Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church
Non-Denominational · Contemporary worship · Tampa, FL
- Location
- Tampa, Florida 33606
- Denomination
- Non-Denominational
- Worship style
- Contemporary
- Size
- Medium
- Ministries & emphasis
- Contemporary
- Google rating
- ★ 4.5 (40 reviews)
What visitors say
Our family is so thankful for this church! Christ is truly exalted here. Sinners are shown our need for a Savior and pointed to Him in every aspect of life. The gospel is both faithfully preached and lived out. From the youngest children to the oldest adults, the call is the same: repent of your sin and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. We are urged to cherish Christ, to exalt Him, and to be courageous for His honor. The bonds of love and affection here span generations, cultures, and nationalities. The leaders know their own need for Christ and seek to submit to Him above all else, even when it comes at personal cost. They labor for the sake of the flock and genuinely care for our eternal souls. I have personally tasted the forgiveness and freedom of the gospel through the way our leaders have shepherded me, and I am so thankful. This church cares not only for the growth of its members but also for welcoming others in and bringing more people to Christ. Please come visit. You will be warmly received and pointed to our great Savior Jesus Christ!!! Holy Trinity is living out the Reformation. The Lord is worshipped. The Bible is preached. The Gospel is proclaimed and its counterfeits are exposed. The elders shepherd the flock. And the congregants walk together in love. Christ is the cornerstone and you can feel it. If you are looking for a place to worship in Tampa, look no more. My wife and I entered into marriage while attending Holy Trinity and it was such a blessing. We know it will be for you too. Indeed, it will change your life. Although we were called away for a season, we will be back. We hope to see you there. Our family was immensely blessed during our (too short) time at Holy Trinity Presbyterian in Tampa. The environment is warm and welcoming, evincing the genuine Christian fellowship cultivated by its members. The elders preach and teach from a solid, reformed perspective, demonstrating both deep knowledge and deep affection for the scripture. We miss this congregation very much. Spiritually inspired and educated leadership. Array of ages in attendance. Humble and joyous community. I have been going to this church consistently since December 2024. The pastor, Dustyn, and all of the elders are God fearing, Bible revering, kind and gentle people. Every move they make and position they take on events, order of worship, and worldly issues is measured by scripture. The Holy Spirit is alive in the congregation as well! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this church, and I will continue my journey to membership. This church has been in visible turmoil for years, and sadly, what was once a healthy congregation is now a fraction of what it used to be. Over the past 5–6 years, nearly the entire membership has quietly departed—including families who were faithful, generous, and foundational to the life of the church. If you’re new and curious why so many seasoned saints have left, you’ll be hard-pressed to get a straight answer. There is no denominational accountability. Though there have been periodic claims that the church is “seeking affiliation,” it remains entirely autonomous—and it shows. The absence of external oversight has allowed concerning patterns to take root. While the pulpit has maintained a historically Reformed voice—bold, biblical, and doctrinally sound—good preaching does not equal good pastoring. The preaching may feed the mind, but shepherding feeds the soul. And tragically, the shepherding here has become colder, more institutional, and increasingly transactional. The environment surrounding the senior leadership has grown toxic over time. The attention of the lead pastor often functions like a kind of currency. Certain members—especially those perceived as prestigious, connected, or beneficial to the church’s image—receive a disproportionate share of energy and warmth. There are even accounts of high-profile individuals being courted into membership with relentless focus, only to later move away. And yet, their names continue to appear in public updates, bolstering the impression of robust involvement. One must wonder: is the goal membership, or marketing? Multiple family members of church leaders are employed on staff, but their salaries are not publicly disclosed. The senior pastor’s compensation package is not released to the congregation. Large financial decisions—some reportedly in the six-figure range—have been made without congregational input. Several sermons in recent years were focused almost entirely on giving, even as weekly attendance continued to dwindle. Attempts have been made to install deacons, but candidates have reportedly been told—explicitly—that no one in office is permitted to publicly disagree with the elders. This is not biblical eldership; it is spiritual consolidation. What was once a plurality of leadership has morphed into a ring of agreement. A few of the most senior elders have direct historical and/or financial interest in the church property itself—an undeniably valuable piece of real estate situated at the bridge to Davis Islands. Whether the facility is a house of worship or an investment holding is unclear. Members who ask questions or push for clarity are often labeled as divisive. Those who leave are not simply grieved—they are cut off. Contact with former members is not just discouraged, it is forbidden. Discipline is less about restoration and more about quarantine. And all of this is done under the language of “protecting the flock.” There is no culture of confession. Only silence. No space for honest disagreement. Only compliance. No rejoicing over the repentance of prodigals. Only doors that quietly close behind them. The social life of the church often reinforces a tight inner circle. New members are celebrated at first—but over time, the emphasis subtly shifts from shepherding their souls to measuring their usefulness. And once someone is no longer useful—or worse, asks the wrong questions—they are either marginalized or removed. This is a church that now meets in a cavernous, multi-million-dollar facility with a congregation small enough to fit in a living room. The building is stunning. The optics are strong. The community? Treading water. If you are considering attending, come with eyes wide open. Not everything is as it appears. Leadership is often polished, articulate, and persuasive—but beware the cost of disagreeing. Ask anyone who has tried. May God have mercy on what still remains, and raise up true shepherds who bind wounds rather than inflict and neglect .
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