Stories
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.
FIRST PERSON: Special grace – standing for the vulnerable
I will never forget my first conversation with Tom Stolle. I know exactly where I was – driving through West Los Angeles in February 2023. I had to pull over […]
Emanuel Roque named Southeast regional catalyst for Florida Baptists
MIAMI — Emanuel Roque has spent much of his life serving in the same region he now feels called to help lead. Raised in South Florida as the son of […]
Baptist Collegiate Ministries Unifies Local Churches on College Campus
Pictured above: Tanner Guidry, student pastor, and John Taylor, young adult minister, Immanuel Baptist Church, participate in BCM events where they engage students in gospel-centered conversation. Multiple churches are making an […]
A Legacy of Faithful Service: Misael Castillo Retires After 26 Years of Mi…
JACKSONVILLE— After 26 years of ministry with the Florida Baptist Convention, Misael Castillo is stepping into retirement, leaving behind a legacy marked by faithfulness, compassion and a deep commitment to […]
More Than a Day: How Crossover Becomes a Week of Mission
Pictured above: The Idlewild Baptist Church ministry team helps load bags for a Hispanic ministry in Dallas for Crossover 2025. Photo Submitted ORLANDO, Fla. — For more than two decades, Eloy […]
Bedrock Church Finds Success With Personal Approach to Easter Service Invi…
Pictured above: The Bedrock Church worship team leads in worship for two services on Easter Sunday. (Photo provided) Bedrock Church in Sarasota tried a different approach in inviting people to […]
Unexpected Delays Expand the Kingdom of God
Pictured above: Believers gathered together, holding prayer cards that they used to guide prayer before the mission team arrived. Interruptions can lead to gospel growth, and that is exactly what […]
Al Fernandez retires from Florida Baptist Convention after more than two d…
MIAMI—For more than two decades, pastors and churches across South Florida have come to know Al Fernandez as a steady presence, a trusted counselor and a leader committed to strengthening […]
Small Church Sees New Believers After Years Without Baptisms
Pictured above: Union Hill Baptist Church is focused on prayer and returning to the Lord with a surrendered heart. Through this renewed focus, they have experienced opportunities to pray with […]
Hundreds respond to the Gospel during Easter weekend outreach at Elevate C…
MIAMI– More than 300 people professed faith in Christ during Easter weekend at Elevate Church as the South Florida congregation leveraged prayer, outreach, and strategic planning to maximize every opportunity […]
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