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David Moore

David Moore has been writing and editing for newspapers and magazines in Florida for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida. A proud member of First Baptist Church of Ocala, David serves in the worship, deacon and NextGen ministries. He and his wife Beth have three children.

Sproles recalls chaos and ‘God’s presence’ in FSU shooting

David Moore Apr 21, 2025 0

Barry Sproles was in his car, about to leave the Florida State University campus Thursday (April 17) when he saw what looked like something out of a movie. But he knew it was real.
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Baptist association ‘advances legacy’ with focus on vision

David Moore Mar 11, 2025 0

The average age of the 31 Baptist churches in this small north Florida town is 114. In fact, 22 of the churches in the Middle Florida Baptist Association in Madison are more than…
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Spontaneous revival spurs baptisms, memberships and more at New Home Baptist Church

David Moore Jan 30, 2025 0

It was supposed to be a regular Wednesday night service that included a short business meeting at New Home Baptist Church in Perry, but when the testimonies ran long that night,…
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Minister equipping pipeline develops future pastors in Florida and beyond

David Moore Dec 18, 2024 0

What began as a discipleship process to help coach and develop the next generation of pastors in Central Florida has become a framework that is now being used to equip future…
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Numbers tell a story: Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers rise early/work tirelessly to feed…

David Moore Nov 26, 2024 0

It’s just several hours past midnight when volunteers gather to begin preparing about 9,000 meals for the day as part of one Florida Baptist Disaster Relief feeding team.
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Despite Hurricane Milton damage, Haitian church in Tampa ‘praising the Lord’

David Moore Oct 16, 2024 0

Hurricane Milton may have blown half the shingles off the roof causing leaks, cut off electricity to the building, and pushed standing water inside the main foyer and other rooms…
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Disaster relief chaplain discovers ‘pure joy’ in pointing others to Christ

David Moore Oct 11, 2024 0

Diane Traynor is not really a fan of hurricanes, but after their arrival she springs into action–ready to offer soothing words, a listening ear and the hope of Christ.
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‘Flooded to the Ceiling:’ Keaton Beach church works to recover from Helene

David Moore Oct 8, 2024 0

It was day two of hurricane cleanup at Keaton Beach’s Blue Creek Baptist Church for Pastor Justin Goins and fellow church members when God sent in a cavalry of college men to help…
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Answering the call to serve others

David Moore Oct 1, 2024 0

Category 4 Hurricane Helene lashed out with high winds and storm surge in Otter Creek, a small community located about 20 miles east of Cedar Key, leaving widespread damage and…
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First Baptist of Cedar Key: ‘Thankful to serve community’

David Moore Oct 1, 2024 0

Debris piled high along community roads, broken and splintered fragments of homes floating in waterways, shattered windows … and shattered lives.
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