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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.

Churches can make huge difference in Florida’s prisons, chaplain says

David Moore Dec 1, 2021 0

Churches looking for transformative ways to minister to the lost need only look to the nearest state prison, said Bo Hammock, a regional chaplain with the Florida Department of…
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FAITH Riders take gospel wherever they go

David Moore Nov 22, 2021 0

James Grimes has been the director of the FAITH Riders chapter at Gateway Baptist Church in Lake City for only three years but he’s already looking for ways to expand it beyond the…
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Mission strategist: Sabbaticals critical for those in ministry

David Moore Nov 2, 2021 0

Sean McMahon has served in ministry for 41 years now, but only recently was able to take his first sabbatical – a six-week break from his work as associational mission strategist…
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Pastor recalls five decades of serving rural lighthouse

David Moore Oct 13, 2021 0

When Danny Lundy accepted the call to serve as pastor of Oakland Baptist Church in Perry, the men and women in this homesteader church still sat on separate sides of the sanctuary…
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FLDR assists with cleanup after historic flooding in state’s Big Bend area

David Moore Sep 14, 2021 0

Before heading to Louisiana to help residents of New Orleans impacted by Hurricane Ida, members of the Florida Baptist Disaster Relief team spent the last part of August helping…
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New podcast targets North Florida pastors

David Moore Sep 7, 2021 0

Two pastors, hanging out, just talking about ministry. That’s how Pastor Chuck Scott describes the new podcast aimed at pastors of churches in the North Florida region. It’s called…
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WinShape Camp a big win for Quincy church and community

David Moore Aug 25, 2021 0

When Connie McClendon first learned about Chick-fil-A’s WinShape Camps, she knew she wanted to bring the dynamic children’s day camp to her church and to her community.
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Church Remains Hopeful Despite Hurricane Setbacks

David Moore Jul 27, 2021 0

While not noticeable to all, the communion table in front of the pulpit at First Baptist Church in Ochlockonee Bay shows the signs of the two hurricanes that flooded the church in…
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Mark Weible Works to Encourage and Assist Pastors in Ocala-Marion County

David Moore Jul 20, 2021 0

Mark Weible is passionate about helping and encouraging pastors. That’s why he loves his new role as the associational mission strategist for the Marion Baptist Association in…
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Pastor credits God for ‘miraculous’ recovery from carjacking injuries

David Moore Jun 30, 2021 0

When Matt Rouse stopped to give aid to a stranded motorist, he had no idea that it would almost cost him his life. He credits God for his survival and miraculous recovery from the…
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