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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.
Al Fernandez announces plans to retire at end of April
MIAMI— Southeast regional catalyst Al Fernandez has announced his plans to retire at the end of April 2026. Fernandez has faithfully served the increasingly diverse Southeast region of Florida for […]
Florida Haitian Pastors Pray, Discuss Church Response as TPS End Approaches
Florida Baptist Haitian pastors and leaders gathered to pray for and discuss the impending deportation of hundreds of thousands of Haitians from the United States following the scheduled end of Temporary Protected Status on February 3.
Baptist University of Florida Celebrates Historic December 2025 Graduation
GRACEVILLE, FL —December 2025 — Baptist University of Florida (BUF), founded in 1943 and located in Graceville, Florida, celebrated a landmark achievement this week by conferring degrees on the largest […]
Florida Baptist volunteers among first responders in Jamaica’s long recove…
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and Send Network remain committed to supporting recovery efforts in Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. The Category 5 hurricane was among […]
One Message, Many Languages: How Bilingual Ministries Are Helping Florida…
On Sunday mornings at Reality Church in Miami, the sermon is preached once but heard in more than one language.
Spreading the Gospel in Cuba
“Cuba is very special to me because it is the land of my heritage,” said Jennifer Duncan, ministry associate for missions and women’s ministry at First Baptist Church Chipley. In 2014, Duncan went on mission to Cuba, meeting her uncle for the first time.
Hispanic pastors and leaders gather in Hialeah for Por Su Reino conference
More than 150 Hispanic pastors and church leaders from across South Florida gathered on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Florida Baptist Convention’s Southeast Regional Center in Hialeah for Por Su Reino, a one-day conference designed to inspire, connect and equip ministry leaders for gospel-centered work across the region.
Florida Baptists unite in prayer for seafarers aboard Icon of the Seas
On Saturday, Sept. 13, pastors, business leaders, civic officials and ministry partners gathered aboard Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship docked at Port Miami, for the 2025 Gala and National Day of Prayer for Seafarers, hosted by the International Seafarers Ministry of Miami (ISM).
Four leaders to be nominated to serve as 2025-26 Florida Baptist officers
Four Florida Baptist leaders will be nominated to serve as 2025-26 officers of the Florida Baptist State Convention when the annual meeting convenes in Orlando, Nov. 10-12.
Florida Baptist Church Planters Encouraged, Equipped at Jacksonville Retre…
Nearly 200 Florida Baptist church planters and their spouses gathered Sept. 29-30 for a retreat focused on encouragement, equipping and relationship-building.
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