CF Family Life
Church for your
whole family.
A safe place for children to discover Jesus, caring leaders for students, and real friendships for college students, young adults, and parents.
Upcoming at Christ Fellowship
Your next step
starts here.
Every four weeks • 12:15 PM
Discover the Vibrant Life Lunch
Next lunch: at 12:15 PM. Meet the Christ Fellowship family, learn what moves our church forward, and find your next step after the 11:00 AM worship gathering. Lunch and childcare are provided.
RSVP for Discover Lunch ↗Preschool & elementary
Safe enough for parents.
Fun enough for kids.
Children’s ministry is available for birth through 5th grade during Sunday worship at both The Heights and South Tampa.
A new space for the next generation: Our brand-new Heights facility was built by award-winning Tampa contractor J.O. DeLotto & Sons and includes dedicated areas designed for children and students to learn, connect, serve, and grow.
CF Preschool
Discover God through learning and play
A fun, creative environment with age-appropriate songs, games, and teaching for our youngest children.
CF Kids
Love Jesus. Worship God. Make a difference.
Elementary children learn the Bible through engaging teaching and activities designed to help faith become part of everyday life.
What parents can expect
A thoughtful
Sunday process.
Start at the welcome center
Let someone know it is your first visit. A team member will walk your family to the children’s check-in area.
Complete secure check-in
Our team will explain the check-in and pickup process so your family can feel comfortable before worship begins.
Meet caring volunteers
Children’s ministry volunteers are screened, including background checks, and serve in age-appropriate environments.
Learn with Orange Curriculum
Creative Bible teaching helps children discover Jesus, grow in faith, and look forward to returning.
Parent resources
Big questions.
A helpful place to start.
Get to know our leaders, our approach to faith, and what a first visit can look like for your family.
Birth–5th grade
Choosing a children’s ministry where your child can grow.
Experienced leaders, secure check-in, engaging Bible teaching, and partnership with parents.
Read the CF Kids parent guide →Grades 6–12
Building teenagers for a life that matters.
Uncover your teen’s God-given gifts through friendships, discipleship, and meaningful opportunities to serve.
Read the student ministry parent guide →Middle school through young adults
Faith that grows
through every transition.
Grades 6–12
Middle & high school
Age-specific community, relevant Bible teaching, honest conversations, and leaders who help students grow in their relationship with Jesus.
College & young adults
Friendships with depth and purpose
Build real community, practice faith, and find a place to belong beyond the Sunday service.
Grades 6–12 • Wednesdays at 6:30 PM at The Heights: Bible study, training, dinner, and games.
Sundays at 10:30 AM at both campuses: Brief prayer and serving assignments before and during worship.
Hands-on ministry experience
Serve now.
Lead for life.
Our Student Ministry Training Center gives students opportunities to serve alongside experienced leaders throughout the church and learn how meaningful ministry happens.
Students gain practical experience, teamwork, reliability, and confidence as they learn to carry significant responsibilities. Opportunities can include worship production and technology, guest care, family ministry, and other areas where their gifts can grow through real service.
Faith in action
Students who are
already serving others.
Our teens are given real opportunities to work alongside caring adult leaders, help people, and discover that they can make a difference now.
Serving together
Learning through real experience
Students build confidence, relationships, and practical leadership skills as they serve people alongside trusted leaders.
Growing in responsibility
More than watching from the sidelines
Teens have meaningful opportunities to contribute, use their gifts, and see how their service can help someone else.
College & young adults
Friendships with depth.
A place to belong in Tampa.
College students and young adults build community around meals, worship, honest conversations, shared experiences, and opportunities to grow in faith together.
Community around the table
Real relationships beyond a Sunday service
Meals and everyday moments create space for friendship, encouragement, and conversations about faith and life.
Growing together
Faith, friendship, and a next step
Young adults can find people in the same season of life while growing spiritually and discovering places to serve.
Family Life leadership
Leaders who care about
your family’s faith.
J.R. & Tee Feliciano
Youth Ministry Leadership
Alice Accomando
Director, Family Life Ministry
Naria Chatelain
Director, Family Life Ministry
Greg McCall
College & Young Adult Ministry
Questions families ask
Clear answers for
your first visit.
Does Christ Fellowship have a preschool program on Sunday?
Yes. Preschool ministry offers a safe, creative environment where young children learn about God through songs, games, teaching, and play.
Is elementary ministry available at both campuses?
Yes. Sunday children’s ministry for birth through 5th grade is available at both The Heights and South Tampa.
How does children’s check-in work?
Start at the welcome center. A team member will guide you to the secure children’s check-in area and explain pickup before the service begins.
Does the church have ministry for middle and high school students?
Yes. Students in grades 6–12 meet Wednesdays at 6:30 PM at The Heights for Bible study, training, dinner, and games. On Sundays, students meet at 10:30 AM at both The Heights and South Tampa to pray and receive serving assignments.
What is the Student Ministry Training Center?
It is a hands-on leadership environment where students serve alongside experienced leaders throughout the church, develop practical ministry skills, and learn to carry meaningful responsibility.
Is there a young-adult ministry in Tampa?
Yes. College students and young adults can build friendships, grow spiritually, and serve through Christ Fellowship’s young-adult community.
Bring the whole family