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Church planters recharge at Send Network Gathering
Set against a backdrop of sunshine and palm trees, Send Network’s Gathering in Miami drew more than 600 church planters and their wives for the South region’s annual meeting Oct. 10-11.
October 18, 2022
Florida Baptists take encouragement to New England pastors, bring back des…
In a section of the northeastern U.S. that was once the cradle of American independence and the Great Awakening, religion is no longer part of the culture. Instead, like the historic churches that sit empty and unused, the gospel is viewed as part of a once-important past no longer relevant or necessary to modern life in New England.
October 13, 2022
More than 60 scholarships awarded to Florida Baptists
More than 60 Florida Baptists have received $1,000 scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year through a cooperative effort between Florida Baptist Financial Services and the Florida Baptist Convention.
August 16, 2022
Hispanics fellowship, worship, learn during Hispanic Celebration at SBC22
On Sunday night, June 12, 500 Hispanic pastors, wives, missionaries and leaders gathered for a night of fellowship, worship and encouragement in the Anaheim Convention Center preceding the 2022 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting.
June 14, 2022
Jones challenges pastors to seek Christlikeness
Preaching from Colossians 3:1-11, Florida Baptist pastor Daryl Jones challenged his fellow Southern Baptist pastors to seek Christlikeness while constantly rejecting the old ways of the world.
June 14, 2022
Kinchen to BCF grads: ‘Be of good cheer’
The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) held its spring commencement ceremony for 29 graduates May 20 at its Graceville campus.
May 23, 2022
Moving the Church Forward Post-Pandemic
As the world enters a new post-pandemic normal, churches are asking themselves, “What now?” and Mark Croston, director of Black church partnerships at Lifeway Christian Resources, is helping Florida Baptist Black multicultural pastors and leaders answer that question.
April 19, 2022
Haitian pastors explore basics of church revitalization during Challenge 2…
The Haitian Challenge breakout sessions at the Challenge 2025 gathering in Orlando welcomed a 164 Haitian pastors and church leaders during morning and afternoon sessions Feb. 22.
March 1, 2022
Pastors tell of multisite strategies during Challenge 2025
Two Florida Baptist pastors shared how developing multisite congregations has expanded God’s kingdom in their communities and beyond during the Challenge 2025 Gathering held Feb. 22 at First Baptist Church in Orlando.
February 28, 2022
Demographic program introduced at Challenge 2025 technology breakout
The Technology Challenge breakout sessions during the Challenge 2025 gathering at First Baptist Orlando Feb. 22 drew 115 people and introduced a newly licensed demographics program available for free to Florida Baptist churches.
February 25, 2022
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