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Florida Baptists pray for FSU campus in aftermath of shooting

A shooting today (April 17) on the Florida State University campus has injured an unknown number of people, with…

Equipping the saints for small group ministry

“There is a race for the hearts and lives of children,” said Dennis Dean, minister of children at Olive Baptist…

Commissioned … Called to Go, Pray and Give

“Many people have a view of missions as being overseas and around the world, but it is here in Pensacola and across…

At 140 years old, Lakes Church experiences change/maintains laser focus on mission

Preparing to celebrate its 140th anniversary in May, Lakes Church in Lakeland has experienced significant change…

Florida Baptist layperson, Kyle Ramsey, honored by Western Cuba Baptists

HAVANA–Kyle Ramsey, a layperson at First Baptist Church Brandon, was honored recently by the Western Cuba Baptist…

Florida Baptists’ oldest church celebrates 200 years/looks to future

First Baptist Church of Campbellton is more than just the first Baptist church in its community. True to its name…

Equipping the saints for small group ministry

“There is a race for the hearts and lives of children,” said Dennis Dean, minister of children at Olive Baptist…

Commissioned … Called to Go, Pray and Give

“Many people have a view of missions as being overseas and around the world, but it is here in Pensacola and across…

At 140 years old, Lakes Church experiences change/maintains laser focus on mission

Preparing to celebrate its 140th anniversary in May, Lakes Church in Lakeland has experienced significant change…

Florida Baptist layperson, Kyle Ramsey, honored by Western Cuba Baptists

HAVANA–Kyle Ramsey, a layperson at First Baptist Church Brandon, was honored recently by the Western Cuba Baptist…

Florida Baptists’ oldest church celebrates 200 years/looks to future

First Baptist Church of Campbellton is more than just the first Baptist church in its community. True to its name…

Central Florida Baptist church celebrates ‘God moving in a fresh way’

What started out in the living room of Lovic and Angie Brandon’s home has now grown into a large congregation with…

Equipping the saints for small group ministry

“There is a race for the hearts and lives of children,” said Dennis Dean, minister of children at Olive Baptist…

Commissioned … Called to Go, Pray and Give

“Many people have a view of missions as being overseas and around the world, but it is here in Pensacola and across…

Florida Baptists’ oldest church celebrates 200 years/looks to future

First Baptist Church of Campbellton is more than just the first Baptist church in its community. True to its name…

Faithful, sacrificial giving impacts future generations

"We currently reap the benefits of people who came before us and sacrificed,” said Jonathan Russell, pastor First…

Speaking the truth to a culture needing Christ’s love

How does the Bible relate to the current cultural issues you face at work or that your children face in school? Why…

Church offers warm embrace of God’s love as snow blankets northwest Florida

For many in northwest Florida, the anticipation of snow was a whimsical delight and a thrilling opportunity to stay…

Baptist association ‘advances legacy’ with focus on vision

The average age of the 31 Baptist churches in this small north Florida town is 114. In fact, 22 of the churches in…

Spontaneous revival spurs baptisms, memberships and more at New Home Baptist…

It was supposed to be a regular Wednesday night service that included a short business meeting at New Home Baptist…

‘Dreams come true’ when two churches merge as ‘Team Jesus’

"There are always going to be challenges when you merge two distinctly different churches, but passing the baton to…

Christmas in August delivers joy to two Florida Baptist churches

Christmas seems to come earlier and earlier each year. With Christmas day less than two weeks away, two Florida…

Hudson First Baptist Church: ‘Bleeding … but still going to serve Him’

Like many congregations in Florida, First Baptist Church of Hudson is no stranger to the aftermath of natural…

Partnership fuels rapid response in hurricane relief

Although Lake City, located about 60 miles west of Jacksonville, may have been spared the brunt of Hurricane…

Investing in men to invest in others

PORT ST. JOHN–First Baptist Church of Port St. John has seen firsthand the value of investing in men. This year…

Better Together: How one Florida association is partnering together for Gospel…

Southern Baptists are better together. That’s not just a slogan for the churches in the St. John’s River Baptist…

St. Johns River Baptist Association offers gift of gospel at Putnam County Fair

It’s not rare for people to come home from the fair with all sorts of prizes and gifts—stuffed animals, handmade…

Father/son share co-pastor role: ‘Ready for the future’

Pastor Herb Reavis and his son Josh have been working together for about 18 years at North Jacksonville Baptist…

Extended Family and a Church Called Refuge

Josh and Beth Glymph are different, but not in the way people might expect.

East Central Baptist Network celebrates first Hispanic pastors/wives retreat

Hispanic church leaders and their wives from Daytona, DeLand, Deltona, Oviedo and Sanford gathered Jan. 18-20 at…

At 140 years old, Lakes Church experiences change/maintains laser focus on mission

Preparing to celebrate its 140th anniversary in May, Lakes Church in Lakeland has experienced significant change…

Central Florida Baptist church celebrates ‘God moving in a fresh way’

What started out in the living room of Lovic and Angie Brandon’s home has now grown into a large congregation with…

Visionary pastor recognized for transformational ministry after 40 years

Tim Wilder arrived at First Baptist Church of Kissimmee when the average cost of a new car was around $9,000, the…

Continuing Together Tour fuels Florida Baptists’ collective mission

The Continuing Together Tour has officially launched, with Stephen Rummage, Florida Baptists’ executive…

Central Florida Baptist church committed to Cooperative Program giving

Members of First Baptist Church of Winter Garden know what it means to cooperate. During the past 16 years that Tim…

‘Never alone’: Church planter grateful for loving response from other…

The sobering sights of a fridge being flipped over, baby dolls floating by, and scattered Legos across the lawn…

‘Future is as bright as God’s promises’ asserts southwest Florida pastor

From the moment Kevin Taylor and his wife, Sarah, crossed over the Caloosahatchee River, on the Cape Coral Bridge,…

Southwest Florida church celebrates ‘God’s faithfulness’ in 2024

Every man, woman and child. This is not just another catchy tagline—it is the mission of Summit Church.

Setbacks become ‘opportunities to grow and see God move’ for southwest Florida…

In a town known for its hardworking agricultural community, rodeos, airboat rides and other adventures, a pastor in…

La Iglesia Bautista Bethel devastada por las aguas de la inundación: “Soy tan…

“Everything utterly destroyed–furniture, seats, resources.” That’s how Pastor Rafael Sanchez described the newly…

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…

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…

El pastor Javier Sotolongo lidera a su iglesia en un audaz crecimiento…

El compromiso de la Iglesia Bautista Estrella de Belén de establecer metas claras para la evangelización y el…

Pastor Javier Sotolongo leads church in bold evangelistic growth

Iglesia Bautista Estrella de Belén’s commitment to setting clear goals for evangelism and baptism has led to…

Mobilizing for the Great Commission: Miami Baptist Association’s Mission to…

When Rick Martinez stepped into his role as associational mission strategist for Miami Baptist Association, he…

The Summit Church walks alongside The Movement Church in pastoral transition

The Movement Church in Homestead found itself facing a period of uncertainty as it navigated the search for a new…

Reality Church inspires hope and empowers community

Working in tandem with this national platform, Reality Church can meet pressing needs in its community by…

Despite Hurricane Milton damage, Haitian church in Tampa ‘praising the Lord’

Hurricane Milton may have blown half the shingles off the roof causing leaks, cut off electricity to the building,…

News

Florida Baptists pray for FSU campus in aftermath of shooting

A shooting today (April 17) on the Florida State University campus has injured an unknown number of people, with…

Breaking News! Green Scholarship Continued

We are excited to announce the fourth year of the Dr. Tommy & Karen Green Scholarship (formerly known as the…

“Llorando”: Iglesias pierden miembros y líderes mientras finalizan los programas…

Son pastores, diáconos y otros clérigos que trabajan activamente en las 500 iglesias haitianas de la Convención…

‘Crying’: Churches losing members, leaders as legal immigration programs end

They are pastors, deacons, and other clergy, actively working among the 500 Haitian churches in the Southern…

Jeff Iorg thanks Florida Baptists for gospel focus and generosity/urges Florida…

 In a recent one-on-one interview with the Florida Baptist Convention, Jeff Iorg, president and CEO of the…

Florida Baptists share hope of John 3:16 on 3/16

From training believers to share their Christian testimonies … to inviting neighbors and friends to attend worship…