Since 1971, the priority of the Annual Tampa Bay Leadership Prayer Breakfast committee members has been to pray for those in authority within our community.
In 1 Timothy 2:1–3, we are instructed and reminded of that truth.

For 55 years, CBMC Tampa Bay has hosted this premiere event which has featured many prominent national leaders from business, politics, sports, and military including Major Jeff Struecker, PhD (U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame, Author & Pastor), Michael Franzese (a former caporegime of the NY Colombo Crime Family & best-selling author), Denard Span (MLB Outfielder & Bally Sports Analyst), Ben Zobrist (MLB World Series Champion MVP), Scott Hansen (Host of NFL RedZone), David Baker (President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame), Todd Hopkins (Founder of Office Pride), Danny Wuerffel (Heisman Trophy Winner & NFL Quarterback), Darryl Strawberry (3x MLB World Series Champion), Mark Whitacre, Ph.D. (Executive Director at Coca-Cola Consolidated), Pat Williams (Co-founder of NBA’s Orlando Magic), Coach Tony Dungy (Pro Football Hall of Fame), Coach Bobby Bowden (College Football Hall of Fame), Wally Armstrong (Lifetime PGA Tour Member), Coach Joe Gibbs (Pro Football Hall of Fame), Norm Miller (Chairman of Interstate Batteries), Truett Cathy (Founder of Chick-fil-A), Wayne Huizenga, Jr. (Rybovich Arena Owner and Miami Dolphins Co-Owner), David Dunkel (Chairman for the Board of Directors of Kforce, NYSE: KFRC), Chuck Colson (Founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries & Colson Center), Adolf Coors IV (Coors Brewing family), and dozens of other fascinating leaders.

Our purpose and mission is to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ, often known as "the Good News," with business, community, and elected and appointed leaders throughout greater Tampa Bay.

If you would like to learn more about CBMC Tampa Bay and innovative ways that you can connect, please visit our website. 

We our thank our beloved attendees, speakers, and sponsors of the 54th Annual Tampa Bay Leadership Prayer Breakfast for their essential participation, involvement, and generosity. Your shared passion and dedication have made this significant event impactful and unforgettable.

By coming together at the Armature Works in Tampa on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, we not only commemorated but also built meaningful connections that will enhance our mission to faithfully serve Jesus in the marketplace.

Thank you for being a vital part of this historic occasion!

We sincerely thank the attendees, speakers, and sponsors of the
53rd Annual Tampa Bay Leadership Prayer Breakfast
for their invaluable participation, engagement, and support. Your collective enthusiasm and commitment have helped make this important event memorable and transformative.

By gathering at the Armature Works in Tampa on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, we not only celebrated but also fostered meaningful relationships that will strengthen our mission to faithfully serve Jesus in the marketplace. Thank you for being an important part of this historic gathering!