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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.
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.
UF’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry Poised for Second Century of Ministry
When the fall semester begins in August at the University of Florida, it will mark the beginning of the second century for the UF Baptist Collegiate Ministry, originally known as the Baptist Student Union.
Churches Make Community Connections with 53,000 Pounds of Donated ‘Gator T…
Pictured above: Multiple trailer loads were needed to deliver 53,000 pounds of potatoes to churches and their communities in North and Central Florida. Each bag weighed about 2,200 pounds. Photo […]
FIRST-PERSON: Florida Pastor Reflects on Serving on the SBC Disability Min…
“Do it then.” Those three words from my wife changed the direction of my ministry. We were seated among thousands of messengers at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting when […]
Widow Finds Big Blessing in GuideStone’s Pastor Protection Benefit
Pictured above: Mary Beth’s husband, Eric, 52, passed away in late 2025 after having served as senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Salt Springs since 2009. Longtime pastor’s wife […]
Fruit Cove Baptist Church gives nearly $40,000 to help families with schoo…
Pictured above: A check for $38,967.95 is presented to the St. John’s County School District from Fruit Cove Baptist Church to help eliminate student meal debt for families. Pictured: (L-R) […]
BCM Jacksonville Students Take the Gospel to Guatemala Over Spring Break
This spring break, a team from Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM) Jacksonville traveled to Guatemala with a clear purpose: to support local ministries and share the gospel while helping students see […]
Missions Conference Inspires Attendees to Go and Make Disciples
Pictured above: Attendees listen during a main session gathering. The recent Global Impact Conference was sponsored and coordinated by the Marion Baptist Association, Global Frontier Missions and First Baptist Church […]
Crossroads Church Credits God for Funding Costly Fire Code Updates
LADY LAKE, Fla. – You are not likely to find many pastors like Tony Omerzu who are knowledgeable about the relationship between church doors, fire safety codes and local insurance […]
Walking, Praying, Serving Together: A Family’s London Mission
Editor’s note: This is a first-person story from David Moore about his experience traveling on mission as a family. Pictured above: Mission team learns about Shepherd’s Bush area during a […]
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