SBC26
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.
Crossover shows the value of cooperation for one Orlando church
Pictured above: Meloni Johnson (left) dances with a fellow church member to music playing at a Crossover community outreach event on Saturday, June 6, at Greater Trinity Missionary Baptist Church […]
From Crossover to Convention: Florida Baptists Lead in Service and Outreach
ORLANDO, Florida — Florida Baptists step up and serve during one of the largest team efforts in recent history. For the first time in more than two decades, the Southern Baptist Convention […]
FIRST-PERSON: Florida Pastor Reflects on Serving on the SBC Disability Min…
“Do it then.” Those three words from my wife changed the direction of my ministry. We were seated among thousands of messengers at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting when […]
Willy Rice elected SBC president
ORLANDO (BP) – Florida pastor Willy Rice has been elected SBC president. Rice follows North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley, who served two terms in the role. Rice received 5,217 votes […]
Florida Pastors and Leaders respond to Rice winning SBC President
ORLANDO, Florida — On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Willy Rice, senior pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, won the election for Southern Baptist Convention president by 1,396 votes. According to […]
Florida Baptists enjoy dessert fellowship following Southern Baptist Conve…
ORLANDO — Amid thousands of Southern Baptists gathered from across the country, Florida Baptists came together for a dessert fellowship following Monday evening’s Pastors’ Conference at the Southern Baptist Convention. […]
Spanish-language workshops and conferences train, equip and encourage Hisp…
ORLANDO – On Monday, June 8, Hispanic Southern Baptists had multiple opportunities to sharpen their skills through morning and afternoon workshop and conference sessions. Among those opportunities was a special […]
Purvis to be nominated as first vice president of Southern Baptist Convent…
ORLANDO, Florida — Paul Purvis, lead pastor at Mission Hill Church in Temple Terrace, Florida, will be nominated for first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 2026 […]
Hispanic Southern Baptists gather at First Orlando for fellowship, worship…
ORLANDO (BP) – Hispanic Southern Baptists gathered at First Orlando to celebrate what God is doing through their ministries and churches. The event drew approximately 1,200 people and began with […]
Prayer partnerships join service opportunities for Crossover
Pictured above: Nills Recinos, a member of First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, prays over a couple who attended a block party hosted by the church as part of last year’s […]
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