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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.
Challenge 2025: ‘Finish well’ Purvis tells Florida Baptists
Florida Baptist State Convention president Paul Purvis urged Florida Baptists to “finish well” in a message to pastors and church leaders attending the Challenge 2025 celebration at First Baptist Church in Orlando, Tuesday, Feb. 22.
New England Baptists look for encouragement, friendship from Florida pasto…
It is not rare for New Englanders to travel to South Florida in the winter months as they seek to escape sub-zero weather, but Hal Haller of the Baptist Convention of New England (BCNE) came with a different purpose.
Pastors organize to encourage fellow pastors
Aware of the difficult, lonely and emotionally challenging times pastors face as they juggle ministry to their congregations and their own wellbeing, a team of pastors in Walton County are taking steps to encourage and strengthen their brothers in ministry.
Hundreds of Next Gen students gather to ignite passion for Christ
A convergence of college students and leaders determined to ignite a passion for Christ in their churches and on their campuses drew more than 400 to the annual Collegiate Weekend, held Feb. 4-5 at First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach.
Southeast FL church leaders gather during ‘United Through Prayer’ meetings
Pastors from across Southeast Florida gathered in their heart language groups Jan. 27-28 to pray for their state, communities, families and churches as a part of Florida Baptists’ statewide prayer movement.
2022 ‘Challenge 2025 Gathering:’ encouragement, inspiration, equipping
Florida Baptists will come together to challenge and sharpen one another during the Challenge 2025 Gathering scheduled for Feb. 22 at First Baptist Church in Orlando.
Say YES to VBS!
Vacation Bible School or VBS remains as one of the most popular ways for churches to reach their community and unchurched families.
BCF prepares to welcome new students
The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville is making final preparations to welcome new students to the campus as they take the next step in reaching their educational goals.
BCF celebrates Fall graduates; presents honorary doctorate to Henry
President Thomas A. Kitchen challenged 33 graduates of the Baptist College of Florida to “never, never, never settle for normal” during the Fall 2021 Commencement.
SEBTS confers degrees on 13 Florida grads
Thirteen Florida Baptist students received degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, during Fall 2021 Commencement Exercises held Dec. 10 in Binkley Chapel.
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