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Barbara Denman

During her 30 years as Florida Baptists' director of communications, Barbara ventured across the state -- and to Cuba and Haiti -- to report on Baptist witness and, amid natural disaster, Baptist compassion.

Barbara and her husband, Dick, are currently enjoying spending time with their first grandchild, Finley, along with Finley's parents Ashford and Chantal and Barbara and Dick's daughter, Addie.

Baptisms celebrate ‘transformed lives’ at the Journey church

Barbara Denman Jul 29, 2020 0

Although he grew up in the church, Jordan Harris identified himself as an agnostic during his college years at Florida State University. Returning home to start his career, his…
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Hispanic, Black congregations deal with COVID-19 health, economic disparities

Barbara Denman Jun 17, 2020 0

While COVID-19 has impacted all sectors of the U.S. population, studies show African American and Hispanic communities have suffered disproportionate tolls in death, illness and…
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During this season: campus ministers engage and disciple students virtually

Barbara Denman Jun 9, 2020 0

It was a season fraught with uncertainty and disappointment. After discipling and investing in a group of collegians for seven months and expecting to bring the ministry to…
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State Board hears how Convention’s ministries flourish despite COVID-19

Barbara Denman Jun 3, 2020 0

While many organizations have suffered serious setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Board of Missions heard how the Florida Baptist Convention has flourished while…
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Florida Baptist churches meet escalating hunger needs in community

Barbara Denman Apr 23, 2020 0

Florida Baptists are serving on the front lines to meet urgent hunger needs triggered by the COVID-19 virus.
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State of Florida sending food for Florida Baptist churches to feed communities

Barbara Denman Apr 22, 2020 1

In partnership with the Florida Baptist Convention, the State of Florida is sending multiple semi-trucks each loaded with 3,450 boxes of meal kits for the network of Florida…
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Pastors’ virtual gatherings: ‘We’re all in this together’

Barbara Denman Apr 9, 2020 0

“Believing that if we will, as scripture says, ‘humble ourselves, pray and seek His face, He will heal our land,’” Allen Hawkins, pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Mayo,…
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SBDR creates prayer hotline for NYC residents

Barbara Denman Apr 6, 2020 0

A spiritual care hotline offering prayer and comfort to New York City area residents living in the epicenter of the nation’s COVID-19 pandemic went online Saturday, April 4, 2020.
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State Board approves FBSC ministries’ participation in CARES Act loans

Barbara Denman Apr 2, 2020 0

During a special called meeting held virtually April 2, the State Board of Missions authorized the cooperating ministries of the Florida Baptist Convention to participate in the…
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Statewide Call to Prayer: Pastors told ‘God is at work’ during COVID-19 crisis

Barbara Denman Mar 30, 2020 0

Florida Baptist pastors were encouraged to cling to God’s peace and acknowledge His sovereignty as COVID-19 disrupts every aspect of life during these turbulent times.
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