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Magen Weight Verified
6 hr ago

Amazing family who love the church snd the community around them!

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Brandon Bruce Verified
6 hr ago

America is so much better with the Blackbeard family!!! We love you guys! We are 100% behind you!!

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Bret Henrikson Verified
6 hr ago

The Blackbeard family are not just special but they are a treasure. They bring the love and passion not just to the church of CE Westchase but also the community and to this country that God has guided them to. I and many of the church family pray that this green card process solidifies the future of this great family who we believe one day will become US citizens.

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Abigail Philemon Verified
7 hr ago

I love you guys. God brought you here for a reason, and he’ll make a way to let you stay!

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Teresa Wolski Verified
10 hr ago

They do do much for so many

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Maria Winston Verified
10 hr ago

I love these GENUINE pastors , finally found my true Church community. The Blackbeards brought us all together in Christ.

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Natalie Kuhn Verified
12 hr ago

Amazing family making a difference to the community!

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Judy Mercado Verified
13 hr ago

Over the years, I have had the privilege of observing the Blackbeard family firsthand, and I can confidently vouch for their exceptional moral character, strong work ethic, and deep commitment to our community. They are the definition of an exemplary family, and they have become an indispensable part of our community.

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Frank Quantz Verified
14 hr ago

For the lord to bring this amazing family that gave up everything, to come all the way from South Africa to Preach the word of our Heavenly Father and give our church community so many blessing and share their complete jounery and experiences with us, would be the worst decision you could ever make. We just don't need this family, but we want this family here with us to be a part of our amazing journey with them as well. Bless you with your decision, this is a godly moment.

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Ann Shuck Verified
15 hr ago

Wonderful family and church group

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Grace Michalk Verified
15 hr ago

Warren & Jen Blackbeard and their family have shown what it takes to be Americans. They support so many people inside and outside of their community. They even rebuilt a house down the street from their church after hurricane Helene flooded it. They support others and show love when others don't, so I hope those in immigration offices finally approve their applications. They truly deserve this and out community needs them.

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Melissa Long Verified
15 hr ago

The Blackbeard family came here through all the correct US legal channels. They should have been approved for residency by this point and I truly hope that the process runs more smoothly for them moving forward. They are such a blessing to others. They are not only a gift to the church experience community, but to the Westchase area of Tampa community as a whole. Their love and dedication to others is unparalleled. They even helped rebuild someone’s home after the hurricane. They deserve this.

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Kris Rohweder Verified
15 hr ago

This incredible family, Warren and Jen Blackbeard literally took one of the biggest blind leaps of faith we have ever seen. They sold everything but the clothes of their back in Johannesburg, South Africa, to become missionary leaders of Christian faith to the U.S. in Westchase, FL (Tampa). You hear the story of the Smallbone Family from the movie, “Unsung Hero”, which you may know them as the Christian music group, “For King And Country”. The Blackbeards share a very real parallel story.

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Mark McMurray Verified
16 hr ago

We support the Blackbeards!

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Jennifer McMurray Verified
16 hr ago

The Blackbeards are amazing people who are spreading the love of Jesus in our area through the church they have started. They are wonderful leaders who lead with kindness and have touched so many lives in the time they have been here. They have plugged into our area totally, their children go to the schools and they are very respected and loved. I am so disappointed that the process for their Green Card is so long and difficult. They are following all of the rules and spending so much. Thanks!

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Margaret Howard Verified
17 hr ago

Being part of our church (which the Blackbeards started, just 3.5 years ago) has literally changed my life and that of my husband. It’s all made possible by the loving and serving hearts of the Blackbeards. By the Blackbeard’s example, our church has become a church which is multi-generational, multi-racial, multi-national and multi-cultural. Through their strong leadership, we have aimed to change the lives and hearts of all those who are a part of our church and also in our community.

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Yulia Beletskaya Verified
18 hr ago

This family opens its doors to anyone who seeks help, support, or simply wants to be a part of a big, loving family!

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Jessica Iveth Gutiérrez Verified
18 hr ago

All my love, support, and deep appreciation for this wonderful family. They are people who consistently seek God and strive to live with faith, humility, and love. Exceptional human beings, and I admire and love them with all my heart. Their positive impact reaches so many people, and our community is without a doubt better because of them ♥️

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Ezra Santiago Verified
18 hr ago

It has been so exciting from the first time I met them & how motivated they are on their mission for God and others. They put their sweat, blood & tears into rebuilding homes in our beautiful nation from natural hurricane disasters hitting Florida, to putting their heart, mind & soul into building God’s kingdom with such discipleship making messages.

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Lynda Yandle Verified
19 hr ago

Please let Warren, Jen Blackbeard and their immediate family stay in America. They’ve followed all the required documentation. They are wonderful people and an integral part of our lives both in church and outside of church. They lead us in service to the larger community of Tampa. They lead us in loving devotion to God and others. They are a very special family and dear to my heart and the hearts of all who know them. I left NC to return to Fl so I could back in their church.