Florida Baptist Convention wins two top awards at NAMB conference
[Aug. 11, 2008]

Medical mission heals the physical to transform the spiritual
[Aug. 8, 2008]

Dental Unit takes the Good News on the road
[Aug. 8, 2008]

Youth called to share faith with urgency
[Aug. 8, 2008]

‘My Florida, My Mission’ theme of 2008 Week of Prayer for State Missions
[Aug. 1, 2008]

Disaster Relief works in the south, prepares the north as Tropical Storm Fay continues in Florida
[Aug. 20, 2008]

Florida Baptists hold steady as Tropical Storm Fay comes ashore
[Aug. 19, 2008]

Florida Baptists prepare for Tropical Storm Fay
[Aug. 18, 2008]

‘Florida Baptists faithful,’ despite 4 percent CP drop says Sullivan
[Aug. 1, 2008]

Theological Education Classes Set to Start in August
[Aug. 1, 2008]

BCF students minister to poor, gain experience
[July 18, 2008]

Students and youth pastors called to ‘grow as leaders’ at Super Summer
[July 18, 2008]

Florida’s retired church music director receives lifetime ministry award
[July 18, 2008]

Florida Baptists called to follow Christ’s example, give to hungry
[July 11 , 2008]

July 20 recognized as day of prayer and thanksgiving
[June 30, 2008]

College students serve South Florida churches
[June 27, 2008]

2008 Committee on Nominations announced; nominations for FBSC agencies requested
[June 27, 2008]

RAs compete and celebrate during the 100 th Anniversary race
[June 20, 2008]

Four teens tapped as Acteens panelists
[June 20, 2008]

Florida 2007 Southern Baptist Convention leader in baptisms
[June 13, 2008]

Hope Wheeler, daughter of Convention employee Rick Wheeler, dies from injuries sustained during accident
[June 10, 2008]

Pensacola congregation adopts global vision
[June 6, 2008]

State Board of Missions backs marriage protection amendment; hears results of legislative monitoring
[June 6, 2008]

Korean congregation returns God’s blessings
[June 6, 2008]

Two long-time staff members retire
[May 30, 2008]

Florida Baptists called to follow Christ’s example, give to hungry
[May 30, 2008]

State Hispanic leaders meet in Miami
[May 23, 2008]

Pray for Rain
[May 23, 2008]

Florida Disaster Relief comes to Georgia’s aid
[May 23, 2008]

Forty-six new believers ‘take the plunge’ in Melbourne beach baptism
[May 16, 2008]

Shelter opens at Central Baptist to aid wildfire victims
[May 14, 2008]

Campus ministry becomes a refuge in the wake of tragedy
[May 9, 2008]

Florida Bible Drillers, speaker head to national stage
[May 2, 2008]

Bible driller urges others to hide God’s word in their hearts
[May 2, 2008]

Retired Convention staff Frank Delrose Jr. dies
[May 2, 2008]

Public Relations Division staff receives four awards in annual competition
[May 2, 2008]

Non-reporting churches skew ACP’s lackluster results
[April 28, 2008]

Haitians receive gifts of shoes, pants and shirts
[April 25, 2008]

Volunteers needed for Crossover Indiana
[April 25, 2008]

SonShine missions leaders called to work in ‘one accord’
[April 11, 2008]

Campers on a mission to reach Florida for Christ
[March 27, 2008]

Middle Florida churches join resources to reach the community
[March 27, 2008]

iTell speakers urge God’s people to renew their passion for Christ
[March 13, 2008]

Evangelism conferences offer timeless basics, fresh and new ideas
[March 13, 2008]

Tebow: God gives women power to influence family, friends and communities
[March 13, 3008]

Doris Passmore, Florida Minister’s Wife of the Year in 2000 dies
[Feb. 29, 2008]

Illusionist tells youth to find supernatural power in Christ
[March 13, 2008]

Conference tells students to reconnect with Creator by witnessing, work
[Feb. 22, 2008]

Sullivan asks the State Board of Education to oppose science standards
[Feb. 18, 2008]

SBC President calls for a ‘better Christ-like spirit’ during Jacksonville visit
[Feb. 8, 2008]

Men’s ministry sharing faith through shared interests
[Feb. 8, 2008]

Missiologist Ed Stetzer, evangelist Junior Hill, Bob and Pam Tebow among scheduled speakers for the ‘iTell365’ Evangelism Conference
[Jan. 18, 2008]

Missionary appointment, evangelization of South America featured at Gainesville conference

YEAR 2007

Operation Noel brings hope to Haiti in the midst of despair

Churches’ giving exceed expectations

Sullivan calls on churches for disaster relief funds to feed Haiti

Reflections on the Year 2007 …

Florida Baptists ‘Better together’

Florida Baptists resoundingly say "We're Better Together"

Jacksonville campus minister hired by State Board

Florida Baptist relief effort brings some comfort to Noel-devastated Haiti

Special request to bivocational and part-time ministers

Retired campus minister Bill Stroup dies after long battle with cancer

Conference aids pastors in evangelism

Clyde Maguire Minister's Award to be presented at annual luncheon

Conference calls senior adults to action

Literacy workers told, ‘Tell His Story’

Dan C. Stringer dies following long denominational career and short illness

Former Chairman of State Board, Jack Snell, die

NOBTS celebrates opening of regional hub

Hialeah First donates church property for use as Convention’s South Florida hub

Worship Expo highlights major issues, trends in modern worship

Convention employee finds God’s blessings in tragic events

Book 66 drives across Florida

Teens use abilities to minister through missions

Florida Missional Gathering to aid leaders in evangelism, church planting

Camp instills sense of purpose and mission in Haitian youth

Jail ministry breaks inmates’ spiritual shackles

God’s blessing in West Virginia

Island revival spreads hope for the future

Partners in the Gospel invest in Haiti’s hope

Youth challenged to ‘meet the people at their well back home’

See the Florida Mission Field through the Eyes of Jesus

Couple dedicates three decades of service to Convention

Three Florida Baptist Convention staff leave positions

Looking past the bars, transformed lives in a Florida jail

Wonders and signs in a world of silence

2007 Committee on Nominations

Florida Baptists to observe Hunger Awareness Day July 8

Theological classes announced for fall semester

West Palm Beach congregation reaches out to neighbors in need

State Board expands theological education, prepares Orlando for “hub” designation

The Summer 2007 Edition of CROSS ROADS

SBM taps Maxie Miller as AAMD Director and three new staff

Summer missionaries find calling through BCM

Florida Baptists’ disaster relief efforts recognized at Governor’s Conference

Baptisms increase in state; little growth reported in other ACP areas

Florida’s women called to joy, called to action

Unlikely disciples building God’s Kingdom by healing hurt

Glen St. Mary couple celebrates 76 years of marriage,living in Christ-honoring ideals

Church offers Kingdom of God’s grace, dignity and acceptance to Orlando’s forgotten women

Florida Baptist communicators receive honors in national completion

Reaching hearts in Florida’s heartland

New church lifts up neighbors entrenched in poverty, despair

Displays of strength assist in bringing a community to Christ

2007 Florida Evangelism Conference: ‘The Cross’ gives inspiration, purpose and unity

Second Baptist Houston staff call Florida Baptists to action with practical advice

Registration fee of “It’s A New Day Orlando” dropped to encourage attendance

College students called to missions locally, nationally and internationally

Florida pastor to lead conference on church effectiveness

2007 Evangelism Conference to help with the struggles of the modern church

Milton Boyd, pioneer in African-American church development, dies

Baptists bring help and hope in the wake of tornados

Tornado rips through Lake Yale’s North Camp

State Board approves alcohol abstinence bylaw revision

Florida DR workers activated after Midwest’s severe ice storms

Long-time Florida Baptist Winona Beal dies in Sarasota

State Mission Offering proceeds second largest in history

BCF off-campus center enables Jacksonville woman to achieve dream

2006 CP receipts $1 million above budget

Fruit Cove GAs impact international and local missions

YEAR 2006

Christmas Day tornados call forth DR volunteers’ compassion

During Jacksonville visit, SBC President calls for prayer, passion and unity

Senior adult endures arduous journey to bring revival along the Amazon River

Transitional pastor prepares Lake Placid Church

Transitional pastors help churches identify strengths, set goals

Goat Ministry unexpected and life changing

Stepfamilies an underserved population in Florida

FBC Division desires to help churches

New crop of theological classes offered for Spring semester
—Spring 2007Theological Education Class List

State Board fills three positions, authorizes move for Miami Children’s Homes

Exhibit hall informs, inspires annual meeting participants

Celebrate Jesus projects touch South Florida lives with gospel

Brunson gives message of renewal, hope at 2006 ministers’ wives luncheon

Clearwater Pastor elected as 2007 FBSC president

Coverage of the 2006 Florida Baptist State Convention, Nov. 12-14

Recordings of sermons, messages available after FBSC annual meeting

2007 youth events to offer evangelism training

Words and songs become means for Florida musicians to share Christ in two world cities

FBSC music to set stage for worship experience

Horse Whisperer witnesses to crowd at Northwest Florida Rodeo

‘Rivers of Revival’ to fill, flood and flow in Southwest Florida during FBSC

Ministers’ Wives look for a Clyde Merrill Maguire Award Nominee

Evans: Impact the urban community by seeking the welfare of the city

Adoption of 2007 record CP Budget highlighted SBM meeting

Haitian pastors first to receive NOBTS certificate for theological training

Local churches taking part in Haystack Awakening ‘06

Bible Drill offers training for life

Eric Geiger shares the Simple Church message at Orlando conference

NAMB presents church planting awards to Florida and Seagle

Florida’s Singing Men and Women to lead worship, teach music skills in two Pacific Rim countries

Chavis, Vazquez to retire after 13 years

A mission field right next door

Breaking the Cycle in Pensacola

Field of Dreams

Passing the mission torch to the next generation

While packing little punch, Ernesto provides readiness exercise

Florida Baptists: on the front line when disaster strikes

Charitable IRA rollover—for a limited time only!

Field of Dreams

Passing the mission torch to the next generation

While packing little punch, Ernesto provides readiness exercise

Florida Baptists: on the front line when disaster strikes

Charitable IRA rollover—for a limited time only!

State Disaster relief team ready for deployment as Ernesto approaches

The Maguire State Mission Offering: a gift of grace from Florida Baptists

Florida Baptists fuel flames of revival in Cuba

2007 CP Budget Proposal represents 6.69 percent increase over 2006

Theological training for Haitian pastors well worth investment

Partners in Mission: Changing Lives in West Virginia and Florida

2006-2007 Acteen Panelists named

July 2006 New Work

Orlando Brazilian church finds God’s presence in a home of their own

Haystack Awakening ’06 marks a month of student evangelism

Leesburg mother finds Bible drill curriculum ideal homeschooling solution

BCM leaders ready for the start of 2006-2007 school year

Collegians share Christ’s love with internationals

Equipping youth to evangelize, Beach Blast 2XS

Urban Alternative Founder Tony Evans to address Jacksonville conference

Record giving in May drives Cooperative Program giving during first six months

Growth, new faculty mark progress for Florida Theological Education Centers

Book author leads Simple Church Seminar

Record giving in May drives Cooperative Program giving during first six months

Sarasota congregation invests in Florida relief efforts

Florida Baptist ministers’ salaries outpace SBC as whole

Growth, new faculty mark progress for Florida Theological Education Centers

Nominations to serve on Florida Baptists' governing bodies

Extreme Living, Extreme Giving

Are we ready?

Sullivan pledges accountability to the Board in wake of recent events at NAMB

The following comments were made by John Sullivan, executive director-treasurer, Florida Baptist Convention to the State Board of Missions, May 19, 2006

Five Convention posts filled by State Board of Missions

State Youth Bible Drill and Speakers Tournament winners to represent Florida Baptists at national event

Summer missionaries reach record number

Jay Strack, Tree63 and Six Days from Sunday will lead 2XS.

Sullivan released from hospital

Celebration of Missions calls women as Christ’s witnesses

Intentionally evangelistic strategy emboldens church leaders, wins nine to Christ

Convention opens satellite office in Hialeah

Retired State G.A. and Mission Friends director dies

Missiologist urges churches to be culturally relevant in their communities

Children’s conference stresses evangelism

Jim Henry’s practical truths inspire Convention employees .

Victim’s parents find strength in God’s “permissive will”

Celebration of Missions calls women as Christ’s witnesses

Intentionally evangelistic strategy emboldens church leaders, wins nine to Christ

Convention opens satellite office in Hialeah

Retired State G.A. and Mission Friends director dies

Missiologist urges churches to be culturally relevant in their communities

Children’s conference stresses evangelism

Jim Henry’s practical truths inspire Convention employees

Victim’s parents find strength in God’s “permissive will”

Celebration of Missions slated for Ft. Walton Beach

Convention retiree Paul Glore dies in Lakeland

VBS summer missionaries needed in South Florida

Evangelism conference spurs participants to create culture of evangelism

Symposiums and ‘how to’ sessions offer creative ideas

Creating an evangelistic Vacation Bible School

VBS associational clinics offered statewide

National Children’s Evangelism Conference

Staff changes approved by the State Board of Missions

2005 evokes unprecedented giving by Florida Baptist churches

Statewide conference explores practical applications of evangelism

Tebow’s commitment to honoring God supercedes his athletic success

Bold action needed in final days of gathering marriage amendment petitions

BCM recognized for summer missions mobilization

Country pastor receives “Smaller Church Pastor of the Year Award”

Prominent Florida Baptist pastors engaged to speak at E-Conference

E- Conference host church to showcase evangelistic ministries

National Children’s Evangelism Conference

YEAR 2005

DISASTER RELIEF STORIES

Tanna Dawson Center Blossoms as Ministry Connection Point

Florida Baptists sign marriage petition, told to fight worldview

Sullivan: Christology of the Gospel found in Jesus’ righteousness and holiness

Theme interpretations expound on “Together Toward Tomorrow”

Ocala’s Celebrate Jesus Project involves churches in witness training, results in 35 professions of faith

“Apples of gold in silver settings” symbolize value of ministers’ wives

Half a million voter signatures needed for marriage petition

Winter CROSS ROADS depicts Florida Baptists making a difference in lives of others

Florida Baptist churches asked to set Sept. 27 as Baptism Celebration Day

Present Future conference challenges church leaders to think outside the box

Food boxes to help Florida migrant workers

Convention staff mobilized to aid in hurricane response

UF campus ministry uses “Later Growl” to reach students

FBSC recordings available at two-day meeting

Pre-convention evangelistic events to permeate Ocala communities with gospel

Annual State Convention meeting aired live via web

Collegiate conference sparks student interest in sharing the Gospel

Annual Convention meeting to focus on unity and evangelism

Compensation Conference helps churches determine salaries and benefits

Worship Expo focuses on honoring the Lord through music and worship

Urgency of rescue sounded at state evangelism meeting

Women’s witness training encourages tenderheartedness for the spiritually lost

Conference sharpens evangelism tools and methods

Youth “Night Thing” wins 17 young people to Christ

Church monster truck event “hooks” Lake City locals on Christ

Revivals bring renewal, growth to Gulf Coast church

Board committee recommends a record $38.4 million 2006 CP budget

Florida Baptist youth carry their crosses to Daytona Beach

Evangelism training event for college students to be held in Brandon

Small town congregation grows world-wide vision

Bay County congregation opens health care doors

Summer camp for hearing impaired wins spiritually lost youth to the Lord

State Evangelism Conference features SBC president Bobby Welch

Business donates furniture to 18 Florida Baptist Churches

New resource expected to help churches increase state’s baptisms

Conference offers church leaders tools for leading change

Brazilian church recognized by community for outstanding achievement in social services

Florida Baptist churches need hunger funds to meet community needs

State Convention announces committee on nominations

Theological education offered throughout state

Bible drill, speakers’ tournament assist in developing faith

Churches asked to “Be intentional about evangelism”

Hope and faith guide Hurricane Center director through storms’ crises

Florida Baptists prepare for 2005 hurricane season

Hurricane experience equips volunteers to help Tsunami victims

Language conference focuses on building kingdom families

Blind, visually-impaired celebrants mark fellowship’s 30th year

Baptist Communicators Association honor Convention PR staff

Celebration of Missions Conference focuses on being a “Christ Follower”

Disaster relief volunteers share highlights from hurricane experiences

Venezuela missionary shares testimony, challenges others to consider international missions

Wicker: ‘Verbal communication of gospel necessary’

Evangelistic think tank instills practical insights, passion for soul winning

Statewide baptisms up, strategies in place to garner more

Consumed With Hope revivals reap harvest of souls

Hemphill calls individuals to seek the Kingdom of God

Eight months after first hurricane, recovery needs are still great

FBC Hurricane recovery initiative rebuilds homes, lives

Former Florida pastor shares transitioning tools with church leaders at two-day conference

Florida Baptists working
to petition Constitutional vote

Florida Baptists minister to Georgia teens

Drug rehabilitation center offers Native American women ‘Pathway to New Hope’

Pastor rides bicycle 900 miles across Florida, raises money for church

Maguire State Mission Offering prevails despite season of storms

State leaders allocate funds, promote marriage

Ballot initiative to support marriage amendment gains support

CROSS ROADS video magazine receives award of excellence

Florida Baptists give record $39.6 million in CP receipts

GA and Acteens camps receive new name: “CampWorldLight”

Women’s Winter Gathering gives spiritual nourishment at beginning of new year

Florida Baptist Convention sends $150,000 to IMB for tsunami relief

Florida Baptists' top African-American leader requests leave of absence

Churches hosting “Consumed with Hope Harvest Revivals” find resources available through Convention program departments

Convention calls churches and associations to partner in reaching state through evangelistic revivals

Migrant children’s camp celebrates 15 years of ministry

State Board of Missions approves hurricane relief plan for churches and church staffs

PRIOR TO 2005
• 150th Anniversary of the Florida Baptist State Convention
• 150th Anniversary Observance ends in Madison County
• Florida Baptists celebrate their 150th anniversary, elect Naples pastor as president, propose constitutional marriage amendment during annual meeting
• “Celebrate Jesus” projects heightens evangelistic outreach in Jacksonville
• Florida Baptists mobilize to “Celebrate Jesus” in Jacksonville
• Student summer missions offers opportunity to serve others in Christ’s name
• Florida Baptist churches receive “Effective Evangelistic Church Award”
• Convention Secures Food and Water For Storm Ravaged Haiti
• Lake County volunteers offer heavenly response
• Director of missions broken hearted at Ivan’s devastation of beloved city
• Southern Baptists relief workers feed Panhandle’s hungry residents
• Oklahoma volunteers bring hope to Olive community
• Faith begins to bubble as Floridians go from “unbelief to shock”
• Southern Baptists offer relief after Ivan strikes Pensacola
• Frances' victims find hope at Florida Baptist I-95 corridor churches
• Palm Lake churches assess damage, cope and count blessings after Frances
• Baptist layman leads city hall in prayer in midst of storm, prepares for next round
• Florida staff reports to hurricane devastated communities
• Relief efforts begin in aftermath of Hurricane Charley’s march through Florida
• State Board’s B-A Committee proposes a record $37 million budget for 2005
• Evangelism conference challenges youth to be “Christian heroes”
• 2003 Cooperative Program gifts breaks new ground
• State mission offering sets new giving record
• Baptist Men’s director secures home front in pursuit of godly life
• Department offers spiritual development tools for men of all ages
• Nearly 148,000 Haitians receive rice during “Operation: Beans and Rice”
• “Operation: Beans and Rice” yields food for the soul in Haiti
• State Board of Missions suggests compliance requirements for cooperation bylaw
• Sunday School Conference draws more than 700
• Haiti's hunger strikes chords in Florida Baptists
• 'Operation Beans and Rice' underway
• Florida Baptist baptism drop follows SBC reduction
• Baptist layman Al Townsend dies
• Florida Baptists to launch “Operations Beans, Rice and Water” to feed Haiti church members
• Director of Convention’s Media Services wins grand prize
• Florida Baptists add churches and members in 2003
• State Convention president calls convention staff to godly leadership
• Convention employees challenged to have a spirit of promise and possession
• Conference equips men for spiritual battle
• Florida women mourn fallen martyrs at annual missions meeting
• Meeting reflects on telling the story
• Pastor pitches tent to spearhead 'Passion' Outreach
• Florida Baptist missionaries escape Haiti
• 150th anniversary launched in Ocala, Dade City and Brandon
• Miami Baptist health clinic receives $75,000 grant
• Annuity Board offers ministers and churches tax and salary compensation resources
• Endowments ensure legacy for future generations
• Vines calls Florida Baptist churches to unity
• 150th anniversary celebration bridges generations in Madison County
• Teenagers chosen as "Acteens State Panelists"
• Sullivan's anniversary dinner celebrates his passion for Christ, preaching, family
• State Board suspends disfellowshipped church, develops Kingdom Growth strategy

• FLORIDA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION 2003
• Association marks 161st meeting
• State convention unveils 150th anniversary 'logo mark'
• Growth among Florida Baptist Hispanics mirror national statistics
• State Board authorizes property sale, settlement; approves $32 million CP budget
• Conference helps families grow stronger
• Florida Baptists respond to emergencies, train others
• Music leaders speak out on 2000 and More in 2004
• Women's Winter Gathering draws more than 200
• Last call for 2003 Maguire State Mission Offering
• Migrant Camp Volunteers Share love of Christ with Children
• Tampa-area pastor re-elected by Florida Baptists at peaceful meeting
• State Board of Missions elects 2004 officers
• Jeanette Henry tells ministers' wives to 'count it all joy' despite hardships
• Haitian pastors receive new Bibles and suits
• Youth ministers re-energize at annual Caleb Conference
• Haitian Fellowship urged to reach countrymen for Christ
• Florida's Hispanic Fellowship renews commitment to denomination loyalty
• Building for the Future Campaign brings success for churches
• Church staff and lay leaders get help for "Building Better Church Facilities" at conference
• Latin American Seminary directors discuss need for educational support at "historic" meeting
• Florida Volunteers respond in aftermath of Isabel
• Hispanic Fellowship Conference
Partnership state receives gift from Tampa Royal Ambassadors
• E-Conference centers on the practical and inspirational of evangelism
• Flat, no-frills Cooperative Program budget for 2004 approved by Budget-Allocations Committee
• Florida Baptists "Celebrating Heritage and Hope" in 2004
• FLORIDA BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION 2002
• Convention staff performs wedding of actress and rocker
• Girls at NAC challenged to be God’s light
• Florida Acteens take ‘Crosswalk’ to steps of Tennessee Capitol
• State and local Baptists respond after tornado slices Palm Beach County
• 2,200 Students Gather to Become the Army of Christ
• Florida Baptists Donate 192,500 pounds of food to Iraqi people
• Pensacola Inner-City Soul-winning event builds cross-cultural bridges; saves 203 spiritually lost
• State Board of Missions Considers Properties Issues
• Traditional methods, contemporary models, meeting needs produce Florida Baptists' near record year in baptisms
• Florida Baptist Convention continues to grow at steady rate
• Relief teams dispatched to Miami

Celebration of Missions 2003:
• Annual WMU Meeting Celebrates Organization's Mission Purpose
• 2003 President of Florida's Woman Missionary Union Elected during the Celebration of Missions, March 22
• Executive director-treasurer of the Woman's Missionary Union, SBC, Wanda Lee, is keynote speaker at this year's WMU meeting
• 'Ministries of love' present volunteer opportunities

• Mims: 'Kingdom growth supersedes church growth'
• State convention president spreads message of joy to convention staff
• Bilingual communications specialist employed by Convention
• Florida Baptists provide $3 million in health care services to the needy
• South Florida Conference urges participants to 'serve God' by improving their teaching skills
• New church receives training in cooperation
• Dr. Sullivan ministers to Western Cuba Baptist Convention
• West Florida students oppose Love Fest
• Convention continues to expand African-American ministries
• Florida Baptists' giving shows increase in 2002
• Convention retirees demonstrate Convention's diversity
• State Board of Missions begins new year in prayer and testimony
• State Board elects Tampa Campus Minister, Sunday school associate