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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.

Gainesville church employs simple strategy to attract millennials

David Moore May 20, 2021 0

Looking to attract millennials to your church? You might want to take a cue from the Southwest Campus of Westside Baptist Church in Gainesville, where some 80 percent of members…
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A Church in a Skating Rink? Trulife Church Says Yes

David Moore May 14, 2021 0

A church at a skating rink might sound extreme to some. It’s definitely not what Pastor Mike Kirby originally pictured when he set out to plant a new church in Ocala in late 2019.
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Judo Lessons at Church? Romeo Baptist Says Why Not?

David Moore Apr 14, 2021 0

As the pastor of a small rural church, Rob Hess is always looking for ways to engage his community. The church has hosted community yards sales, back to school bashes, a community…
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Robbin Kuder looks back on 45 years as Northwoods Baptist’s worship pastor

David Moore Mar 25, 2021 0

Robbin Kuder’s ministry as worship pastor at Northwoods Baptist Church in Tallahassee reflects the changing trends in church music over the past 45 years.
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Refresh Conference big on helping pastors of smaller churches

David Moore Mar 1, 2021 1

As a bi-vocational pastor of a small church in Starke, Joey Hay has a heart for pastors like himself.
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Newly called pastors press on amid pandemic’s challenges

David Moore Jan 28, 2021 0

You can go online or watch the evening news to find out the latest numbers on the COVID-19 pandemic. What you won’t find there are stories about Florida churches continuing to…
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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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