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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.
Amendment 4 defeated: Florida Baptists lead the way in rejecting ballot in…
Working together, Florida Baptists took their beliefs to the polls and helped defeat Amendment 4, a ballot initiative that sought to loosen abortion restrictions across the state. In early September, […]
Enmienda 4 derrotada: los bautistas de Florida lideran el camino en el rec…
Trabajando juntos, los Bautistas de Florida llevaron sus creencias a las urnas y ayudaron a derrotar la Enmienda 4, una iniciativa electoral que buscaba relajar las restricciones al aborto en […]
Tutoring Children and Youth: More than Just Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
In every county, some students struggle in some way with schoolwork, leading not only to low test scores, but also to minimal self-esteem, fear of failure, conflict within families and an inability to read and understand the word of God.
Hearing the heartbeat: Jason Lovins’ mother chooses life
In this article, read the story of Jason Lovins, who was conceived in the rape of his mother. The young woman chose life, and today Christian musician Lovins shares his journey, grateful for being given “a shot at life.”
Hope after the storm: Worship center opens after six-year rebuild
Editor’s Note: As many churches throughout Florida are dealing with damage and even destruction to their facilities following the fury of recent hurricanes, church leaders can be encouraged by those […]
Evento nacional de oración une a pastores y comunidades en respuesta a hur…
El lunes 7 de octubre, pastores, intercesores y líderes de iglesias de todo el país se reunieron virtualmente para un momento de oración para pedirle a Dios que traiga sanidad […]
Nationwide prayer event unites pastors/communities in response to hurrican…
On Monday, Oct. 7, pastors, intercessors and church leaders from across the nation gathered virtually for a time of prayer to call on God to bring healing to a nation facing a series of crises.
New Hope Brazilian Baptist Church: God is “doing great things”
Editor’s Note: Emanuel Carvalho is one of the featured church planters for the 2024 Maguire State Mission Offering. The statewide 2024 offering goal of $900,000 is earmarked to help reach the […]
Florida Baptists pastors/other leaders collaborate on serving Haitian immi…
A delegation of Florida Baptist Haitian pastors recently met with Southern Baptist denominational leaders, pastors, ministry leaders, and community and civic leaders to discuss ways to serve as many as 15,000 Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio.
God ‘exceedingly and abundantly’ keeping His promises at Sumatra Baptist C…
ust over two years ago, on Easter Sunday 2022, Sumatra Baptist Church in the Panhandle of Florida began experiencing new life as it re-opened its doors to the community.
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