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Larry Brister

Not I, But Christ: A Life Marked by Soul-Winning and Serving the Local Church

Jessica Pigg May 8, 2024 0

Larry Brister, lead pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church since July 2018, passed away April 11 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 71.
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Florida Baptist pastor uses cancer treatment as gospel-sharing opportunity

Jessica Pigg Jan 23, 2024 0

Six-hour sessions of chemotherapy, four dozen radiation appointments and countless medical procedures. This has been Larry Brister’s new normal for two years.
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‘Incredibly gracious and big God’ fuels partnerships between churches/regions

Jessica Pigg Jun 29, 2023 0

The long, scenic miles across Alligator Alley could not hinder southwest Florida Baptist pastors from coming “right beside” Larry Brister, a pastor serving in Ft. Lauderdale.
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