Scott Thomas

My life, love and passion is all summed up quite easily.

I am the Founder and Lead Pastor of Free Life Chapel in Lakeland, Florida, which begain in January 2011. We are a non-traditional, multi-ethnic, multi-denominational, multi-generational congregation that believes faith and fun are both possible and important to a vibrant Christian faith. We own a passion to engage the unchurched, dechurched and over-churched communmities with the relevant, life-changing hope of Jesus. Although unorthodox, we are strategic and intentional with our presention of the Gospel - protecting it's truth while speaking the language of today's culture.

I have a deep-rooted passion for Israel and the Jewish people. I am a 34-year student of Israel, Torah and Hebraic studies, and have enjoyed guest speaking in churches, conferences, television appearances and at pro-Israel events (AIPAC, Jewish National Fund & various Jewish Federations) across the Nation. I serve on Christians United for Israel Executive Board (11M+ members), as well as on the Board of Directors for ‘LifeShield’ - an Israeli organization that builds and places above-ground bomb shelters throughout Israel's townships and communities.

Education: B.A. in Psychology from Lee University ('85-'89); Masters in Biblical Studies from Newburgh Theological Seminary (2005); Masters in Ministry Leadership from Southeastern University (2026); Doctorate of Divinity from Master's International University of Divinity (2015); presently a Doctorate of Ministry student at Southeastern University. I received my Life Coaching training through Dream Releasers Coaching.

I enjoy the gym, hunting (“camo-therapy”), golf, coffee and Reece‘s Cups!

I am enjoying 30+ years of marriage to my beautiful Puerto-Rican wife, Cindy. We have a son, Caleb, his gorgeous wife, Liz, and two wonderful grandchildren, Malachi and Thalia.

Bottom line... I am a blessed man.