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Florida Baptists’ oldest church celebrates 200 years/looks to future
First Baptist Church of Campbellton is more than just the first Baptist church in its community. True to its name and at 200 years old, it is the first continuously functioning…
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Investing in men to invest in others
PORT ST. JOHN–First Baptist Church of Port St. John has seen firsthand the value of investing in men. This year marked the fourth annual Men on Fire conference, a gathering…
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Baptist association ‘advances legacy’ with focus on vision
The average age of the 31 Baptist churches in this small north Florida town is 114. In fact, 22 of the churches in the Middle Florida Baptist Association in Madison are more than…
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Visionary pastor recognized for transformational ministry after 40 years
Tim Wilder arrived at First Baptist Church of Kissimmee when the average cost of a new car was around $9,000, the first clunky cell phone made its debut, and “Back to the Future”…
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Continuing Together Tour fuels Florida Baptists’ collective mission
The Continuing Together Tour has officially launched, with Stephen Rummage, Florida Baptists’ executive director-treasurer, sharing his vision for the Florida Baptist Convention.
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Faithful, sacrificial giving impacts future generations
"We currently reap the benefits of people who came before us and sacrificed,” said Jonathan Russell, pastor First Baptist Church of Milton, as he encouraged church members to have…
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Central Florida Baptist church committed to Cooperative Program giving
Members of First Baptist Church of Winter Garden know what it means to cooperate. During the past 16 years that Tim Grosshans has served as pastor, he has led his congregation to…
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Mobilizing for the Great Commission: Miami Baptist Association’s Mission to Senegal
When Rick Martinez stepped into his role as associational mission strategist for Miami Baptist Association, he carried with him a deep conviction: mobilization must be at the heart…
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The Summit Church walks alongside The Movement Church in pastoral transition
The Movement Church in Homestead found itself facing a period of uncertainty as it navigated the search for a new pastor. The challenge of leadership transition is never easy, but…
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State Board of Missions members gather to celebrate/plan
Members of the Florida Baptist Convention’s State Board of Missions gathered virtually Feb. 6 to celebrate God’s work throughout Florida in 2024 and to look forward to His…
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