Our Story
The story of Common Ground is a story of both death and life. Early in 2006, the congregation formerly known as Central Christian Church closed its doors in efforts to pass on their assetts and create a legacy. Approximatley three acres of land and church building on the corner of Martin Luther King and North Boulevard were given to Stadia: New Church Strategies and Florida Church Planters to start a new work.
In August of 2006, the leadership team recruited a new Lead Pastor. Recruiting the new pastor signified the new direction and dream of a multi-ethnic work for the heart of the city.
In January of 2007, Lead Pastor Danny Schaffner and his family moved to Tampa. From this time on the goals were to remodel the facility, recruit a multi-ethnic team, and begin making relationships with the local community.
On September 9, 2007, Common Ground Christian Church officially opened the doors. Over 250 people came to see what this church would be. Each Sunday Common Ground has developed more and more. It is a church of great diversity on so many levels.
If you would like to help be a part of this new work, please contact the office at .
Picture of inside of building soon to be rennovated with new carpet, chairs, and technology.
Click here for a recent picture of the building from North Boulevard.