Stephen Rummage

Not long ago, I visited the University of Central Florida with Brad Crawford, our Baptist Collegiate Ministry director there. He showed me something fascinating: The 50-yard line of the UCF football stadium was built on the same latitude as Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.

Editor’s note: The following story was shared with the State Board of Missions Aug. 22 by Stephen Rummage, executive director-treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention. I just heard from Dr. […]

We are excited to announce the fourth year of the Dr. Tommy & Karen Green Scholarship (formerly known as the Florida Baptist Pastor’s Theological Education Scholarship)

Our family carries deep affection for New Orleans. My wife, Michele, and I moved there as students at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary when we were 25 years old, and we were captured by the city’s hospitality and warmth. In our time there, we made lifelong friends and welcomed our only son into the world. Over the years, we’ve returned often, each visit reaffirming just how unique New Orleans is, with its vibrant spirit and incredible people. So, when we learned about the brutal attack in New Orleans — leaving 15 people dead and dozens injured — our hearts broke for the families affected and for a city we love.