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Keila Diaz

Keila earned a B.S. in Communications from Florida International University in Miami. She writes news and stories about Florida Baptist churches, creates and posts social content to the FBC’s social media channels, and is a Baptist Press contributor. When she’s not working, Keila enjoys bike rides and spending time with her family.

Spanish congregation embraces English language community

Keila Diaz Oct 3, 2019 2

Iglesia Bautista Northside in Hialeah, known as a church that loves its neighbors, is now embracing its community further by providing worship in English for those who don’t speak…
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South Florida church brings hope and help to the Bahamas

Keila Diaz Sep 26, 2019 0

In the three weeks since Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, Iglesia Real in Hollywood has sent 44 plane loads of much needed supplies to help people on the islands recover…
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Christmas in August donations reach far and wide

Keila Diaz Sep 17, 2019 0

Thanks to the generous giving of mission minded children across the Southern Baptist Convention, South Florida missionary Omar Vargas will extend God’s love to his community and…
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Rick Blackwood announces retirement; Omar Giritli to succeed him

Keila Diaz Sep 10, 2019 0

Christ Fellowship’s pastor Rick Blackwood announced his retirement as the church’s lead pastor on Sept. 8 during the launch of the message series “Season 15,” designed to build…
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First Baptist Jacksonville downsizes campus to more effectively serve the city

Keila Diaz Sep 9, 2019 0

The historic First Baptist Church in Jacksonville plans to downsize its sprawling 10-block campus to just one beautifully designed block to cut expenses and more effectively serve…
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Florida Baptist Disaster Relief scales back but remains alert

Keila Diaz Sep 6, 2019 0

Florida Baptist Disaster Relief has stepped back into alert status as Hurricane Dorian moves away from Florida and north through the Atlantic.
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Disaster Relief Monitors; Prepares for Dorian

Keila Diaz Aug 29, 2019 1

Florida Baptist Disaster Relief is currently monitoring tropical storm Dorian as it becomes a growing hurricane threat to the Sunshine state. “Florida Baptist Disaster Relief…
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Baseball, Faith and Family; North Miami Church Celebrates Family Day

Keila Diaz Aug 28, 2019 1

Baseball, the nation’s favorite pastime, was more than a game for one North Miami congregation when two new Christian believers were added to the Kingdom of God. Christ Centered…
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Christ Journey On Mission and Making Disciples in Latin America

Keila Diaz Aug 26, 2019 0

Christ Journey Church in South Florida is living out its Kingdom calling of “helping people find and follow Christ” through multiple mission trips where many have come to faith in…
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FBC Hispanics Gathering to take Gospel Above All

Keila Diaz Aug 21, 2019 0

Over a thousand Hispanic Florida Baptists are coming together all across the state for the annual Hispanic State Fellowship gathering focused on the Great Commission.
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