“The greatest days for First Baptist Lutz are still ahead.  God has brought much change to His church in the sixteen years he has allowed me to pastor.  He wants to continue the change process, especially in the hearts of the people here as we pursue God wholeheartedly, and as we reach out to share with our community the good news about Jesus.”

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Biography

Charles is a lifelong resident of Tampa.  He grew up in North Tampa and attended Forest Hills Elementary, Adams Jr. High, and Chamberlain High School, graduating in 1972.  He also attended the University of South Florida and graduated in 1978 with a degree in Finance.  Charles worked for Royal Buick from 1978-80 and Tampa Electric Company from 1981-86.  While he grew up in a Christian home, he didn’t accept Christ until he was 28-years-old.  In 1986 he sensed God calling him to vocational ministry and went to Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.  After graduating from Southwestern in 1989, he returned to the Tampa area and has pastored First Baptist Lutz ever since.  Charles is married to Debi (Bragg), and has three children, C.J., Chris, and Kate.