Our Mission
"To help people experience a life changing relationship through Jesus Christ."
"To help people experience a life changing relationship through Jesus Christ."
God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. (Gen. 1:1, 1:26-27, 3:22; Ps. 90:2; Matt. 28:19; 1 Pet. 1:2; 2 Cor. 13:14)
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father and Holy Spirit. He lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. His death paid the price for the sin of those who accept Him as Savior and Lord. After His resurrection, He ascended to Heaven and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (Matt. 1:22-23; Is. 9:6; John 1:1-5; Acts 1:9-11; Rom. 1:3-4; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Heb. 4:14-15; 1 Tim. 6:14-15; Titus 2:13)
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son. He is our Helper and is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation and provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives believers spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under the conviction He provides. (John 14:16-17; 14:26; 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 2:12, 2 Cor. 3:16-17; Gal. 5:25; Eph. 1:13, 5:18)
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was inspired by God, and written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. The Bible is without errors in the original text. (Ps. 119:105, 160; Prov. 30:5; 2 Tim. 1:13; 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
All people are created in the image of God. All life is to be regarded as sacred. God’s intention was for all people to be in fellowship with Him. When mankind sinned, their sin separated them from God. They were not capable of restoring that relationship themselves. (Gen. 1:27; Ps. 8:3-6; Is. 53:6a; Rom. 3:23; Gal. 3:22; Eph. 2:8-9)
Salvation is God’s free gift to us, but it must be accepted. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ and receiving God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved and can have a relationship with Him. (John 1:12; 14:6; Rom. 5:1; 5:8; 6:23; Gal. 3:26; Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 3:5)
The universal church, the body of Christ, consists of all believers regardless of organizational affiliation. The local church, which every Christian should be a part of, should be a witness to the contemporary world. Without compromising biblical absolutes, a church’s ministry, worship, and teaching should creatively adapt to the particular culture it feels called to reach. (Matt. 16:18, 28:19; Eph. 4:4-6; Col. 1:18)
People were created to exist forever. Those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ will live eternally with God. Those who have not placed their faith in Jesus will live eternally without God. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence. (Matt. 25:46; John 3:16, Rom. 6:23; Rev. 20:1-15; 21:1-7)
Baptism by immersion symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and is the public declaration that a person has accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Baptism does not save anyone, but shows the world that a person has already been saved. While baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates love and obedience to Christ. (Matt. 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-10; Acts 2:38-41; 8:12; 10:47-48; 16:31-34; Rom. 6:3-5; 1 Cor. 12:13)
Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is an ordinance given to all believers by Jesus Christ to remember His sacrifice and to symbolize the new covenant. The elements of bread and wine or juice are symbols of Christ’s broken body and shed blood. Communion is not a means of salvation; rather, it is an expression of a Christian’s faith in the atoning work of the cross. Two thousand years later, we regularly observe the act of consuming bread and wine (juice) as a community for the exact same reason—to remember our Savior, who sacrificed Himself for our sins. (Matt. 26:26-28, Acts 2:42, 1 Cor. 11:17-34)
Nothing matters more than our relationship with God. Turning Point Church is a place where everyone can find their way back to him, wherever they are starting from.
Finding God is just the beginning! Following Jesus is a lifelong journey and we love helping people take their next steps of faith.
We all need a purpose, and one of the most exciting parts of growing in our faith is discovering the things God put us here to do.
Our faith was never meant to be just something on the inside. We believe in a lived out faith that impacts the communities and world around us.
Learn more about how you can join the mission of TPC!
Find Your Place
Lead Pastor
Steven Knight brings over 15 years of ministry experience to his role at Turning Point. He is currently working on his doctoral degree at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he earned his master's degree. He also holds a bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute. He is married to Katie and they have three amazing children – Samuel, Joseph, and Abigail. They love to spend time together at playgrounds, parks, and beaches. Katie is a nurse and a college professor. Steven's hobbies include weightlifting, basketball, guitar, and performing stand-up comedy. His favorite verses are 2 Timothy 4:6-8, because he wants to follow the example of the apostle Paul and run his race well. Want to grab coffee? Just let him know! He'd love to connect with you.
Worship Pastor
Music Director
Operations Director
Greg has been a resident in SWFL for 7 years. He is a proud Father of one, Grandfather to five and Great Grandfather of two. Prior to moving to SWFL Greg lived in Oklahoma while working for a major airline. He is retired from the U.S. Air Force. Greg said “I love what I'm doing at Turning Point because it allows me to use the skills I learned in both careers to help make a great place for worshipping Our Lord. I strive to ensure the church location is functional and safe for all who visit. My hope is to make acquaintances with everyone who attends our church.”
Kids Director
Diane and her incredible team of volunteers help children from babies to 5th grade experience a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ through curriculum, videos, and games. Diane works closely with volunteers, parents, and other ministries within the church. She is also part of the Prayer Team as well as an Adult Bible Study leader.
In 1993, Diane gave her life to Christ while helping in her church’s nursery. She began teaching in the kids ministry a month later and never left.
Originally from the east coast of Florida, Diane came to Turning Point Church in 2018. Prior to moving to southwest Florida, Diane was a Florida State University graduate with a Finance degree and worked in the Telecommunications field. After 15 years, Diane decided to leave the corporate world and involve herself in church ministry. This led to her becoming a school administrator for their private Christian school until 2018.
Diane married her college sweetheart, Bob, who is a huge Florida Gator fan. They enjoy doting on their first grandchild, a beautiful little girl named Charlotte. They raised two amazing boys, Bobby and Stephen, and have recently added a fur baby, Buck, to their family.
Outreach Director
