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New podcast targets North Florida pastors

Two pastors, hanging out, just talking about ministry. That’s how Pastor Chuck Scott describes the new podcast aimed at pastors of churches in the North Florida region. It’s called “Rev. Podcast: A Podcast for Southern Baptist Pastors in Florida.”

September 7, 2021
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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.

August 25, 2021
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Bowden saw his players as more than a jersey, says longtime FSU chaplain

Clint Purvis walked the sidelines with Bobby Bowden for 21 years and was his friend for 33. In that time, he witnessed a sporting legend grow as Bowden became one of the winningest college football coaches in history, claiming two national championships and an era of success few programs have experienced.

August 11, 2021
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Church Remains Hopeful Despite Hurricane Setbacks

While not noticeable to all, the communion table in front of the pulpit at First Baptist Church in Ochlockonee Bay shows the signs of the two hurricanes that flooded the church in the past 16 years.

July 27, 2021
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Mark Weible Works to Encourage and Assist Pastors in Ocala-Marion County

Mark Weible is passionate about helping and encouraging pastors. That’s why he loves his new role as the associational mission strategist for the Marion Baptist Association in Ocala.

July 20, 2021
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Pastor credits God for ‘miraculous’ recovery from carjacking injuries

When Matt Rouse stopped to give aid to a stranded motorist, he had no idea that it would almost cost him his life. He credits God for his survival and miraculous recovery from the most harrowing incident of his life. But this isn’t just a story about survival and healing, it’s also a story about forgiveness.

June 30, 2021
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Florida Baptist family to celebrate ties that bind during 2021 FBSC meeting

Florida Baptists will gather to celebrate “Blessed Be the Tie” that unites the family of believers in Christ when the 2021 Florida Baptist State Convention convenes in Lakeland Nov. 8-9.

June 22, 2021
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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 are young families and college students.

May 20, 2021
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A Church in a Skating Rink? Trulife Church Says Yes

A church at a skating rink might sound extreme to some. It’s definitely not what Pastor Mike Kirby originally pictured when he set out to plant a new church in Ocala in late 2019.

May 14, 2021
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Judo Lessons at Church? Romeo Baptist Says Why Not?

As the pastor of a small rural church, Rob Hess is always looking for ways to engage his community. The church has hosted community yards sales, back to school bashes, a community garden and quarterly family Bible study nights, among others.

April 14, 2021
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