Let us stay!

Abigail Philemon

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

Teresa Wolski

They do do much for so many

Maria Winston

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

Natalie Kuhn

Amazing family making a difference to the community!

Judy Mercado

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.

Frank Quantz

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.

Ann Shuck

Wonderful family and church group

Grace Michalk

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.

Melissa Long

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.

Kris Rohweder

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.

Mark McMurray

We support the Blackbeards!

Jennifer McMurray

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!

Margaret Howard

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.

Yulia Beletskaya

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

Jessica Iveth Gutiérrez

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 ♥️

Ezra Santiago

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.

Lynda Yandle

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.

Debora Higgins

They are the pastors of my church. Even their 15 year old son preaches like he’s ready for his own church! To lose them would be devastating for our community, because of the outreach they do. Please let them stay!!!!

Tim Merritt

This is a wonderful family that contributes so much to their community and we would love to keep them around permanently! We love the Blackbeard family!

Karina Lanier

This family is so important to our family and our community. They have done everything possible and the correct way to earn their stay in our beautiful country. They have positively impacted many people, including us as parents and our kids. Our church and our church family would not be the same without them. They are the glue that keeps us together!