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‘Right Beside You’ Testimonies: Celebrating Church Planting, Missions, and…
During Florida Baptists’ 2023 annual meeting, church leaders shared stories in three distinct “Right Beside You” testimony sessions, highlighting their churches’ roles in planting new churches, engaging in mission work, and nurturing young people over the past year.
Florida Baptist Diversity Celebrated During Florida Baptist State Conventi…
The 161st annual Florida Baptist State Convention at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz showcased a vivid tapestry of the diverse Baptist family in Florida.
Only God can revitalize church
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 experiences in church revitalization.
Brumback: Clarity in a world of insanity found only in Jesus
In a stirring convention sermon, Pastor Alan Brumback conveyed a powerful message to Florida Baptists, emphasizing the importance of believers focusing on Jesus to discover their true gospel identity and priorities. This clarity, he insisted, is vital in these times of widespread confusion and moral uncertainty.
Florida Baptists ‘all in’ for missions
In conjunction with the 2023 Florida Baptist State Convention annual meeting, Florida Baptists hosted a Sending Celebration Nov. 14 at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz to celebrate and pray for 49 recently appointed International Mission Board missionaries.
Mouton: God’s sacrificial love opens door to salvation
At the Florida Baptist State Convention meeting, Larry Mouton, pastor of No Greater Love Baptist Church in Tampa, delivered a compelling final sermon.
Ministers’ wives encouraged to ‘not lose heart’
LUTZ—Beautifully decorated tables and a gift bag in every seat greeted almost 300 Florida Baptist ministers’ wives as they arrived for the annual ministers’ wives luncheon held at Idlewild Baptist […]
Green: ‘Jesus Christ is same yesterday, today and forever’
Delivering a passionate and personal sermon to messengers gathered for the 2023 Florida Baptist State Convention annual meeting, Tommy Green, Florida Baptists’ executive director-treasurer proclaimed, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.”
Florida Baptists approve 2024 budget, name change for The Baptist College…
With the theme, Manifest: Kingdom Clarity Amidst Cultural Chaos, Florida Baptists gathered for the 161st annual meeting at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz to celebrate God’s work throughout the Sunshine State.
Cymbala: ‘Fire Baptism Is Number One Need in Our Ministries’
LUTZ— New York pastor Jim Cymbala closed Monday evening’s session of the Florida Baptist State Convention urging Florida Baptists to “be themselves” and let the Holy Spirit bring a “fire […]
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