Question 1

What are your service times?

Accepted Answer

Sundays: 9:00–10:00 AM Group Bible Studies, then 10:30–11:45 AM Worship Service. Wednesdays: 6:30–7:30 PM Pastor's Bible Study, SkyKids (Birth–5th Grade), and Skycrest Youth (6th–12th Grades).

Question 2

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

We're at 125 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765. There's a large parking lot with entrances on both Belcher Road and Drew Street -- plenty of parking right in front, plus overflow just steps away.

Question 3

What should I expect if I'm visiting for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Come as you are -- you'll see everything from jeans to Sunday best. Service starts at 10:30 AM and wraps up around 11:45 AM: about 30 minutes of worship, then a message that usually runs around 45 minutes.

Question 4

I'd like to submit a prayer request

Accepted Answer

We would love to pray for you! Send your prayer request directly to our prayer team and they'll be praying over it.

Question 5

How can I give?

Accepted Answer

You can give onsite with an envelope from the seat back into one of the giving kiosks, online through our giving portal, or by mail.

Question 6

Do you have anything for kids?

Accepted Answer

Yes -- SkyKids meets Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 AM and Wednesday 6:30–7:30 PM (Birth–5th grade), using the Gospel Project curriculum with background-checked volunteers and secure check-in.

Question 7

Do you have anything for youth or teens?

Accepted Answer

Yes -- Thrive Night on Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 PM (grades 6-12) and Skycrest for Teens on Sundays 9:00–10:00 AM. Contact Adam Dodson at adamd@skycrestfamily.org for more.

Question 8

Do you have a women's ministry?

Accepted Answer

Yes -- Bible studies and small groups, seasonal events, retreats, worship nights, and service opportunities. Childcare is available at campus events.

Question 9

Do you have a men's ministry?

Accepted Answer

Yes -- a Wednesday night small group (after Pastor's Bible Study) and a monthly Men's Breakfast.

Question 10

How do I join the worship team?

Accepted Answer

We're always looking for musicians, singers, and technical team members. Contact Matt Laughter at mlaughter@skycrestfamily.org.

Question 11

How do I volunteer or serve?

Accepted Answer

Fill out our Serve Team Interest form and a ministry leader will follow up with you about next steps.

Question 12

How do I join a Bible study or small group?

Accepted Answer

Pastor's Bible Study meets Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 PM (also online), Truth Worth Living is a live Tuesday devotional at 12:12 PM, and Connection Groups meet on and off campus -- browse and join through Church Center.

Question 13

How do I watch a sermon or the live stream?

Accepted Answer

You can watch current and past sermons any time at /watch, and join our live stream Sundays at 10:30 AM.

Question 14

What missions work do you support?

Accepted Answer

We partner with several missions organizations, including Living Water -- pursuing physical, spiritual, and social flourishing for people who lack safe water, sanitation, and hygiene across sites in Honduras, Zambia, and Rwanda.

Question 15

Who's the pastor / who do I contact?

Accepted Answer

Chris Stephens is our Lead Pastor. For general questions, our office can point you to the right staff member.

Question 16

Where can I find the church calendar?

Accepted Answer

Our full calendar of events is on Church Center.

Question 17

How do I get baptized or become a member?

Accepted Answer

That's something our staff would love to walk you through personally rather than over chat.

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