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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.
Students encourage one another to live boldly for Christ
MOLINO–“The field is ready for the harvest,” said Phil Fischer, pastor, Dogwood Park Baptist Church Molino, as he spoke to more than 300 students, parents and community members at the […]
Baptist Collegiate Ministries at UF is tops in sending students on mission
GAINESVILLE–When college students arrive at Baptist Collegiate Ministries at University of Florida each year, they learn quickly about the opportunities for international mission trips. It is actually a stated goal, […]
Youth Ministry and Learning Disabilities
What does the Bible say about shepherding those with learning disabilities? Although the Bible does not explicitly mention learning disabilities, Genesis 1:27 is very clear that all people are created […]
How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders
I have been serving in student ministry for close to 20 years, and I have recently become burdened with the responsibility of raising up the next generation of leaders in the church.
Students celebrate: 100 baptisms/100 lightbulbs
Why were students at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola celebrating with shouts of joy and lots of confetti falling as they gathered around a wooden cross with 100 lightbulbs brightly shining?
Fifty years later, Bill Hughes still passionate about student ministry
When Bill Hughes first began working in student ministry back in 1972, he had no idea that it would be his life’s calling, or that he’d spend the next 50 years doing this.
Student Ministers Get a Day of Encouragement and Sharpening
Student ministers in southeast Florida had the opportunity to be refreshed and encouraged during a one-day student minister retreat in Miami on Friday, Oct. 8.
Lacking youth, First Baptist Cocoa steps out in faith to reach next gen
“We want our youth group to reflect the demographics of our community, a picture of heaven proclaiming the name of Jesus,” said Dean Williamson, who recently was named youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Cocoa.
Super Summer camps spur 143 professions of faith
LEESBURG– Super Summer Youth 2021 drew 607 students from across the state for a week of fellowship, worship and discipleship–resulting in 130 youth making professions of faith in Christ. The […]
“Better Together:” new event to encourage youth leaders
Student pastor Matt Sawyer worked tirelessly to get his student ministry online in 2020 when the pandemic hit, so that they could stay connected and continue learning about God.
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