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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.

New church gifted with building to reach Homestead community

Keila Diaz Jun 25, 2020 0

The Movement Church led by Pastor Corey Sanders received an early anniversary present when King’s Way Community Church donated its building to the younger congregation, which will…
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Bayshore Church pastor extends a ministry of reconciliation

Keila Diaz Jun 18, 2020 0

“We are a church for the jacked-up people, doesn't matter their habits or hang ups,” said pastor Toney Hill, who assumed the reins of Bayshore Community Church in August 2015. “Our…
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FLDR’s Gregory named among top 30 vols in state

Keila Diaz Jun 16, 2020 0

Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer Linda Gregory has been recognized and honored for her dedication to disaster relief ministry by Volunteer Florida as one of the top 30…
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Orlando churches merge to serve multicultural community

Keila Diaz May 28, 2020 0

When Dominican Republic native Wildre Ortega, his wife and small children left New Jersey in 2008 during an economic recession, he never expected to be a pastor of a Florida…
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Florida and Virginia Baptists help prepare Haitian Baptists for COVID-19 outbreak

Keila Diaz May 27, 2020 0

Spared until now with the number of COVID-19 infections in single digits, this past weekend Haiti confirmed almost 40 new infections in just one day.
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Post COVID-19: online small groups here to stay

Keila Diaz May 20, 2020 0

As local and federal governments make strategic moves to re-open the state while continuing to prioritize social distancing in the ongoing fight against COVID-19, Florida Baptist…
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‘Digital Disciple Now’ targets Family Church students where they are

Keila Diaz May 12, 2020 0

Family Church in West Palm Beach hosted a “Digital Disciple Now” during Easter weekend April 10-11 as a time of spiritual growth for students who have been sheltering at home,…
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Southeast FL pastors consider steps to reopen churches

Keila Diaz May 6, 2020 0

As Florida enters phase one of the plan ordered by Governor Ron DeSantis to reopen the state after the COVID-19 response, Florida Baptists are looking for direction on when to…
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100,000 food meals bless Florida’s needy residents

Keila Diaz May 1, 2020 0

For Dairis Pulido, the meal kit that arrived over the weekend with healthy snacks and food was a reminder of God’s blessings in times of crisis.
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FBDR teams respond after tornadoes rip through Panhandle

Keila Diaz Apr 30, 2020 0

Teams of Florida Baptist Disaster Relief (FLDR) volunteers immediately responded after tornadoes hit West Florida during the week of April 20, damaging buildings and causing power…
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