Annual Meeting Archive
Stay informed with stories, news, and updates from churches across our association and throughout the state. Here you’ll find stories, events, and resources that celebrate ministry work and keep our church community connected.
Four leaders to be nominated to serve as 2025-26 Florida Baptist officers
Four Florida Baptist leaders will be nominated to serve as 2025-26 officers of the Florida Baptist State Convention when the annual meeting convenes in Orlando, Nov. 10-12.
Florida Baptist Diversity Celebrated During Florida Baptist State Conventi…
The 161st annual Florida Baptist State Convention at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz showcased a vivid tapestry of the diverse Baptist family in Florida.
Only God can revitalize church
In a thought-provoking panel discussion led by Paul Purvis, pastor of Mission Hill Church in Temple Terrace, three Florida Baptist pastors highlighted the need for and shared their experiences in church revitalization.
Mouton: God’s sacrificial love opens door to salvation
At the Florida Baptist State Convention meeting, Larry Mouton, pastor of No Greater Love Baptist Church in Tampa, delivered a compelling final sermon.
Ministers’ wives encouraged to ‘not lose heart’
LUTZ—Beautifully decorated tables and a gift bag in every seat greeted almost 300 Florida Baptist ministers’ wives as they arrived for the annual ministers’ wives luncheon held at Idlewild Baptist […]
Green: ‘Jesus Christ is same yesterday, today and forever’
Delivering a passionate and personal sermon to messengers gathered for the 2023 Florida Baptist State Convention annual meeting, Tommy Green, Florida Baptists’ executive director-treasurer proclaimed, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.”
Florida Baptists approve 2024 budget, name change for The Baptist College…
With the theme, Manifest: Kingdom Clarity Amidst Cultural Chaos, Florida Baptists gathered for the 161st annual meeting at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz to celebrate God’s work throughout the Sunshine State.
Four leaders elected to serve as Florida Baptist officers
Four Florida Baptist leaders were elected to serve as 2023-24 officers of the Florida Baptist State Convention during its annual meeting Nov. 13-14 at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz.
Cymbala: ‘Fire Baptism Is Number One Need in Our Ministries’
LUTZ— New York pastor Jim Cymbala closed Monday evening’s session of the Florida Baptist State Convention urging Florida Baptists to “be themselves” and let the Holy Spirit bring a “fire […]
Purvis urges Florida Baptists to surrender to rule of God
LUTZ–In his final sermon as Florida Baptist State Convention president, Paul Purvis presented a “one-point challenge” to his fellow Florida Baptists: “Determine to live your life surrendered to the rule of the […]
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