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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.
Sproles recalls chaos and ‘God’s presence’ in FSU shooting
Barry Sproles was in his car, about to leave the Florida State University campus Thursday (April 17) when he saw what looked like something out of a movie. But he knew it was real.
Florida Baptists pray for FSU campus in aftermath of shooting
A shooting today (April 17) on the Florida State University campus has injured an unknown number of people, with the extent of injuries unknown at this time.
Breaking News! Green Scholarship Continued
We are excited to announce the fourth year of the Dr. Tommy & Karen Green Scholarship (formerly known as the Florida Baptist Pastor’s Theological Education Scholarship)
“Llorando”: Iglesias pierden miembros y líderes mientras finalizan los pro…
Son pastores, diáconos y otros clérigos que trabajan activamente en las 500 iglesias haitianas de la Convención Bautista del Sur – al menos por cuatro semanas más.
‘Crying’: Churches losing members, leaders as legal immigration programs e…
They are pastors, deacons, and other clergy, actively working among the 500 Haitian churches in the Southern Baptist Convention – at least for another four weeks.
Jeff Iorg thanks Florida Baptists for gospel focus and generosity/urges Fl…
In a recent one-on-one interview with the Florida Baptist Convention, Jeff Iorg, president and CEO of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, thanked Florida Baptists for their generosity in giving to the Cooperative Program and partnership in sharing the gospel throughout the world, and he further urged Florida Baptists to maintain such gospel focus and “stand strong” even amid current denominational challenges.
Florida Baptists share hope of John 3:16 on 3/16
From training believers to share their Christian testimonies … to inviting neighbors and friends to attend worship services … to videotaping John 3:16 in more than one language, Florida Baptist churches and associations joined together March 16 (3/16) to share the good news of John 3:16, which encapsulates the essence of the gospel.
One More Child announces leadership transitions
One More Child leaders announced Feb. 25 that Chief Operations Officer Stephen Robert has been appointed by the organization’s board of directors to the role of president and CEO, while former president and CEO Jerry Haag will serve as the CEO of One More Child Foundation.
Haitian fellowship meets immigration upheaval with advocacy, guidance, Gos…
“From the start of the administration, the focus on deportation, the focus on limiting or closing the border, getting rid of the (Customs and Border Protections One) app that was actually allowing people to go through a legal process. That was very difficult, very challenging,” Felix told Baptist Press.
2024 Cooperative Program Giving: Thank you Florida Baptists
The compassion and generosity of Florida Baptist churches to the Cooperative Program has enabled us to propel missions throughout our state, our nation and our world! Thank you for your sacrificial giving as we partner with the family of Florida Baptist churches to release 51% of Cooperative Program dollars outside of Florida to reach the nations.
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