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.
From Pasture to Purpose: 28 Years of Prayer Yield a Field for Ministry
KISSIMMEE, Florida — After only six weeks of ownership, nearly 150 children and students attended soccer camp on a freshly cut field at First Baptist Kissimmee during Crossover Orlando ministry. In 1998, […]
SBC officer candidates overview
ORLANDO (BP) – Two candidates have announced their willingness to be nominated for the office of president of the Southern Baptist Convention– Florida pastor Willy Rice and South Carolina pastor […]
Resolutions Committee releases slate for 2026 SBC Annual Meeting
NASHVILLE (BP) – The slate of resolutions for the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention has been released by the committee appointed by SBC President Clint Pressley. The group has released resolutions […]
Hispanic Church Plant Making an Impact in Northwest Florida
Pictured above: First Baptist Church Blountstown en Espanol began church services on Resurrection Sunday 2026. The church hopes to reach the rapidly growing Hispanic community with the gospel of Christ. Making […]
Prayer partnerships join service opportunities for Crossover
Pictured above: Nills Recinos, a member of First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, prays over a couple who attended a block party hosted by the church as part of last year’s […]
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 […]
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