Hey There
I'm Orrin Witt—husband to Kara, dad to six daughters, and pastor of Neighborhood Church Lakeland in Florida.
I serve as campus pastor of a church plant that relaunched in 2022. Before that, I spent a decade in youth ministry, learning more about God's grace from teenagers than I ever could have imagined. I'm currently working through my degree at Davis College while staying active in local church ministry.
I love good preaching, strong coffee, and watching people's eyes light up when they finally understand a passage of Scripture. When I'm not studying or pastoring, you might find me chasing birds as an amateur ornithologist or tinkering with some new technology.
Learn MoreMy Calling
People ask, "How did you know God was calling you to pastoral ministry?" It wasn't one dramatic moment. It was a slow-burning conviction that grew over years of serving—watching God work through faithful people who simply said "yes" to Him.
Preaching
When God's Word is opened and faithfully explained, lives change. I've seen it.
Relationships
Discipleship isn't a program. It's life-on-life investment over coffee tables and in living rooms.
The Local Church
A healthy church isn't just a nice idea—it's God's primary strategy for reaching the world.
Current Sermon Series
"I AM" — The Seven Sayings of Jesus
In John's Gospel, Jesus makes seven powerful "I AM" statements—each one a claim to be God and each one revealing who He is for us.
Are you seeking Jesus for who He truly is, or only chasing what He can do for you?
Explore the SeriesWhat I'm Learning
"I'm learning to pray more for discernment about the year ahead, and to lead with faith in what God might be calling us to—not just based on what I think we can pull off."
"What has felt like exhaustion lately is actually stress. I need to get busy doing the right things—not just more things."
"I learned once again why biblical ecclesiology prescribes a plurality of elders. Elders are God's gift to the church!"