Mickey Arruda
Kingdom Expansion
A true Florida native, I grew up in Ruskin — fishing the flats of Tampa Bay and chasing down rounds of golf on some of the state’s best courses. I earned my degree in Industrial Engineering from USF in 2003, but it didn’t take long for me to trade blueprints for a different calling, finding both a career and the love of my life in the world of real estate. Along the way, I discovered how to blend my knowledge of Tampa’s real estate market with my deep love for true Florida living — and yes, I found a way to marry the girl, too.
My faith has taken me well beyond Florida, on mission trips to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa — experiences that have shaped how I see the Church, the world, and my own calling to serve.
Of all my passions, commitments, and loves, none compares to my relationship with God, to whom I give all glory, honor, and praise. Following close behind is my family: I’m a proud (and patient) papa to three girls, and husband to my business partner, fishing buddy, golf caddy, and personal chef, Erin.
At Overflow Church, I bring that same heart for people, community, and faithfulness to everything I lead — believing that real life change happens when we walk with God and with each other, right where we are.
My Hope for Overflow Church
My prayer for Overflow Church is that we’d become a people marked by consistent outreach — truly present with and attentive to the community around us, including the coworkers we spend our days alongside. I’m convinced that God has called every one of us to live as everyday missionaries, whether that’s in the next cubicle, the neighborhood next door, or the far side of the world. Wherever He places us — even in our workplaces — our calling is the same: to share the Good News of Jesus and live out a posture of service.