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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.
Faithful, sacrificial giving impacts future generations
“We currently reap the benefits of people who came before us and sacrificed,” said Jonathan Russell, pastor First Baptist Church of Milton, as he encouraged church members to have an eternal perspective in giving.
Central Florida Baptist church committed to Cooperative Program giving
Members of First Baptist Church of Winter Garden know what it means to cooperate. During the past 16 years that Tim Grosshans has served as pastor, he has led his congregation to increase its giving percentage to the Cooperative Program each budget year, topping 10 percent.
Mobilizing for the Great Commission: Miami Baptist Association’s Mission t…
When Rick Martinez stepped into his role as associational mission strategist for Miami Baptist Association, he carried with him a deep conviction: mobilization must be at the heart of the association’s mission.
The Summit Church walks alongside The Movement Church in pastoral transiti…
The Movement Church in Homestead found itself facing a period of uncertainty as it navigated the search for a new pastor. The challenge of leadership transition is never easy, but The Movement Church was not alone in the process.
State Board of Missions members gather to celebrate/plan
Members of the Florida Baptist Convention’s State Board of Missions gathered virtually Feb. 6 to celebrate God’s work throughout Florida in 2024 and to look forward to His continuing movement throughout the Sunshine State in the future.
Hispanic Florida Baptists celebrate graduation as trained chaplains
ORLANDO—Thirty-eight Hispanic Florida Baptists were recognized Jan. 18 at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Orlando as they graduated from the Florida Baptist Convention’s chaplaincy course, bringing the total of Hispanic Florida […]
‘Dreams come true’ when two churches merge as ‘Team Jesus’
“There are always going to be challenges when you merge two distinctly different churches, but passing the baton to The District Church is one of the most exciting things that I’ve experienced.
Southwest Florida church celebrates ‘God’s faithfulness’ in 2024
Every man, woman and child. This is not just another catchy tagline—it is the mission of Summit Church.
God’s faithfulness on mission in Spain
When Karmen became a follower of Jesus at 20 years old, she knew that her love for other cultures was a gift that God would use for ministry.
Minister equipping pipeline develops future pastors in Florida and beyond
What began as a discipleship process to help coach and develop the next generation of pastors in Central Florida has become a framework that is now being used to equip […]
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