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‘On mission and making a difference’
It’s not just a nostalgic memory; it’s the future of missions for local churches, Irene Owens-Sharrett believes.
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Florida Baptists come together to celebrate victories, look to future during Challenge 2025…
Close to 1,000 Florida Baptists came together to celebrate victories and look to the future in reaching Florida’s 22 million residents with the gospel during the Challenge 2025…
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Florida Baptists’ most-read stories of 2022 offer inspiration and challenge
nspirational stories about the naming of a new president for The Baptist College of Florida, churches using creative strategies to reach their communities with the gospel, pastors…
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Hurricane Ian: ‘Stepping stone to greater service’
Her husband had died just before Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida Sept. 28. As her first Thanksgiving without him approached, Marilyn* felt “so alone.” She welcomed…
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Hurricane Ian recovery efforts continue
Hurricane Ian passed through Florida three weeks ago, but the lengthy recovery task will continue in the days, weeks and months ahead.
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SBDR volunteers near 500,000 meals prepared, provide relief for hundreds of homeowners
As Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) nears 500,000 meals prepared in the wake of Hurricane Ian, volunteers have completed approximately 730 recovery jobs for homeowners.
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Hurricane Ian recovery ramps up as Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, Send Relief assist
As Hurricane Ian rolled in Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28, Wade Harmon was on the fifth floor of the Larsen Health Center Nursing in Fort Myers where his wife was working.
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Best of Southern Baptist cooperative efforts on display in disaster relief response
Any time a major storm system threatens the continental United States, the antennae of thousands of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) leaders and volunteers go up. They…
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‘Bold in the name of Christ’
Ron Tipton answers the ring on his cell phone. It’s a familiar sound that beckons his attention every 10 minutes or so. On the other end of the line is a woman in need.
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‘Sharing hope and the love of Jesus in the wake of Ian’
As Hurricane Ian’s storm surge is receding and the winds are subsiding, First Baptist Church Naples is just getting started.
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