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State Board approves FBSC ministries’ participation in CARES Act loans

During a special called meeting held virtually April 2, the State Board of Missions authorized the cooperating ministries of the Florida Baptist Convention to participate in the loan program of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

April 2, 2020
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Florida Baptist Convention Statement on State of Florida “Safer at H…

Today, Florida Governor Ron Desantis issued statewide Executive Order 20-91 defining Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency.

April 1, 2020
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FLDR donates 13,000-plus N95 masks for COVID-19 fight

In response to the critical need for N95 respirator masks during the current COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and Recovery Ministries (FLDR) has donated more than 13,000 masks to the state for use by medical professionals.

March 31, 2020
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Hispanic pastors unite in prayer for COVID-19 crisis

Florida Baptist Hispanic pastors lifted up the family of Christ in prayer that they may receive God’s peace and protection during the COVID-19 crisis and for the salvation of those who do not yet know Christ as Savior.

March 30, 2020
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Statewide Call to Prayer: Pastors told ‘God is at work’ during COVID-19 cr…

Florida Baptist pastors were encouraged to cling to God’s peace and acknowledge His sovereignty as COVID-19 disrupts every aspect of life during these turbulent times.

March 30, 2020
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FBDR and state launch Spiritual Care Hotline on Saturday

A Spiritual Care Hotline offering prayer and comfort to individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic will be launched Saturday, March 28 at 8 a.m. EST by the Florida Baptist Disaster Relief in partnership with the State of Florida.

March 27, 2020
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Tommy Green issues statewide call to prayer for Thursday, March 26

Tommy Green is urging all Florida Baptist pastors to unite in a statewide time of “crying out to the Lord in prayer” during this unprecedented worldwide crisis.

March 24, 2020
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Florida Baptist Convention Reduces Budget in Response to Covid-19 Crisis

God has richly blessed the churches of the Florida Baptist Convention. During this time of international crisis, we must focus our attention to our finances to ensure that ministry continues to go forward.

March 23, 2020
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Green: ‘Trust in the Lord’ during unprecedented days

Noting that churches are in uncharted territory caused by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Tommy Green reassured Florida Baptists by recalling Psalm 3:3 which “declares that thou O Lord are my shield, my glory and the lifter of my head.”

March 18, 2020
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Churches mobilize to meet needs in COVID-19 crisis

The needs of communities around the U.S. have been growing in midst of the COVID-19 global crisis.

With many families unable to maintain proper childcare with schools shutting down, college students without a place to live and insecure communities without essential household items, churches are stepping in to bring practical aid.

March 18, 2020
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