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A New City for an Old City: Maguire State Mission Offering Fuels Church Pl…
Finding a name for a new church plant in the oldest city in the nation quickly landed on the only option that seemed relevant for pastor Trent Griffith: New City Church.
Maguire State Mission Offering helps church re-establish roots in northeas…
Three days before Easter, Wayne Brown learned that Great Commission Bible Fellowship would no longer have a place to worship. The church plant had been meeting in an elementary school cafeteria and was beginning to gain momentum through community outreach. Brown and the congregation had reserved a nearby park for an Easter event, where families gathered for an Easter egg hunt, games and activities. The church invited those families to return the next morning for Easter worship.
Shiver Answers Call to Lead BCM at Florida State
For Kurt Shiver, becoming the Baptist Collegiate Ministries director at Florida State University feels like coming home. A native of Mayo, Florida, located just one hour from Tallahassee, Shiver has a sincere love for the students and campus at Florida State.
Maguire State Mission Offering helps Summit South reach its community with…
Editor’s Note: Summit South Church is one of the featured church plants in 2026 Maguire State Mission Offering prayer guide. One hundred percent of all receipts for the Maguire Offering are designated to […]
Maguire State Missions Offering Helps The Grove Church Take Root in Crestv…
As a recipient of the Maguire State Missions Offering, The Grove Church plans to utilize funds in ways that help make the church visible and accessible to the community. “The funds will be incredibly helpful as we navigate the costs of printing materials for tents, booths and handouts at local markets and community events,” said JonSeth Sammons, pastor, The Grove Church.
MedAdvance 2026 unites health care professionals to IMB missions
More than 300 health care professionals, students, church leaders, missionaries and volunteers gathered at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Aug. 13-15 for MedAdvance 2026, a conference designed to help believers use their medical skills and professional expertise to advance the Gospel around the world.
State Board of Missions holds fast to ‘Right Beside You’ at August meeting
The Florida Baptist Convention State Board of Missions reiterates “Right Beside You” missional call during their August meeting in Jacksonville.
With its Back-to-School Event Drawing 1,300, Redemption Church Shares Tips…
When your church decides to plan its next Back-to-School Bash or any similar event, think about these tips from Redemption Church in Bell, whose recent outdoor event drew some 1,300 people despite the summer heat.
First Baptist Chipley invests in gospel work, future leaders in Cuba
When Pastor Mike Orr returned from Cuba and stood before First Baptist Church Chipley to share what he had witnessed, he presented his congregation with a need.
550 Attend Live Oak Baptist’s 13th Annual Back-to-School Bash
Vernon – For 13 years, Live Oak Baptist Church has encouraged and supported local families by hosting the back-to-school bash. This year, 550 people attended the event, where school-age children were equipped […]
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