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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.

13 salvations during Holmes County Association’s “Evangelism Reboot”

Ashley Russell Jun 7, 2021 1

After noticing a decline in baptisms during the past five years, Holmes Baptist Association hosted an “Evangelism Reboot” weekend to help church members refocus on the importance…
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Dual outreach and revival event refreshes Panhandle community

Ashley Russell May 11, 2021 0

After a tough year of ministry, Pastor Cody Watson of Lake Mystic Baptist Church wanted to plan a special weekend to minister to the Bristol area.
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World Changers Moves to Florida

Ashley Russell Mar 8, 2021 0

David Flatt was working as a student minister in the early 1990s when his senior pastor brought him a World Changers brochure--which he promptly disregarded.
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“Better Together:” new event to encourage youth leaders

Ashley Russell Mar 3, 2021 0

Student pastor Matt Sawyer worked tirelessly to get his student ministry online in 2020 when the pandemic hit, so that they could stay connected and continue learning about God.
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Pastor Views Vaccine Line as a Mission Field

Ashley Russell Feb 5, 2021 0

Pastor Shelly Chandler was on his way to Walmart to pick up groceries Jan. 5, when he came upon a line of vehicles stretched along the side of the road. The line, he soon…
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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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