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Florida BCM: experiencing the Lord’s favor in season of faithfulness
When a self-proclaimed atheist on campus began examining the Christian faith, Jacksonville Baptist Campus Ministry director Ben Braly reached out to the student, invited him to BCM…
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WinShape Camp a big win for Quincy church and community
When Connie McClendon first learned about Chick-fil-A’s WinShape Camps, she knew she wanted to bring the dynamic children’s day camp to her church and to her community.
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Lacking youth, First Baptist Cocoa steps out in faith to reach next gen
“We want our youth group to reflect the demographics of our community, a picture of heaven proclaiming the name of Jesus,” said Dean Williamson, who recently was named youth pastor…
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Campus Minister Eddie Gilley: “Global outreach vital to student’s faith journey”
Summer mission teams or “Global Outreach” (GO) teams are a vital part of the fabric of the University of Florida Baptist Collegiate Ministries.
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GenSend students immerse themselves in North Miami’s culture, lostness
Sandy beaches and warm temperatures make Miami a summertime paradise and international tourist destination. But for eight college students, the lost people of Miami compelled them…
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Super Summer camps spur 143 professions of faith
LEESBURG-- Super Summer Youth 2021 drew 607 students from across the state for a week of fellowship, worship and discipleship--resulting in 130 youth making professions of faith in…
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Southwest FL churches teach missions, discipleship, giving during VBS
After Lifeway’s popular Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs were canceled across the nation in 2020, due to the global pandemic, the anticipation was at an all-time high this year…
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Gainesville church employs simple strategy to attract millennials
Looking to attract millennials to your church? You might want to take a cue from the Southwest Campus of Westside Baptist Church in Gainesville, where some 80 percent of members…
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College students contextualize Challenge 2025 truths locally
Typically for college students in Florida, February brings opportunity for spiritual growth and transformation during the annual State Collegiate Conference.
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“Better Together:” new event to encourage youth leaders
Student pastor Matt Sawyer worked tirelessly to get his student ministry online in 2020 when the pandemic hit, so that they could stay connected and continue learning about God.
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