FOR THE ONE
Fellowship Church is a vibrant and diverse community of Jesus followers united across Tampa Bay – one church in multiple locations. Our mission is simple: lead people to encounter Jesus and experience life to the full.
Our vision can be summed up in 3 words: For the One. Because no is ever too far from God’s love, we are willing to do whatever it takes to bring the good news of Jesus to one neighbor, one neighborhood at a time. Together, we are joining God’s mission to bless Tampa Bay and beyond—because in Christ, anything is possible.
Meet Daniel Butson
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Daniel has been the Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church since 2020 and part of the team since 2015. He’s passionate about helping people experience the life-changing love of Jesus and live out their God-given purpose. Daniel’s heart is to lead a Jesus-centered church where lives are transformed, everyone feels welcome, and people are equipped to make a difference—one neighbor and one neighborhood at a time.
Daniel and his wife, Katie, have been married since 2008 and love raising their two daughters, who keep life full of joy and adventure. In his free time, you’ll find Daniel playing tennis, learning a new recipe, exploring nature, cheering on the Seminoles, watching a good movie, connecting over a great meal, or savoring a triple espresso.
Daniel earned his doctorate in leadership from Fuller Seminary, studied church planting at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Political Science and Economics (Go Noles!).
THE WAY FORWARD
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Our Giving Commitment
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TRUST IS EARNED
The staff must prove themselves worthy of that trust every day of every year. We will always be honest with you and our church and fully cooperate with the Finance Team and Pastoral Council to retain the church’s trust.
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TRANSPARENCY IS NEEDED
Neither our pastors nor our staff will knowingly withhold any financial information from the Finance Team or Pastoral Council. Everything our staff does and all that our staff spends will be on the table and accessible for the Finance Team to see.
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ACCOUNTABILITY IS REQUIRED
Church funds may only be dispersed according to the policies of the Finance Team. No one pastor has access to church funds. Every pastor, just like every other staff member, has to fill out check requests and provide receipts and justification for any expenditures.
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INTEGRITY IS ESSENTIAL
Our goal as a team is to walk through ministry and at the end of every year come out on the other side with no one able to honestly say that they misused church funds in any way. The staff considers your gifts to this church to be a sacred trust.
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STEWARDSHIP IS KEY
We believe every dollar that is given to this church is a gift to be stewarded. The Pastors, staff, and lay leadership teams are committed to working in tandem to accomplish the church’s mission of leading people to encounter Jesus and experience life to the full. Our lay teams work with our staff as partners in ministry. Staff leaders are open to hearing alternative ideas, and together, find the best answers for the church. We have no other goal than accomplishing God’s mission for this church alongside our staff.
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MARGIN IS IMPORTANT
Finally, we strive to keep our church fiscally strong and, Lord willing, have margin so that we can continue to bless communities one neighborhood, one neighbor at a time.
Why do we give?
Giving teaches us to trust God and submit everything to Him because everything we have comes from Him. God doesn’t need our gifts, resources, or energy, but He gives them to us so that we might use them to actively pursue the mission that He’s given His church to make disciples. When we give generously, God is glorified, our hearts are transformed, and lives are changed in Lithia and around the world.