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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.

Thomas Kinchen, president emeritus of Baptist University of Florida, dies

Thomas A. Kinchen, president emeritus of the Baptist University of Florida (formerly Baptist College of Florida), died Thursday, Jan. 11, of pancreatic cancer. He retired from the school in December 2022 after 32 years as its president.
January 16, 2024
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Baptist College of Florida partners with local church to launch extension…

The Baptist College of Florida recently has announced a partnership with Calvary Church in Clearwater to launch a new extension campus slated to open in August 2024.
August 10, 2023
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Florida Baptists’ most-read stories of 2022 offer inspiration and challenge

nspirational stories about the naming of a new president for The Baptist College of Florida, churches using creative strategies to reach their communities with the gospel, pastors encouraging pastors, and disaster relief volunteers responding in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian are among the Florida Baptist Convention’s 15 most-read stories in 2022.
January 5, 2023
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Thomas A. Kinchen retires as BCF president

After more than 32 years serving as president of The Baptist College of Florida, where he “influenced multiple generations of pastors and church leaders,” Thomas A. Kinchen is retiring Dec. 31, 2022.
December 16, 2022
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Baptist College Of Florida Graduates (Florida Residents)

GRACEVILLE–Congratulations to these 10 Floridians who were among the 2022 Baptist College of Florida graduates.
December 15, 2022
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Baptist College of Florida honors Kinchen, welcomes Cloer

Alumni and students from The Baptist College of Florida gathered Nov. 14 during breakfast to honor Thomas Kinchen, who will retire after serving more than 30 years as college president, and to welcome president-elect Clayton Cloer. 
November 14, 2022
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BCF Trustees receive reports/look toward future

In an Oct. 18 meeting, the Board of Trustees of The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville received reports from each of the committees outlining the significant work being done in each area. The executive committee informed the board of the sale of the clinic building and the re-lease agreement with the Tri-County Airport Authority. 
November 4, 2022
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BCF prepares to welcome new students

The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville is making final preparations to welcome new students to the campus as they take the next step in reaching their educational goals.
January 17, 2022
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BCF business professor earns doctorate

Chantel Oney, chair of the Business Leadership Division and instructor of business at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, recently completed requirements for a doctorate in business administration from Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida.
January 14, 2022
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BCF annual Missions Conference: “Turning Challenges into Opportunities”

“Turning Challenges into Opportunities” is the theme of The Baptist College of Florida’s 2021 Annual Missions Conference scheduled for Monday, Oct. 18 through Wednesday, Oct. 20.
September 10, 2021
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