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.
Haitian Florida Baptist leaders equipped at NAMB to mobilize churches for…
As momentum builds toward Crossover Orlando ahead of the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, three Florida Baptist Haitian leaders gathered at the offices of the North American Mission Board […]
At Home and Beyond: Klondike Baptist Church Serves Its Community and the N…
“We believe our mission begins at home, among the many young families and children we serve through discipleship and worship each week,” said Dr. Joshua Wallnofer, pastor of Klondike Baptist […]
Crossroads Church Credits God for Funding Costly Fire Code Updates
LADY LAKE, Fla. – You are not likely to find many pastors like Tony Omerzu who are knowledgeable about the relationship between church doors, fire safety codes and local insurance […]
Florida Baptist Convention offers free summer job postings
As excitement builds for a big summer in Florida — including hosting the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Orlando — now is the perfect time for Florida Baptist churches […]
Metaverse missionaries: Florida church steps into virtual reality alongsid…
By Sue Sprenkle Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on gospel access made possible through virtual reality. Pictured above: Most enter the lobby of Virtual Reality […]
Shiloh Baptist Church Mobilizes Members for Local Missions
Many churchgoers want to serve on the mission field but face constraints that prevent them from going overseas. To introduce church members to local opportunities to serve, Shiloh Baptist Church […]
From Recovery to Revival: Pastor Leads Church That Once Helped Save Him
WEIRSDALE, Fla. — Fifteen years ago, Jamie Scher was homeless, addicted to heroin and facing jail time after stealing from his own family. Today, he serves as pastor of First Baptist […]
Churches serve boldly across Miami during Serve Tour outreach
Pictured above: Discovery Church volunteers help clear the ground for a playground at One More Child’s Miami hub during Serve Tour Miami. MIAMI—As part of Serve Tour, an initiative of […]
Answering the Call at 70
Pictured above: Shiloh Baptist Church is Wade Collins’ home church and sending church as he ministers at Eastside Baptist Church. Vernon, FL – On his 70th birthday, Wade Collins stood in the […]
Churches mobilize throughout Miami to serve and share the hope of Christ i…
MIAMI— Volunteers from 60 churches across nine states filled the city Friday and Saturday as part of Serve Tour, an initiative of the North American Mission Board designed to mobilize […]
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