ABOUT US

VISION STATEMENT

Our Vision is to be a praying church that EXALTS His name in worship, EQUIPS His church for spiritual growth, and ENGAGES His world through local and global missions.

MISSION STATEMENT

Love God, Make Disciples, Tell the Story

CORE VALUES

BIBLICALLY ORIENTED

Conforming your life to Biblical truth.

PRAYERFULLY DEPENDENT

Pursuing an intimate and dependent relationship with God.

RELATIONALLY CONNECTED

Developing relationships of encouragement and accountability.

MINISTRY FOCUSED

Utilizing your gifts and abilities to serve others.

CULTURALLY ENGAGED

Creating opportunities to communicate the message of salvation.

COURAGEOUSLY GENEROUS

Managing, not owning, the resources God has given you.

Baptist Faith and Message

Doctrinal Statement

OUR STAFF

JONATHAN LEFTWICH

Worship & Student Director

jonathan@tegacaybaptist.org

“With a diverse background and a passion for serving others, Jonathan has been part of our church community since November 2021. For over eight years, Jonathan has been dedicated to leading worship throughout the Charlotte area, creating an environment where hearts and voices joyfully give praise, honor, and glory to God for who He is and what He has done for us through Jesus Christ. Alongside worship, Jonathan has spent the past five years guiding and inspiring students in the Fort Mill area on how to live for Christ and apply God’s Word in their lives daily. Outside of ministry, Jonathan enjoys time with his wife, Hannah, and their energetic aussiedoodle, Winston. Together, they strive to serve The Lord with their actions and lifestyle through community and hospitality.”

JOHN KARWATSKY

Financial Administrator 

admin@tegacaybaptist.org

John joined TCBC staff in 2024 after becoming a church member.  He moved to Tega Cay 22 years ago from the wild, wild west.  Having grown up in Boise, Idaho, he is a natural Boise Broncos football (Smurf Turf) fan and pulls for the Seattle Seahawks.  He loves running, hiking and disc golfing.  He has run many marathons, including the tragic 2013 Boston Marathon, and finished the Umstead 100-mile trail race.  Academically, he holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Utah plus an MBA from Westminster College of Salt Lake City.  John has taught at Skyline High School, Salt Lake Community College and the Bukovina Institute of Finance and Economics in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Professionally, having spent most of his career in the financial industry, he loves to talk about investments and help others with financial planning.  He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Retirement Income Certified Professional®.  He also works for WeCork, Inc, an international cork flooring company, as the Director of Finance. Locally, John serves on the Board of Directors for Influencers Carolinas, a discipleship ministry that comes along side the local church to encourage and influence individuals towards an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ through a journey of spiritual intimacy.  He and his wife of 17 years, Kelly, have facilitated many “Journey Groups” as well as Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” groups over the years following their passion for sharing Jesus and serving others! 

OUR STRUCTURE

Jesus Christ: (Ephesians 5:22-33) The Lord Jesus Christ is the Head of the church. He purchased the church with His blood that was shed on the cross. We are His bride. We follow His lead.

Congregation: The Congregation will be the highest human authority of TCBC and is the population of members. The Congregation will affirm leaders (Elders and Deacons) by vote and will entrust and empower them to oversee and coordinate the Ministry Teams.

Elders: (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9) An Elder is an ordained man charged with the task of leading the spiritual direction of the church. The Elder Body or The Elders is a team of Elders. The Elders must be able to teach, exhort in sound doctrine and refute those who contradict the Scriptures. They are a team of equals who will exercise oversight, accountability and be responsible for providing clear vision to the church. The Elder Body models and teaches biblical godliness, equips the saints for the work of the ministry, prays, teaches, upholds doctrine, oversees church discipline, restores and reclaims members and shepherds the flock. They will be servant-enablers to the Ministry Teams assigned to them. The Elder Body will be made up of ministerial staff (paid) Elder(s) and lay Elders.

Deacons: (Acts 6:1-6; 1 Timothy 3:8-13) A Deacon is an ordained man charged with the task of serving the material and spiritual needs of the church. The Deacon Body or The Deacons is a team of Deacons. They will give leadership and direction to the physical aspect of church life as servant-enablers to the Ministry Teams assigned to them. Ultimately the Deacon Body reports to and is accountable to the Elder Body.