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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.
Cummings to be nominated for second term as FBSC President
The annual Florida Baptist State Convention (FBSC) is just weeks away and momentum is building as the Florida Baptist family prepares to come together for “One Family Gathering.” Several Florida Baptists are expected to be nominated to serve as officers during the 2019 meeting Nov. 10-12 in Orlando.
2019 FBSC to celebrate unity, embrace diversity ‘One Family Gathering’
As Florida Baptists gather for the Florida Baptist State Convention meeting, President Erik Cummings, has one prayer: “That we are able to come together and experience God’s presence and power in the spirit of unity while celebrating and embracing our diversity.”
Pastors encouraged to ‘Stay at it’ during annual Pastors’ Conference
Florida Baptist pastors and their wives will be urged to “Stay at It” during the 2019 Florida Baptist Pastors’ Conference, Nov. 10-11 at First Baptist Church in Orlando.
Come and join us!
We are a few weeks away from our Florida Baptist Family Gathering. First Baptist Orlando will be hosting us from November 10-12. Our goal is for over 900 individual Florida Baptist churches to participate in the meeting
After destroying Bahamas, Dorian threatens the state as FBDR stands ready…
As Hurricane Dorian hovers along the east coast of Florida, battering the region with tropical storm-force winds and dangerous storm surges, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and Recovery (FBDR) stands ready with a multifaceted arsenal to respond in its immediate aftermath.
State Board demonstrates support of state offering, addresses sexual abuse…
Pictured Above: The Denominational Committee of the State Board of Missions pauses to pray with church planter Pastor Chris Cornette of Mercy Fellowship Church, Venice, after voting to approve the […]
SBC Leaders Cast Vision for 2020 SBC
More than 220 Florida Baptist pastors and leaders were challenged by Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President Ronnie Floyd to mobilize messengers “for the sake of the Gospel” to attend the SBC annual meeting, June 9-10, 2020, in Orlando.
Official Notice: Nominations for State Convention Committees Open
A Committee on Nominations composed of pastors, laypersons, and church staff has been appointed by the officers of the Florida Baptist State Convention. Phillip Herrington, pastor of First Baptist Church, Live Oak, was named to chair the 18-member committee.
Acts 2:41 Baptisms Celebrated Coast to Coast
Hundreds of new believers made public professions of their faith in Jesus this May 5th, Acts 2:41 Baptism weekend. From coast to coast, Florida Baptist Churches celebrated life transformation by baptizing new believers in beaches, lakes, ponds and even pools as a public testimony of new life in Jesus.
Acts 2:41 Beach Baptisms—This is what’s happening!
Hundreds have been baptized during this Acts 2:41 Beach Baptism emphasis and stories, photos and social media posts continue coming in.
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