Mia & John Tompkins

Love lit the match. Faith keeps One Fire burning.

The husband-and-wife team behind One Fire Church in Eustis has built a ministry rooted in sharing Christ’s love.

The best-friend bond and shared faith of John and Mia Tompkins continue to guide both their marriage and their mission.

“We actually met when I was in seventh grade,” Mia says. “His family had just moved here from New Jersey, and his sister was my best friend growing up. But we didn’t end up together until 2012, after he had given his life to the Lord. God brought us together at that point, but we’ve known each other our whole lives.”

That lifelong friendship turned into a partnership with purpose. When the two reconnected, their shared faith became the foundation for what would grow into One Fire Church. 

“We started small,” Mia says. “It began as a Bible study in our home for young adults and it just kept growing. We outgrew the house, started renting spaces, and before long, One Fire was born.”

One Fire has flourished into a thriving ministry that reaches beyond church walls. The common thread through everything they’ve done has always been music. 

“Our heart is to take worship into the streets and bring light to places that need it most,” Mia says.

The couple operates The Refill Station, a café and coffee shop designed around a “pay it forward” philosophy. Their Refined Variety Shoppe adds another layer to their outreach. The boutique is filled with custom jewelry handcrafted by Mia, along with motorcycles, home décor and other one-of-a-kind treasures. The shop also houses a barber area where John and licensed barbers offer haircuts. Every purchase and service supports the One Fire Outreach Mission.

Their journey hasn’t always been easy. 

“We’ve been burnt out, robbed and criticized,” John says. “When you put yourself out there, it draws attention, good and bad. But we’ve learned to stay grounded in who we are and what God called us to do. Setting boundaries and learning to say no saved our marriage.”

Their secret to keeping their relationship strong is powerful.

“Listen to understand, not to respond,” Mia says.

John says a recent turning point in their marriage came when he told Mia she was his best friend, something he had always assumed she already knew.

“When he told me I was his best friend, something shifted,” Mia says. “It reminded me that we’re truly in this together. Not just as husband and wife, but as partners and friends.”