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About Us

A Church with a Heart for People

and a Vision for Tampa Bay

Who We Are

Iglesia Tampa Bay is a bilingual, multigenerational community that exists to help people find Jesus, grow in community, and live out their purpose.

We are imperfect, but being transformed. We are diverse, but united in Christ. We are local to Tampa Bay with a heart for the nations.

Our History

A story of grace

2010

The beginning

A small group of families begins meeting with the dream of seeing Tampa Bay transformed by the gospel.

2013

First building

ITB moves into its first dedicated space and begins to see steady growth.

2017

Generational ministries

ITB Kids and NextGen are launched as structured ministries for children and youth.

2021

New location

We move to 14214 N Nebraska Ave, expanding space to grow together.

Today

Looking ahead

We continue growing as a bilingual, multigenerational, sending church.

Doctrine

What We Believe

The Bible+

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, inerrant in the original manuscripts, and the final authority for Christian faith and life (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

One God — Triune+

We believe in one God eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory (Matthew 28:19).

Jesus Christ+

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily, and will return in glory.

Salvation+

We believe salvation is a gift of God by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works, and is available to anyone who believes (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The Holy Spirit+

We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, guides into all truth, empowers holy living, and distributes gifts to build up the church (1 Corinthians 12).

The Church+

We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, made up of all believers, called to worship, disciple, serve, and proclaim the gospel throughout the world.

Baptism and Communion+

We believe in believer's baptism by immersion as an act of public obedience, and in Communion as a memorial of Christ's sacrifice.

Second Coming+

We believe in the personal, visible, and glorious return of Jesus Christ, in the resurrection of the dead, and in eternal judgment (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

Values

What shapes us

Family

We are a family where every story matters and no one walks alone.

Authentic Worship

We worship God in spirit and truth, with surrendered hearts.

Living Word

The Bible is our foundation: we teach it, live it, and share it.

Service

We follow Jesus' example by serving the church and the city.

Discipleship

We make disciples who make disciples — one at a time.

Outreach

We are light in Tampa Bay and to the nations.

Leadership

Meet Our Pastors

Lead Pastors

Luis & Adelene Soto
Lead Pastors

Luis & Adelene Soto

Pastors Luis and Adelene lead Iglesia Tampa Bay with a vision to see lives transformed through the power of Jesus Christ. Their ministry is marked by heartfelt worship, practical teaching, and a deep love for people. Together, they are passionate about building a church where everyone feels like family.

Structure and Coverage

Leadership and accountability

Iglesia Tampa Bay is shepherded by a pastoral team with external apostolic covering. We believe in plurality of leadership, accountability, and financial transparency.

The pastors are accountable to a board of elders and a larger pastoral network, ensuring spiritual and administrative health.

Legal entity

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Movimiento Internacional Inc. 280