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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.

Ocala church–17th oldest in state–celebrates 175th anniversary

David Moore Jan 21, 2020 0

Back in 1844 when Fellowship Baptist Church first opened its doors, Ocala was not yet a city, Florida was not yet a state and the Southern Baptist Convention had not yet been…
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Gospel Singer, Musician Enjoys New Role As Church Pastor

David Moore Dec 19, 2019 0

Bryant Thigpen has toured the country playing piano for southern gospel legend Naomi and The Segos. He’s won awards as pianist, guitarist and Christian humorist of the year. He’s…
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Missions conference connects Great Commission work around globe

David Moore Nov 22, 2019 0

Those attending the recent Global Missions Conference in Ocala got to learn about 16 organizations working throughout the world and how they might partner with them to further the…
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Quincy church plant impacts community with ‘Hallelujah Night’

David Moore Nov 21, 2019 0

Food, music, games, and candy--plus plenty of families--equal a great night of community outreach for New Destiny Christian Church in Quincy, Fla.
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Crawfordville church celebrates 150 Years with week of serving Community

David Moore Oct 28, 2019 0

For a big anniversary like its 150th, Lake Ellen Baptist Church in Crawfordville celebrated in a big way with a week of ministry outreach projects that included giving away $1,600…
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Church helps Tallahassee school celebrate success and new year

David Moore Oct 9, 2019 0

Looking to make an impact in its inner city community, members of Unity Baptist Church in Tallahassee sponsored a back-to-school project for a nearby elementary school, donating…
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Team Tallahassee ministers to student athletes, families and coaches

David Moore Sep 18, 2019 0

What started as a service project at one local high school has now expanded to include more schools as well as an annual dinner event that celebrates the positive role sports play…
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Ocala church covers schools with prayer, mulch

David Moore Sep 16, 2019 0

Armed with 40 backpacks full of school supplies, 80 bags of mulch, landscaping tools and prayer cards, about 120 members of First Baptist Church in Ocala set out on a hot Sunday…
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Faith Fellowship Ocala Off To Great Start

David Moore Aug 2, 2019 0

When First Baptist Church of Dunnellon began to pursue a new church plant, Pastor Russ Randall wanted to get 100 percent participation from members in launching the new church…
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Hope Church Chiefland Sees Triple Growth in First Six Months

David Moore Jul 8, 2019 0

When the Rev. Jonathan Edmisten agreed to become interim pastor at a church in Chiefland, Fla., earlier this year, he had no idea this would be the church plant he had been praying…
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