From your first visit to FBC Tampa, our prayer is that you connect with our church family in a Core Group, where Bible study, community, and mission are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Core Groups meet on campus every Sunday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM to study the Bible together. We have many different Core Groups, but we all adhere to the same Bible study plan:
Meeting in the Chapel
Age Range: College & Young Adults (18–26)
Description: A conversational study for college-aged students and young adults before church-wide worship. We explore specific topics and books of the Bible. Currently studying 1 Corinthians.
Contact: Ben Block | ben@fbctampa.org
Meeting in Room C402
Age Range: Young Professionals (27–30)
Description: A verse-by-verse study through various books of the Bible, designed for young professionals navigating career and life changes.
Contact: Darren Selvidge | darren@fbctampa.org
Meeting in Room 100
Age Range: General Fellowship
Description: A group for couples and singles who desire to deepen their relationships with God through Bible study and community.
Meeting in Room C404
Age Range: General Fellowship
Description: A biblically-based group focused on learning more about God, who saves us by grace alone through faith alone.
Contact: Chris Haight | revhaight@gmail.com
Meeting in Room B402
Age Range: General Fellowship
Description: A group of believers from various walks of life who come together each week to laugh, reflect on Scripture, and experience community through the love of Christ.
Contact: Tammy Hollonbeck | thollonbeck@gmail.com
Meeting in Room B401
Age Range: Couples and Singles (40s to 60s)
Description: Based on James 1:2-4, we count it all joy through both trials and triumphs as we study God’s Word and live out our faith together.
Contact: Yolanda Gacio | tygacio@msn.com
Meeting in Room B301
Age Range: Singles & Couples (40–60)
Description: A mix of singles and couples connecting weekly for Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and service to others.
Contact: Randy Sheets | randy@fbctampa.org
Meeting in Room C302
Age Range: Couples (50s and 60s)
Description: A group of mostly couples in their 50s and 60s, who enjoy studying Scripture and applying it to their everyday lives.
Contact: Brian Mark | niteflorida@yahoo.com
Meeting in Room C406
Age Range: Women (Married & Single)
Description: A group of ladies who enjoy rich fellowship in the Word of God and cultivate strong, supportive relationships with each other.
Contact: Denise Dickerhoof | dschrims@tampabay.rr.com
Meeting in Room 307
Age Range: Senior Adults (50+)
Description: A group of mostly 50+ couples and singles who enjoy studying the truths of Scripture and applying those truths to our daily lives.
Contact: Tim Starks | jts_03@hotmail.com
Meeting in Room 415
Age Range: Senior Adult Women
Description: A group of senior adult women focused on growing in faith, studying Scripture, and supporting one another through prayer and fellowship.
Meeting in Room B303
Age Range: Senior Adult Women
Description: A group of senior adult women coming together to study the Bible and encourage one another in their walk with the Lord.
Phone: (813) 251-2425 | Location: 302 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606.
