TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
Helping You Get to Worship
“Serve one another humbly in love.”
– Galatians 5:13 (NIV)
At First Baptist Church of Progress Village, we believe transportation should never be a barrier to worship, fellowship, and connection with your church family.
The Transportation Ministry provides pickup and drop-off transportation for FBCOPV members and guests from surrounding areas who need assistance attending Sunday worship services.
Whether you are a longtime member, a first-time guest, a senior adult, or simply do not have reliable transportation, our ministry is here to help you get to church safely and return home after worship.
Need a ride? We’ll pick you up!
OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of the Transportation Ministry is to provide safe, dependable, welcoming, and Christ-centered transportation that helps members and guests participate in the worship and fellowship life of First Baptist Church of Progress Village.
Transportation is more than simply providing a ride. It is another way we demonstrate hospitality, remove barriers, and make room for people to experience the love of Christ.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to serve our church family and surrounding community by providing reliable transportation to Sunday worship services while creating a welcoming experience from pickup to worship to the ride home.
Through this ministry, we seek to make sure that those who desire to worship with the First Family have an opportunity to get here.
Ministry Leader: Willie Brooks
WHAT WE DO
SUNDAY WORSHIP TRANSPORTATION
We provide transportation for members and guests who need assistance traveling to and from FBCOPV for Sunday worship services.
COMMUNITY PICKUP
Our ministry coordinates pickups from surrounding communities based on availability, location, and the church transportation schedule.
WORSHIP SERVICE DROP-OFF
Riders are safely transported to the FBCOPV campus and welcomed into the First Family for Sunday worship.
RETURN TRANSPORTATION
Following worship, our transportation team coordinates return trips so riders can safely arrive back at their designated drop-off locations.
CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY
Our drivers and transportation volunteers are often among the first members of the First Family that riders encounter. We strive to make every passenger feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH?
We’d Love to Help You Get Here!
If transportation is keeping you or someone you know from attending Sunday worship, the FBCOPV Transportation Ministry may be able to help.
Transportation is available for members and guests from surrounding areas, subject to route availability and scheduling.
REQUESTING TRANSPORTATION
To help our Transportation Ministry coordinate your ride, please provide:
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Your name and telephone number
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Your pickup address
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The number of passengers
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Any information the Transportation Ministry should know when coordinating your pickup
IMPORTANT
Transportation requests should be submitted in advance whenever possible. Pickup availability is based on established routes, seating capacity, driver availability, and proximity to the church.
Submitting a transportation request does not automatically guarantee transportation. A member of the Transportation Ministry should confirm your pickup arrangements.
Alternative Contact:
Call the church office at (813) 677-1948 for transportation information.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Once your transportation request has been received and confirmed:
1. REQUEST
Submit your transportation request with your contact and pickup information.
2. CONFIRMATION
A Transportation Ministry representative will confirm whether transportation is available and provide pickup information.
3. PICKUP
Please be ready at the designated pickup location at the confirmed time.
4. WORSHIP
Enjoy Sunday worship and fellowship with the First Family!
5. RIDE HOME
Following worship, riders will meet at the designated location for return transportation.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
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Join our visitation team.
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Help prepare care packages.
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Commit to praying for those in need.
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Send cards or write encouraging notes.
If you or someone you know is sick, shut-in, or recovering and would like a visit or encouragement, please contact us.
Learn more and Join the Helping Hands Ministry!
Together, We Are the Hands of Christ
The Helping Hands Ministry reminds our church family that no one is forgotten, and God’s love reaches everywhere—even to the bedside.
CONTACT & QUESTIONS
For questions about transportation, requesting a ride, or volunteering with the Transportation Ministry, please contact the church office.
First Baptist Church of Progress Village
8722 Progress Village Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33619
Phone: (813) 677-1948
Email: church@fbcopv.org