T.J. Blankinship has been Pastor at Friendship since December of 2000. He arrived after 8 years as Youth Pastor at Riverview Heights Baptist Church in Wauchula, Florida and 3 years as Interim Pastor at Midway Missionary Baptist Church in Groveland, Florida. T.J. has a Bachelor’s of Theology from Emmaus Baptist College in Brandon, Florida as well as a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. He has a heart for caring and loving one another as well observed in his home with his wife and 2 daughters. As Pastor, he is committed to the careful handling and sharing of the word of God to ensure that others understand. As a son of God he strives to find ways to honor God through personal passion, interest, and gifts.
