A Holy People
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.
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.

Willy Rice, pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, delivered the closing message at the 2024 Florida Baptist State Convention annual meeting and urged attendees to remain faithful in a society increasingly at odds with Christian values.

With the theme, A Holy People: Shining His Light in a World of Darkness, Florida Baptists gathered for the 162nd annual meeting at First Baptist Church in Orlando to welcome a new state convention executive director-treasurer, conduct business, and celebrate God’s work throughout the Sunshine State.

Eric Stitts will be nominated by fellow Florida Baptist pastor Paul Purvis to serve as president of the 2024-25 Florida Baptist Pastors’ Conference.

When the 2024 Florida Baptist State Convention convenes at First Baptist Church in Orlando Nov. 11-12, Florida Baptists will gather to celebrate churches working together to advance the gospel, conduct business and welcome Stephen Rummage as the recently elected executive director-treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention.
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