As Christians committed to God’s mission of reconciliation, we go into the world, not as those who wield power, but as guests and servants into places of upheaval and unrest to listen, love, and to witness & attest to what God is doing in the world. We seek to join God in the work he is already doing through service, generosity, and being present with the poor, hurting, and oppressed; we strive to embody the faithful presence of Jesus in dark places.
Get Started with Watermark Missions
Where to start when wanting to engage in missional work at Watermark Church:
Consider what is important to you and why
Be an excellent student, learning about issues you feel passionately about with humility
Seek out others to collaborate with, challenge, and encourage each other
Work together with organizations doing this work
Watermark Missions endeavors to be sensitive to the ways the Spirit is leading those in our congregation. We would love to hear about any organizations our community is currently serving and/or any specific areas of interest on your heart.
Racial Justice work at Watermark
As we seek the path of Christoformity and Cruciformity, we must endeavor to learn, to speak, and to live the truth. We mourn with you in sorrow where Christian nationalism and racism looks stronger than justice under the kingdom of Jesus, and we invite you to partner with us as we examine ways to foster equality, equity, and justice.
Who We Support
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Just Initiative
The mission of JUST Initiative is to reflect the kingdom of God by building community across economic and racial divides while creating pathways out of poverty. They host emergency bridge housing for women and children facing homelessness. JUST Initiative offers vocational counseling, tutoring, and childcare for these women. This organization is women-led, committed to 51% of their board of directors being women of color.
Get Involved with Just Initiative: Watermark is actively seeking volunteers to support this organization with tutoring, lawn care, general upkeep and handiwork, organizing clothing and donations, video editing/graphic design, mentoring and discipleship for local men, women and children, and more. If you are interested in serving this community in any of these ways, email Missions@watermarktampa.com.
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The Kinship Market: WellBuilt City, Tampa FL
The Kinship Free Market hosts ten pop-up market locations in Tampa every month as part of WellBuilt City. Watermark’s Old Seminole Heights House Church participates in Kinship, distributing food at Waters Avenue Baptist Church and Good Samaritan Inn on Florida Ave.
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Love Is - Tampa, FL
Hundreds of refugees from all over the world find themselves in the Tampa Bay Area. Love Is Ministry seeks to build relationships with refugee youth through tutoring, soccer games, tournaments, camps, and Kids Club. Their prayer is that all children feel loved, connected, and valued as image bearers of God.
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Revive and Restore - Tampa, FL
Revive and Restore seeks to build relationships with those in our local community who are under-resourced or experiencing houselessness. Their vision couples love, hope, and grace in the name of Jesus with stewarding their resources to provide material items and collaborative problem-solving for and alongside individuals voicing their particular needs.
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The Well: WellBuilt City, Tampa FL
The Well is a home for formerly homeless men who have worked alongside WellBuilt City in order to invest in the growth of their own communities. The Well is an intentional Christian community which endeavors to love their neighbors as brothers, look out for one another, and meet needs in ways that allow for relationships to grow.
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West Florida Foster Care Services
West FL Foster Care Services license Hillsborough County foster families. They strive to ensure that all children and foster families feel as supported as possible. They provide training, clothing, school supplies, and meals to foster families.