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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.
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” was the number one box office hit.
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.
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 an eternal perspective in giving.
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 increase its giving percentage to the Cooperative Program each budget year, topping 10 percent.
Mobilizing for the Great Commission: Miami Baptist Association’s Mission t…
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 of the association’s mission.
Speaking the truth to a culture needing Christ’s love
How does the Bible relate to the current cultural issues you face at work or that your children face in school? Why does identity matter? How does a Christian respond to the world’s mantras of “Love is love,” “My body, my choice,” and “Don’t judge me”?
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 continuing movement throughout the Sunshine State in the future.
Hispanic Florida Baptists celebrate graduation as trained chaplains
ORLANDO—Thirty-eight Hispanic Florida Baptists were recognized Jan. 18 at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Orlando as they graduated from the Florida Baptist Convention’s chaplaincy course, bringing the total of Hispanic Florida […]
Church earns ECAP accreditation, opens ‘door for gospel conversation and t…
Florida Baptist executive pastor Chris Dotson believes that building a fence really high is a matter of “gospel integrity.” He takes this conviction to heart in guarding South Tampa Fellowship against sexual abuse.
Southwest Florida church celebrates ‘God’s faithfulness’ in 2024
Every man, woman and child. This is not just another catchy tagline—it is the mission of Summit Church.
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