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Ashley Russell

Ashley graduated with her Masters in Mass Communication from the University of Florida. She is now the Communications Director at Hiland Park Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida. Ashley has a passion for sharing stories of God’s unfailing love, whether through writing, photography, or creating video stories. She also enjoys spending weekends at the beach with her husband, Matt, and one-year-old little girl.

Mentoring the called: Pensacola pastor equips next generation church leaders

Ashley Russell Jan 5, 2021 0

During Ted Traylor’s 30 years as pastor of Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, his leadership has not only impacted the world, but generations to come as he mentors the next…
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Hunger rises as pandemic lingers; FL churches rise to meet the need

Ashley Russell Dec 14, 2020 0

When Pastor Derrick Gerber delivered backpacks filled with food to children at a local elementary school over fall break, “One child mentioned that they had just used up their food…
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Prison Ministry from the Inside Out: How One Pastor’s Personal Prison Experience Gives Him A Heart…

Ashley Russell Dec 9, 2020 0

Kory Gordon was introduced to drugs at an early age by his stepfather. By the age of 12 he tried his first pain medication and quickly became addicted. “That opened up the doors…
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Baptisms offer eternal reality in uncertain times

Ashley Russell Oct 12, 2020 0

Baptism is a special act of obedience for those who choose to follow Jesus, symbolizing the death of an old sin-filled life, and the newness of life found in Christ. By its very…
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In midst of brokenness: Churches embrace Foster Families

Ashley Russell Sep 8, 2020 0

Two northwest Florida Baptist churches--Pensacola’s Olive Baptist Church and First Baptist Church on Bayshore in Niceville--are ministering to families who are bringing the light…
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Panhandle Churches Slowly Recovering Two Years After Hurricane Michael

Ashley Russell Aug 24, 2020 0

Three weeks after Hurricane Michael slammed into the Panhandle on Oct. 10, 2018, Pastor Dwight Woods stood before his people in anguish as they gathered for worship.
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Churches respond after wildfire destroys portions of Walton County

Ashley Russell Jun 3, 2020 0

For Charles Wilson, pastor of The Chapel at Crosspoint, the terrifying news came in a phone call. The wildfire threatening homes, businesses and churches in the South Walton area…
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Children’s ministries press on despite pandemic

Ashley Russell Apr 29, 2020 0

With an indefinite stay-at-home order in place, children’s ministries in Florida are exploring new avenues for teaching kids about the love of Christ. Right now, families are…
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Walton County church celebrates 25 years of relational evangelism

Ashley Russell Apr 7, 2020 0

In the late 1930s, Ida Dalton bought a piece of land and dreamed of the day a church would be built on it. But though she never saw her dream come to fruition in her lifetime, God…
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