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Iglesia Bautista Bethel devastated by flood waters: ‘So blessed I want to cry’
“Everything utterly destroyed–furniture, seats, resources.” That’s how Pastor Rafael Sanchez described the newly renovated church building of Tampa’s Iglesia Bautista Bethel,…
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Disaster relief chaplain discovers ‘pure joy’ in pointing others to Christ
Diane Traynor is not really a fan of hurricanes, but after their arrival she springs into action–ready to offer soothing words, a listening ear and the hope of Christ.
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Church plant reaches growing Hispanic population in southwest Florida
Deemed as one of the “10 Best Places to Retire” in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Port Charlotte is not just a growing community for retirees—but also for young…
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‘Friendly neighborhood church’ seeks to ‘trust God with the results and simply rest in Him’
The night Frank Brand and his wife, Jennifer, were to fly to southwest Florida in view of a call, Brand received a call from a church in Georgia.
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Fort Myers church committed to spend ‘less on ourselves,’ give ‘more to missions’
When it comes to fulfilling the Great Commission, Crossroads Baptist Church in Fort Myers has discovered that less is more.
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Church Family Conference equips every generation to share gospel
More than 200 people—from every generation and across two campuses—converged on Fellowship Church in southwest Florida for the fifth annual Church Family Conference, July 28-31.
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Southwest Florida church ‘prayed up and ready to grow’
The simple, coastal town of Englewood, located about 35 miles south of Sarasota, is mostly known for its Fishermen’s Village and being a family-friendly escape.
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‘Completely committed’ southwest Florida church celebrates groundbreaking
As shovels of soft dirt were turned in the soil, members of Calvary Baptist Church in Arcadia are envisioning hearts being softened to the gospel as community residents turn to…
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Influx of Spanish-speaking families inspires church plant in Naples
Recognizing that the tide is shifting in Naples, with more and more Spanish-speaking families moving to Florida’s Southwest region, Herminio Pagan—better known as JR—and his wife,…
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La entrada de familias de habla hispana inspira la plantación de iglesias en Naples
Reconociendo que la marea está cambiando en Naples, con cada vez más familias de habla hispana mudándose a la región suroeste de Florida, Herminio Pagán—mejor conocido como JR—y su…
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