Panel discussion on stage featuring Pastor David Tarkington, Hall of Fame Football coach Tony Dungy, Hall of Fame Jaguar Tony Boselli, and Jaguars voice Brian Sexton.

About GameDay Church

David Tarkington founded GameDay Church in 2016 with a focus on reaching coaches, athletes, and sports fans in the First Coast area of Florida and beyond. Initially launching a worship service in the parking lot of EverBank Stadium prior to Jacksonville Jaguars games, the ministry has grown to provide connections through faith events with the Jaguars, the Jacksonville Icemen, and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Most recently, we have take the opportunity to partner with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes by providing ministry and support to junior high, middle school, and high school coaches in Clay County, near Jacksonville.

Beliefs

GameDay Church is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Orange Park. Therefore, our doctrinal beliefs affirm the Baptist Faith & Message (2000).

Pastor David Tarkington, smiling and holding a microphone, sitting on a white chair at the Jaguars Faith, Family, & Football event.

David Tarkington

David Tarkington serves as the pastor of First Baptist Church of Orange Park, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of North Texas, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

He has been married to Tracy since 1989 and they have a daughter, a son-in-law, a son, and two grandchildren.