our Vision
our beliefs shape our convictions, our convictions mandate our mission, our mission informs our strategy,
our strategy drives our staffing, and directs our priorities and programs.
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Beliefs
Statement of Faith // Click for a .pdf option
God
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
The Church
The Bible
Salvation
The Blessed Hope
The Eternal State of Man
The Person & Work of Christ
Man
The Christian Walk
Convictions & Statements
Conviction Statements
We exist for the glory of God.
God is glorified through Christ as His gospel is proclaimed, believed, and obeyed, transforming the believer to become like Christ. for the glory of God.
The Holy Spirit creates a new kind of community that reflects Christ to the world.
Members of this commuity develop others to thrive according to God’s design.
A Christ-centered community seeks the good of its community for the glory of God through hospitality, work, and service. exist for the glory of God.
Strategy Statements
CONVICTIONS– We will align all ministries and people development to our five convictions by educating all attendees and challenging and encouraging them to fully embrace the convictions in their personal lives.
EXCELLENCE– We will carry out all ministry efforts with excellence and accountability, seeking our direction, wisdom, discernment, and ability from God.
CONDUCT– We will conduct ourselves in a way that honors Christ through loving relational commitments as we are being built into a Christ-centered community.
DEVELOPMENT– We will intentionally develop existing and emerging leaders by educating, encouraging, and enabling them to lead in their ministries, homes, and workplaces with the faith and hospitality that result from Christ-centered personal lives.
CULTURE– We will cultivate a Christ-centered culture that is characterized by praying, proclaiming and welcoming, discovering and working, connecting and serving, celebrating and going.
BYLAWS– Click to view a .pdf of our Constitution and Bylaws.
Programs & Ministries
Small Groups
Outreach
Adults
Student Ministry
Children Ministry
Leadership
Phil BURGGRAFF
Pastor of Teaching and Education
Phil has attended CCC since 2008, while he has served as associate professor of Bible and Biblical Languages at Clearwater Christian College. He joined the staff in the fall of 2012 to oversee the preaching and teaching ministries of the church. Phil completed his B.S. in Bible at Maranatha Baptist Bible College (WI), M.Div. and Th.M. degrees at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary (PA), and a Ph.D. in Christian Theology (NT) at McMaster Divinity College (Ontario, CAN). Phil has been married to Tia since 1998, and they have two girls, Hallie and Emily. He enjoys all sports especially golf, as well as reading, writing, watching movies, and spending time with his family.
Josh KEE
Pastor of Worship and Discipleship
Josh, a CCC attendee since high school, discovered his ministry passion during four years in the youth ministry there. After his University of Florida bachelor’s degree, he spent a year in Mars Hill, NC, joining CCC’s staff in 2004. For a decade, he focused on student ministry before transitioning to pastorship in September 2014. His fervor lies in strengthening Christ’s church through love, adoration, and faithfulness to the Savior. Married to Kari with three kids, Josh cherishes family time, church life, cool weather, people-watching, and meticulous Bible underlining. He holds a Christian Leadership MA from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Jordan Wyns
Student Ministries Director
Jordan has a background as a licensed mental health counselor, a lay leader preaching and leading worship in his former local church, and a missionary in Brazil, preaching, teaching, and cultivating relationships with Brazilian nationals for the past four years. He and his wife Scarlett, along with their two small children share a love for the Word, a love for the church, and a love for people far from God.
Beth ZEEB
Children Ministries Director
As the Children’s Ministry Director, Beth Zeeb oversees a team of volunteers and programs for children from the nursery through fifth grade. Her unwavering faith dates to the tender age of eight when she accepted Christ as her Savior. Ever since, Beth’s heart has had a passion for the church, propelling her into active involvement in Children’s Ministry. Born in Tampa and raised in Clearwater, she has remained an integral part of CCC for an impressive 46 years. Beyond her ministry duties, Beth finds joy in a multitude of hobbies, including hosting gatherings, embarking on leisurely bike rides, tending to her flourishing garden, and indulging in the charm of classic films.
Elders
Bob GRUBER
Elder
Bob and his family joined Clearwater Community Church in 1995. Over the years Bob has served on the Elder Board numerous times. In 1997 he started Community Bible Study (CBS) at CCC as well as gone on numerous short-term mission trips. Bob has just retired after 27 years as Global Director of Inventory Procurement and Solutions for a local company in St. Petersburg.
Duane Rommel
Elder
Duane and his wife, Jill, have been married for forty-eight years and joined CCC in 1995. Duane has served in many capacities over the years, serving as a small group leader, Adult Bible Fellowship teacher, and multiple previous terms as an elder. He has served on the Elder Council for the last year. In his spare time, he repairs donated bikes for the homeless and refugees.
Lowell Tauszik
Elder
Lowell and his wife, Karleen, have been married for forty-two years and began attending CCC in 2019. They were missionaries in England for twelve years. Lowell has been involved in various short-term mission efforts, using his gifts in ventriloquism and illusion to creatively proclaim and teach the gospel. Lowell is a co-leader of his small group, active in an Adult Bible Fellowship, and previously served on the Global Outreach Team.
BLAKE TRAVIS
Elder
Blake’s faith journey began many years ago with CCC’s College and Career group. In December 2007, he wed his wife, Heather, and has been a dedicated member of CCC since 2012. Blake has worked tirelessly with youth, including those incarcerated, while Heather has assisted the children’s Ministry for years. Blake’s talents including serving on the worship team, and sharing his knowledge in ABF classes.
Nevin Weaver
Elder
Nevin and Marg have been married for 50 years and joined CCC in 2000. They have been active in various church ministries and committees including serving as a small group leader; as a leader for Men’s Community Bible Study; participating in Adult Bible Fellowship; and has served previously as an elder.
Deacons
Mark Mundinger
Cameron Stryker
Chris Staubus
Support Staff
Eva JOHNSON
Office Coordinator
Heather O'KEEFE
Communications Coordinator
Delbert MACE
Facility Coordinator