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Southwest FL churches teach missions, discipleship, giving during VBS

After Lifeway’s popular Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs were canceled across the nation in 2020, due to the global pandemic, the anticipation was at an all-time high this year as Southwest Florida churches geared up for hosting the century old program.
August 4, 2021
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New Moore Haven pastor brings evangelistic fervor to community

Located on the southwest banks of Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee River, the small town of Moore Haven was often called “Little Chicago,” in the days when riverboat traffic came down the Caloosahatchee Canal hauling cattle, fruits and vegetables from Central Florida.
July 5, 2021
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Florida Baptist family to celebrate ties that bind during 2021 FBSC meeting

Florida Baptists will gather to celebrate “Blessed Be the Tie” that unites the family of believers in Christ when the 2021 Florida Baptist State Convention convenes in Lakeland Nov. 8-9.
June 22, 2021
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Naples Family Church – Committed to Being “Simple and Small”

Like many other churches across the nation, COVID-19 threw plans out the window, leaving leaders of all kinds scrambling to adjust. Putting plans on hold and pulling audibles became essential for pastors and church planters like Dave Gipson over the past year.
June 8, 2021
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First Sebring: cultivating environment of evangelism

In recent years, the city of Sebring has seen lasting ripples of the gospel wash through its community as First Baptist Church has cultivated an environment of evangelism that flowed from its members to their neighbors. 
May 25, 2021
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After fire destroys sanctuary, church finds new vision by linking arms wit…

After a blazing fire consumed Morningstar Baptist Church’s 60-year-old sanctuary in February, members stood unwavering in their mission to reach the community and watched as God breathed unexpected new life in its vision.
May 5, 2021
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First Sebring leads 373 to Christ during 12 Hours of Sebring

While cars were roaring around the world-renowned Sebring International Raceway during the Twelve Hours of Sebring, members of First Baptist Church in Sebring were on a race of their own—presenting the gospel of Christ to the thousands of fans who attended the annual event.
April 26, 2021
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Challenge 2025 Breakouts: A Time to Sharpen and Encourage Florida Baptists

The Challenge 2025 gathering at First Baptist Church Orlando kicked off with worship and an encouraging warm welcome by Tommy Green, executive director treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention and David Uth, First Orlando’s pastor.
February 22, 2021
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Challenge 2025 Gathering: Florida Baptists regather, refocus and pray for…

While acknowledging “no one ever anticipated the challenges of this past year,” Tommy Green implored Florida Baptists to “stay on the wall.
February 18, 2021
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Haitian church planter has heart to reach southwest Florida

Originally from a small community in southeast Haiti, Daniel Garcon has seen areas that desperately need the gospel – and he believes southwest Florida is one of them.
January 25, 2021
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