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Born from a burden over record-setting numbers 54 years ago, Stephen Rummage, executive director-treasurer for the Florida Baptist Convention, wants to see the Southern Baptist Convention top the total baptisms recorded in 1972.

As Southern Baptists continue placing renewed emphasis on disability ministry following actions taken during the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida church leaders are working to equip congregations to better reach and disciple individuals and families affected by disability.

ORLANDO, Florida — Saturday morning Coburn Avenue, near downtown Orlando, filled the air with smells of grilled chicken wings and to-go platters ready to feed the surrounding streets as they […]

ORLANDO, Florida — Preaching from John 17, Stephen Rummage, executive director-treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention, opens the start of the 2026 Pastors’ Conference at the Orange County Convention Center. […]

ORLANDO (BP) – Two candidates have announced their willingness to be nominated for the office of president of the Southern Baptist Convention– Florida pastor Willy Rice and South Carolina pastor […]

Pictured above: Host Churches from the Greater Orlando gathered at First Orlando for a training on March 24, 2026 (Photo by Tanner Cade) More than 90 churches that have committed to […]

The 2026 SBC Pastors’ Conference aims to feature events for every member of a church leadership team. Conference President Aaron Burgner provided details in a video released Tuesday.

Hispanic Southern Baptists from across the country will gather in Dallas this June for a two-day celebration of worship, training and encouragement as part of the Southern Baptist Convention’s 2025 annual meeting.

Bautistas del Sur hispanos de todo el país se reunirán en Dallas este junio para una celebración de dos días de adoración, capacitación y ánimo como parte de la reunión anual de la Convención Bautista del Sur 2025.

On June 10th, at this year’s Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in Birmingham, over 100 people gathered at the Westin Hotel to hear a debate between Dwight McKissic, Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, TX and Florida’s very own Tom Ascol, Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral.