsWednesday nights at Fellowship are exciting times for Bible study and prayer for our adults as well as seperate ministries for our kids and teens. In order to help families participate in these events, we offer high quality low priced meals from 5:15 until 6:30. Our teams of volunteers allow us to provide this helpful ministry to our families and friends.Music and Media MinistryThe Fellowship choir, praise team, orchestra, and media ministries help to lead us into the presence of the Lord through worship in song. Many dedicated musicians, singers, and volunteers our needed for these ministries to operate at a high level of quality.First Impression MinistryAs its name implies, this ministry exists to give a great first impression to guests who arrive on our campus. The meeters, greeters, cart drivers, ushers and parking lot attendants serve the needs of these first time guests as well as the regular attenders of Fellowship.Joy Food PantryIn these hard economic times, it is our desire to care for the physical needs of people as well as their spiritual needs. The Joy Food Pantry is available to all who are in need.Security TeamThe security team is made up of volunteers who are comitted to providing a safe experience to all who attend Fellowship. There is a special emphasis on the security of our nursery and children's areas.Deacon TeamThis dedicated body of men serve the needs of our church by assisting the pastor in the care of our widows and widowers as well as the needs of our membership as a whole. Deacons are nominated by our church body and appointed by our exisitng leadership.

Women's ConnectionThe Women's Connection Bible Fellowship is led by Laurie Collett. This group is for women of all ages and currently spans three generations. Women's Connection meets on Sunday mornings at 11:00 in the Annex Building. The focus of this group is to encourage and inspire women in their personal walk with Jesus Christ through Bible centered teaching and ministry involvement.Check out Lauries blog , "Saved by Grace", by clicking here.

Jubilant HeartsDESCRIPTION COMING SOON

Men's FellowshipDESCRIPTION COMING SOON

Raising FamiliesRaising Families is a group of couples that meets together as a class for Bible study and encouragement on Sunday mornings at 11:00 in Education Portable #4. This Bible Fellowship group is led by Randy and Teresa Teegarden. Their desire is to encourage couples to love each other and work together to build families that are healthy and growing in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.facebook pageCampus Map

Growing TogetherDESCRIPTION COMING SOON

MaranathaDESCRIPTION COMING SOON

Women of FaithDESCRIPTION COMING SOON

Joy SeniorsThe senior adult ministry of Fellowship seeks to minister as a united body of mature adults through a wide variety of activities, ministry projects, a deep love for the Word of God, and a passion for people of all walks and backgrounds. Joy Seniors is led by Pastor David Spencer and Jason Roberts. There are two meeting times on Sunday mornings for Bible Fellowship at 9:30 or 11:00 in the Fellowship Hall Building. Try Joy Seniors this week and be part of a group where "young at heart" is not just a slogan, but a reality!Check out our photo gallery here.

Single VisionOur single adults meet together at 9:30 on Sunday mornings in Education Portable #1. The singles plan regularly occuring activities where they can interact and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and one another. The Single Vision Bible Fellowship is led by Josh and Kim Beson.

Raising FamiliesRaising Families is a group of couples that meets together as a class for Bible study and encouragement on Sunday mornings at 11:00 in Education Portable #4. This Bible Fellowship group is led by Randy and Teresa Teegarden. Their desire is to encourage couples to love each other and work together to build families that are healthy and growing in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.Campus Map

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9:30 am SundaysSingle Vision(single adults)Women of Faith(women of all ages)Growing Together(young married)Maranatha(couples ages 40s and above)Joy Seniors(senior adult)(click on each class for full description)

11:00 am SundaysFusion Youth(teens)Raising Families(couples ages 30s-40s)Men's Fellowship(men)Jubilant Hearts(women's study)Women's Connection(women of all ages)Joy Seniors(senior adult)Common Ground Couples(couples ages 40s and above)

Weekly OpportunitiesSundays9:30 am and 11:00 am Worship Services9:30 am and 11:00 am Adult Bible Fellowships9:30 am and 11:00 am Kids' Ministries5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Choir and Orchestra Practice (subject to change by announcement)6:30 pm Evening Family WorshipWednesdays5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mid-week Meal6:45 pm - 8:15 pm AWANA Kids Clubs7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Fusion Teen Ministry7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Adult Bible Study and Prayer Meeting* A quality nursery is available during all scheduled services

Our Kids AWANA 6:45 Wednesdays

Super Church 11:00 am Sundays

Sunday School 9:30 am Sundays



How to Know God"Ah! the bridge of grace will bear your weight, brother. Thousands of big sinners have gone across that bridge, yea, tens of thousands have gone over it. I can hear their trampings now as they traverse the great arches of the bridge of salvation. They come by their thousands, by their myriads; e'er since the day when Christ first entered into His glory, they come, and yet never a stone has sprung in that mighty bridge. Some have been the chief of sinners, and some have come at the very last of their days, but the arch has never yielded beneath their weight. I will go with them trusting to the same support; it will bear me over as it has borne them. " -Charles Spurgeon

CONTACT USFellowship Baptist Church13515 N US Hwy 301 Thonotosassa, FL 33592DIRECTIONS (click here for map)From I-75: Just 8 minutes off the Fowler Ave exitFrom I-4: Just 10 minutes off the McIntosh Rd. exitoffice@fbc301.org 813.982.1000

Fusion YouthFusion Youth Ministry exists to equip and encourage young people to live their lives for the glory of Jesus Christ. We have designed this ministry to be centered upon Truth and lived out in authentic relationships. We provide opportunities for worship, Bible study, service projects, camp, activities, evangelism, and community. It is our privilege to partner with parents to nurture the next generation of Christ-like leaders. Visit our facebook page or website for more information.Ages: 7th Grade - 12th Grade

Our BeliefsThe Word of God We believe the Holy Scriptures accepting fully the writings of the Old and New Testaments as the inerrant, verbally inspired Word of God, infallible in all of its parts and the only authoritative rule of faith and practice. (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:19, 21)The Trinity We believe that there is one God eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 3:21-22)The Virgin Birth We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of Mary, a virgin, and is true God and true Man. (Matthew 1:18-25)Man’s Sinful State We believe in the total depravity of man; that all human beings are born with a sinful nature, and in the case of those who reach the age of moral responsibility, are sinners by choice and are lost and have within themselves no possible means of salvation. (Psalms 58:3, Romans 3:10,23; 5:19)The Holy Spirit We believe that the Holy Spirit convicts of sin, making all believers in Jesus Christ children of God through the miraculous new birth, assuring them of Heaven, and by His indwelling enables Christians to live a godly life. (John 3:1,18; Ephesians 4:30; I Corinthians 6:19,20)Salvation We believe in salvation by grace through faith; that salvation is a free gift of God, not by virtue or works of man but received only by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; that all true believers posses the gift of eternal life, a perfect righteousness, sonship in the family of God, and the divine guarantee that they shall never perish. (John 10:27-30; Ephesians 2:4-10; Romans 8:35-39)The Blood Atonement We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice, and that all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood. (I Corinthians 15:3; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14; Hebrews 9:11-22; I Peter 1:18-20)The Priesthood of the Believer We believe in the priesthood of all the redeemed; that Christ is our great High Priest, and through Him every born again believer has access into God’s presence without the need of a human priest; that the believer has the right and responsibility to personally study and interpret the Scriptures, guided by the Holy Spirit. (Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:21-27; I Peter 2:9)JudgmentWe believe that the souls of the saved at death go immediately to be with Christ in Heaven; that at the Judgment Seat of Christ their works will be judged and rewards determined; that the souls of the unsaved at death descend immediately into Hell until the Great White Throne Judgment, at which time their bodies shall be raised from the grave, and they shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, the place of final conscious, and everlasting punishment. (Romans 14:7,12; II Corinthians 5:1-10; Revelation 20:4-6,11-15)Satan We believe in the existence of Satan as a personal enemy of God and Man, the deceiver and god of this present world; that he was defeated and judged at the cross, and therefore, his final doom is certain. (Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:13-15; Revelation 12:9; 20:10)The Church We believe that a New Testament Church is an organized body of born again, baptized believers practicing Scriptural ordinances and actively engaged in fulfilling the Great Commission. (Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 5:23-27)The Ordinances We believe that the two Scriptural ordinances given to the local church are baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper; that baptism should be administered to believers only as a symbol of their belief in the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and as a testimony to the world of their identification with His death, burial and resurrection; and that the Lord’s Supper should be partaken of by obedient Christians only to show forth His death until He comes. (Matthew 20:18-10; I Corinthians 11:23-30)The Second Coming of Christ We believe in the premillenial, pretribulational, second coming of Jesus Christ; that His return from Heaven will be personal, visible and glorious, the time being unrevealed but always imminent; that when He comes He will first, by resurrection of the dead in Christ and the translation of the living saints remove from the earth His waiting Church, pour out the righteous judgments of God upon the unbelieving world, afterwards descend with His Church and establish His glorious and literal kingdom over all the nations for a thousand years ruling the throne of David in Jerusalem. (Acts 1:10,11; I Corinthians 15:51-53; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20:1-6)The Restoration of Israel We believe in the literal fulfillment of the prophecies and promises of the Scriptures which foretell and assure the future regeneration and restoration of Israel as a nation. (Romans 9:27; 11;26-27; II Peter 1:20-21)

A Brief HistoryFellowship began in December of 1983 with about 30 people under the leading of God upon Pastor Scotty Drake. After meeting in the home of Cliff and Kay Frink for several weeks, an abandoned store front on 56th Street in Temple Terrace was secured for $100.00 a month. In April of 1984, Fellowship Baptist Church was officially organized with 111 charter members, voting for Brother Scotty as its first pastor.When the church outgrew the rented storefront, a search for a permanent home began. In 1985, the facilities of the former North East Baptist Church on 109th Avenue were purchased. Fellowship experienced fantastic growth at this location. The church called Cliff Frink as its Associate Pastor in 1986 and constructed and dedicated a new auditorium in 1988.In June of 1995, Brother Scotty resigned the pastorate of Fellowship to work full-time with H.E.L.P. Ministries in the work of worldwide missions. The church called Cliff Frink as its senior pastor in October, 1995. God gave Pastor Cliff a vision to expand the ministries of Fellowship Baptist through Isaiah 54:2 where we find the phrase, “enlarge the place of thy tent...” This new vision included a larger church campus that would allow expansion to accommodate a multi faceted growing ministry. In order to expand, the church would need to obtain a larger piece of property. Standing in the way of this was an indebtedness of $140,000.00. A four-year debt-retirement plan was launched and the church began praying for wisdom to find the right property.In 1998, God led the church to the 30 acre property on North Highway 301. The church put a contract on this property for $200,000.00, pending a rezoning which would allow the development necessary to accomplish the vision God had given. In September of 2000, the facilities on 109th Avenue were sold and Fellowship held services in Greco Middle School on Fowler Avenue while the first buildings were being built on the new property.In June of 2002, the first service was held on the new property. It was a great beginning to the exciting journey God had charted for us in this new location. In August of 2004 the first service was held in the new 18,000 sq ft facility that housed an auditorium and two story education wing.Unexpectedly, after a five month bought with cancer, the Lord called Pastor Cliff home to heaven in October of 2006. During this trying time in the church's history the motto, "We choose faith" was adopted as a declaration to the community that though our faith was tested it was still securely resting in the Lord and His wisdom.In May of 2007, the Lord honored our faith by leading us to call Mike Grover to become our third senior pastor. Currently the church is experiencing continued growth and blessing. In February 2011, we introduce a second worship service on Sunday mornings to enable us to continue to grow and minister to a greater number of people for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mission and StrategyThe consuming passion of Fellowship Baptist Church is to "please the Lord" or as we say, "to put a smile on His face". This passion is the source of our mission as a church, which is to "Glorify God by living as devoted followers of Jesus Christ". We understand the great commandment we have been given by our Lord is to "love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength"; we are to be devoted. We also understand that Jesus taught us that it is not the words of our mouth alone, but the deeds of our life that confirm our profession; we are to live, not just talk.This understanding of God's desire for us leads us to our 4-fold strategy of ministry, which is to lead others to... Believe - Our primary emphases is proclaiming the . good news of salvation in Jesus Christ so . others may receive the grace and redemption that is found in Him alone. Belong - We join together as a community of believers encouraging and supporting one another through our Bible Fellowships and small group ministries. Become - Through the preaching and teaching of God's Word, we seek to grow in grace and truth to become more and more each day like Christ. Bless - We believe that it is God's desire for His people to be salt and light in this world. We have been called to be a blessing and we desire that every follower of Christ would pursue their God appointed ministry opportunities.

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY The ministry of Fellowship Baptist Church is based upon a five-fold purpose derived from the pattern set by the church in Acts 2:41-47. Fellowship Baptist Church exist to... •Evangelize “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized...” v.41 ”And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” v.47 •Worship “...and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” v.42 “Praising God and having favor with all the people.” v.47 •Disciple “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine…” v.42 •Fellowship “And all that believed were together, and had all things common;” v.44 “And they continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking of bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart.” v.46 •Minister “And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.” v.45 Fellowship Baptist Church seeks to achieve this five-fold purpose through a five-fold philosophy of ministry. The church seeks to lead people through the following steps: •Reach the lost through Outreach Events and Evangelism •Edify the saint through Worship, Fellowship and Ministry •Grow the saved through Discipleship (preaching and teaching) •Equip the growing through Ministry Training •Direct the willing into Ministry involving Evangelism, Worship, Discipleship and Fellowship

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Global MissionsAt Fellowship, we take seriously our comitment to reaching out to the entire world for Jesus Christ. As ambassadors for Christ, it is our privilege and responsibility to share Christ with all nations. We support over 150 missionaries and organizations around the world through our prayers and financial support. Our primary vehicle of building support is through our Faith Promise missions giving.To see a map of our global presence through our missionary partners, click here.

Glorifying God by living as devoted followers of Jesus Christ Sunday 9:30, 11:00 & 6:30 Wednesday 7:00 pm

13515 N US Hwy 301Thonotosassa, FL 33592813.982.1000office@fbc301.org

Believe Belong Become Bless