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.
Florida Baptist Convention Hosts Annual New Pastor Orientation
Many new pastors from across Florida gathered to learn more about ministry through the Florida Baptist Convention. An orientation facilitated by Florida Baptist Convention staff introduced pastors from across the state to […]
From Burnout to Endurance: Pastor Completes Ironman World Championship
BRANDON— In 2012, Jason Millsaps, lead worship pastor at Bell Shoals, could barely swim 37 yards without gasping for air. Twelve years later, he stood on the starting line at the […]
Florida Baptist associational leaders gather for annual summit
Pictured above: Tim O’Carroll, associational mission strategist for the Treasure Coast Baptist Association, speaks to the associational mission strategist between sessions at the annual summit. (Photo by Tanner Cade / […]
Olive Baptist Church sees historic year of baptisms
It was a historic year at Olive Baptist Church as the congregation witnessed a significant increase in people coming to saving faith and following through with baptism. Former pastor Jerry […]
Florida Haitian Pastors Pray, Discuss Church Response as TPS End Approaches
Florida Baptist Haitian pastors and leaders gathered to pray for and discuss the impending deportation of hundreds of thousands of Haitians from the United States following the scheduled end of Temporary Protected Status on February 3.
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief holds annual leadership meeting
The Florida Baptist Disaster Relief leadership team began the new year with its annual meeting Jan. 8–9 at the Florida Baptist Convention’s home office in Jacksonville.
Palatka church models disability ministry as mission and community service
Pictured above: Volunteer and participant celebrate a fun evening during a recent Night to Shine event. FBC Palatka partners with Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in recent years to expand the reach […]
A first look at noteworthy numbers from 2025; more coming soon
As the door closes on 2025, Florida Baptists are beginning to celebrate together all that God has done throughout the state. While the most comprehensive numerical data is typically released […]
Missionaries creatively use Lego winter village to spotlight mission work…
More than 20,000 LEGO pieces, including over 100 minifigures, were on display at the Hillcrest Baptist Church missions house during the Christmas season. Missionary, Keegan Cullen, who has been collecting […]
Trees for Hope Ministry Spreads Gospel Hope Through Christmas Trees
HOMESTEAD— This Christmas season Summit Church in Homestead not only raised funds for local missions but helped 90 families in need bring Christmas joy home through donated Christmas trees. Trees […]
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