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’s State Board of Missions Responds to Recent An…
Florida Baptists’ State Board of Missions, acting ad interim on behalf of the Florida Baptist State Convention, unanimously approved a resolution March 31 expressing deep concern with the utilization of Guidepost Solutions or its subsidiary Faith Based Solutions.
Culbreth retires, credits God with ministry opportunities/impact
After serving the Florida Baptist Convention, where he has “invested his life in the church,” for 25 years, Craig Culbreth, is retiring March 31, 2023.
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?
‘On mission and making a difference’
It’s not just a nostalgic memory; it’s the future of missions for local churches, Irene Owens-Sharrett believes.
Mujeres hispanas desafiadas a ‘levantarse y caminar’
Más de 400 mujeres hispanas, que representan a 40 iglesias bautistas de Florida desde el Panhandle hasta el sur de Florida, se reunieron del 5 al 6 de marzo en el Centro de Conferencias Bautista de Lake Yale en Leesburg para el retiro anual de mujeres hispanas bautistas de Florida.
Hispanic women challenged to ‘Get Up and Walk’
More than 400 Hispanic women, representing 40 Florida Baptist churches stretching from the Panhandle to South Florida, gathered March 5-6 at Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center in Leesburg for the annual Florida Baptist Hispanic Women’s Retreat.
Church hit by vandalism sees outpouring of support
Windows were broken. The organ and piano were overturned. Resources were ripped up. Vandalism that occurred March 4 at The Village Church of Indiantown seemed like one of the worst things that could happen to a church. Instead, it has become a blessing.
Planting seeds of gospel by meeting physical needs
When First Baptist Church of Fort McCoy hosts a monthly food distribution for needy families or hosts free dental clinics for the uninsured, Pastor Jeff May is always there to invite individuals to church and to pray individually with those who request it.
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