Church Revitalization

In a thought-provoking panel discussion led by Paul Purvis, pastor of Mission Hill Church in Temple Terrace, three Florida Baptist pastors highlighted the need for and shared their…
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Located just south of St. Augustine on U.S. 1, Moultrie Baptist Church has shared the gospel faithfully in their community for four decades and has enjoyed seasons of growth.
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Leading a declining church through change and revitalization takes a sense of humor and lots of patience according to Charles “Buddy” Parrish, pastor of First Baptist Church…
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I am deeply grateful for the privilege of serving the churches of the Florida Baptist Convention. I am thankful for the unity that exists among our fellowship of churches. I…
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Even trials and tribulations caused by COVID-19 could not deter God’s plan to revitalize a struggling congregation in New Smyrna Beach.
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When Dominican Republic native Wildre Ortega, his wife and small children left New Jersey in 2008 during an economic recession, he never expected to be a pastor of a Florida…
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In three separate “Right Beside You” periods of testimony during Florida Baptists’ 2019 annual meeting, Florida Baptist pastors shared stories of how the Florida Baptist Convention…
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Having served in ministry for over 30 years, Chris Butler has been able to put his “heart for church revitalization” to good use over the last three years as the Senior Pastor of…
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Pastor Daniel Deig describes New Smyrna Beach as your “classic beach town.” And located three miles from the beach is Oceanway NSB, a church that has recently undergone transition…
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Tucked away in a small beach community along the Gulf Coast of Florida, is Pastor Paul Warriner of FBC Nokomis. Because of some unfortunate events, Warriner knows first-hand how…
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