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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.

Black Creek Association’s ongoing renewal critical to the mission

David Moore Jan 7, 2021 0

Five years ago, Black Creek Baptist Association in Orange Park was without leadership and needed direction.
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Pastor O.E. Boals, 107, leaves legacy of faith, commitment to FL Baptist churches

David Moore Dec 10, 2020 0

During his 86 years of ministry at Southern Baptist churches in Florida, the Rev. Oliver Everett Boals led many to Christ with a simple philosophy that guided his life’s work: “You…
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High Springs pastor enjoys role as Abraham Lincoln

David Moore Nov 26, 2020 0

While the Rev. Greg Waltermire is not known for performing miracles, he has brought President Abraham Lincoln to life more than 200 times over the past five years.
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As associational strategist, Cannington serves as pastor to pastors

David Moore Nov 6, 2020 0

For his new role as associational mission strategist for the Taylor Baptist Association in Perry, Henry Cannington is leaning on his 30-plus years of experience as a church pastor.
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Faith Fellowship in Citrus Springs ready to reach millennials

David Moore Oct 5, 2020 0

Church planting is not for the faint of heart. It requires confidence in things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. It calls for faith.
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Camp Connexion 2020: Temperature Checks, Baptisms and Record-Breaking Attendance

David Moore Sep 30, 2020 0

When Pastor Chad Little baptized two sisters at his church recently, it was one more reminder of the amazing Camp Connexion held this summer at Pickett Lake Camp in Branford.
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Parkview’s Magruder retires: ‘We became a 24/7 church’

David Moore Sep 3, 2020 0

When Pastor Greg Magruder preached his final sermon at Parkview Baptist Church in Gainesville on Aug. 16, he baptized a new believer in Jesus Christ during the service.
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Yee Haw: Cowboy Church Deems First Cowboy Camp A Success

David Moore Aug 19, 2020 0

When it comes to summer camp experiences, the teens and tweens who attended Cowboy Camp at Rafter Cross Cowboy Church in Williston may have quite the leg up over their peers.
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96-year-old on baptism: ‘I couldn’t wait to get In that water’

David Moore Aug 6, 2020 0

At 96 and a half, Betty Schoch is believed to be the oldest person to ever be baptized at Hopeful Baptist Church in Lake City.
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Church reaches families with new VBS twist during pandemic

David Moore Jul 8, 2020 0

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and era of social distancing, Westside Baptist Church in Gainesville pulled off a successful week of engaging local families in God’s word with a…
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