Pastor Jeff Crain is originally from North Carolina but has lived in several states from Washington state to Florida. He felt the call to ministry after spending time in service to the country. Drawn to sports, Jeff is an avid football and hockey fan. He and his wife Tara are devoted to serving the Lord where ever that leads them. 1 Timothy 1:12-17 has become a life text for Pastor Jeff and it speaks so eloquently to God’s mercy. When asked what he wants to be remembered for it is as follows: a godly husband, a godly dad, and a godly pastor.
Candice has been with the team since 2019 and brings a new and fresh perspective on church tasks. Candice is a Florida native and life long member of Tampa First. She graduated from the University of South Florida with B.A in Psychology. She has 10+ years of experience in social services and 15+ years in sales. Candice has a passion for helping others find and reach their goals. Nothing makes her happier than seeing others succeed. Candice hopes to help each member of the Tampa First family find a ministry they are passionate about!
Pastor Ronnie Campbell-Stewart, is deeply passionate about evangelism, youth ministry, pastoral care, and media. Baptized at 15 into a local church in Dunstable, England, he quickly found his spiritual gifts and developed a heart for service also through the inspiration of his church Pastor and his grandmother, a retired Bible worker. His recent ministry experience before Tampa First includes serving as a Bible worker, youth program director, and associate camp director. Pastor Ronnie is passionate about mentoring young people and fostering discipleship. He enjoys the outdoors, spending time with friends and family and he’s also a techie, so ask him about his preferred phone brand. Pastor Ronnie is committed to furthering the Gospel through relational ministry, discipleship, and church growth. He seeks opportunities to uplift and empower individuals and communities in their faith journey.