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Florida Baptists celebrate move of God during ethnic fellowships
ORLANDO- Florida Baptists celebrated God’s work in their diverse cultural contexts through distinct dinner fellowships during the State Convention in Orlando. Haitian, Hispanic, Black/Multicultural, and Asian-American Baptists each gathered to […]
Trusting God with every step: Glory City Church brings gospel hope to Lake…
When Pastor Andy Vital and his wife, Deborha, packed up their belongings in New Jersey and drove toward an uncertain future in South Florida, they had no jobs, no savings for the journey—and no doubt that God had called them.
Close to 400 Black/multicultural leaders gather for 2025 state fellowship
Nearly 400 Florida Baptist pastors, ministry leaders and church members gathered at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando July 17–19 for the 2025 Black Multicultural State Fellowship.
Minister equipping pipeline develops future pastors in Florida and beyond
What began as a discipleship process to help coach and develop the next generation of pastors in Central Florida has become a framework that is now being used to equip […]
Florida Baptists diversity on display during dinner fellowships
Florida Baptist diversity was on full display on Monday night’s dinner fellowships at First Orlando during the Florida Baptist State Convention annual gathering. Haitian, Hispanic, multicultural, and Asian-American Baptists gathered to fellowship and celebrate what God is doing in and through each of their churches. Below are scenes of these diverse gatherings.
Florida Baptists’ Most-Read Stories of 2023
Planting and revitalizing churches, reaching unreached people groups, baptizing new believers, ministering and witnessing during times of crisis–these are just a few of the Florida Baptist Convention’s 20 most-read stories in 2023.
Florida Baptist Partnership with Ohio Baptists sets stage for ‘something b…
As Florida Baptists’ partnership with Ohio Baptists begins to take shape, leaders from both state conventions are realizing the opportunities for God to do “something bigger” in and through both state conventions.
Saint Andrew Missionary Baptist Church will be ‘home’ for Christmas
For members of Saint Andrew Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, the Christmas song, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” is more than sentimental lyrics; for them, it is reality.
State Board celebrates/looks to future
An atmosphere of celebration and looking to the future permeated the Spring 2023 meeting of the Florida Baptist State Board of Missions in Jacksonville.
Calling Out the Called
Please fill out the form below for men who are processing a call to ministry. This short form will allow you to indicate if you are currently praying for their […]
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