Making Heaven Crowded
It started with college students who couldn’t sit still
Making Heaven Crowded (MHC) began in October 2025 through a group of college students who were passionate about Jesus and burdened for a world in need of the Gospel. We are a dedicated community of disciples, empowered by the Holy Spirit and equipped by the Word of God, committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who are lost. The way a small group of students gathered others around a shared job echoes Nehemiah 2:17-18, where the people answered, Let us rise up and build.
What started as a small group has grown into an expanding evangelism and missions organization dedicated to reaching people with the Gospel. We believe that disciples are equipped by the Lord and His Word so that they can faithfully go and proclaim the Gospel — in less than a year, that conviction has grown MHC from 5 to more than 30 volunteers across two Florida cities. Acts 4:32-35 on the first believers describes the kind of shared life a growing volunteer team hopes to have. The writer of Hebrews 6:10-12 tells believers that God does not forget their work and love, a good word for a ministry that grew from five volunteers to more than thirty. A prayer of thanks that fits a team grown from a handful of students is 1 Chronicles 29:14-16, where David says all things come from God and that the people gave only what they had received.
MHC currently has ministry branches in Tampa, Florida, and Gainesville, Florida, with a vision to continue expanding throughout Florida and beyond. MHC is an evangelism and missions organization, not a church — see is Making Heaven Crowded a church for what that distinction actually means, and what the name Making Heaven Crowded means for how the name and the mission fit together. To see how prayer requests are handled and who sees them, read the prayer request FAQ, or send a prayer request to the Tampa team directly.
Disciples equipped, emboldened, and sent into the world
Our vision is to see disciples of Jesus Christ equipped, emboldened, and sent into the world to proclaim the Gospel. Through MHC, we seek to:
- Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Reach people from all backgrounds and walks of life
- Serve individuals in practical ways
- Build genuine relationships with the people we encounter
- Equip future evangelists and missionaries
- Train disciples to confidently share the Gospel
- Use media & technology to reach people online
- Expand the work of evangelism throughout Florida & beyond
The scripture behind the work
"Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’"
This is the Great Commission. We are called to go and make disciples of ALL the nations.
"Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings."
Paul is calling us to find a common ground, and build a real trust. He does this so that he can share the gospel in all its blessings.
"The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’"
Jesus explains to us: how we treat the least of our brothers and sisters in Christ, is how we treat Him.
The first of those three, Matthew 28:18–20, is the Great Commission — read what it actually commands and how it shapes everything else on this page.
Learning alongside the team
Making Heaven Crowded built an evangelism training initiative, SENT Sessions, around three steps: Equipped by the Word, Trained in Truth, and Sent into the World. It is paused right now. New volunteers still go out alongside experienced team members and are never sent out on their own.
To get involved today, see volunteering in Tampa or volunteering in Gainesville.
MHC seeks to reach people from all backgrounds and walks of life, including individuals experiencing homelessness, college students, and people we encounter throughout the streets and communities of Tampa, Gainesville, and beyond. We believe every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and love.
Our outreach begins with love.
We believe the Gospel should be proclaimed wherever people are — including online. While social media can be used for harmful purposes, we believe that Jesus Christ can be glorified through digital platforms as well. MHC is committed to using platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and other digital media to reach people who may never encounter our teams in person.
- Share the Gospel
- Encourage believers
- Equip disciples
- Share testimonies
- Reach people across different age groups and backgrounds
- Use digital platforms to glorify Jesus Christ
See MHC’s digital ministry and Instagram accounts for how that plays out day to day.
Since October 2025.
- Shared the Gospel throughout local communities
- Conducted outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness
- Reached college students and young adults
- Participated in outreach during major events, including the Gasparilla Parade and St. Pete Pride Parade
- Launched evangelism training through SENT Sessions
- Established ministry branches in Tampa and Gainesville
- Continued expanding our online evangelism efforts
About MHC, answered
- What is Making Heaven Crowded?
- Making Heaven Crowded (MHC) is a Christian evangelism and missions organization based in Tampa, Florida, with a ministry branch in Gainesville, Florida. MHC proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ through homeless outreach, next-generation outreach to college students and young adults, and evangelism training.
- When was Making Heaven Crowded founded?
- Making Heaven Crowded was founded in October 2025 by a group of college students in Tampa, Florida, and has grown from 5 to more than 30 volunteers. It now has ministry branches in Tampa and Gainesville and a stated vision to expand throughout Florida and beyond.
- Where does Making Heaven Crowded operate?
- MHC has ministry branches in Tampa, Florida and Gainesville, Florida, with a vision to expand throughout Florida and beyond. Outreach happens on foot in downtown Tampa and downtown Gainesville. Anyone with questions can reach the team directly at Makingheavencrowdedtampa@gmail.com or (941) 718-2867.
- Is Making Heaven Crowded a registered nonprofit?
- Yes. Making Heaven Crowded is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 42-2985750, and gifts are tax deductible. MHC reaches people through homeless outreach, next-generation ministry, and missions and evangelism training in Tampa and Gainesville, Florida. Gifts can be given by Zelle, card, PayPal, Cash App, or check.
- How can I volunteer with Making Heaven Crowded?
- You can sign up to volunteer with the Tampa or Gainesville outreach teams, or submit a prayer request, from the Get Involved page at makingheavencrowdedfl.com/get-involved. Questions about volunteering can also go directly to Makingheavencrowdedtampa@gmail.com or (941) 718-2867. Volunteers help with homeless outreach, next-generation ministry, and evangelism training in both cities.
- What is SENT Sessions?
- SENT Sessions is MHC's evangelism training initiative that equips disciples with biblical knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to proclaim the Gospel, following a three-step framework: Equipped by the Word, Trained in Truth, Sent into the World. It runs alongside MHC's homeless outreach and next-generation ministry in Tampa and Gainesville, Florida.
Want to be part of it?
Support the work with a gift, or join an outreach in Tampa or Gainesville.