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During this season: campus ministers engage and disciple students virtually

It was a season fraught with uncertainty and disappointment. After discipling and investing in a group of collegians for seven months and expecting to bring the ministry to fruition at the school year’s end, Florida Baptist Campus Ministry directors discovered that due to COVID-19, students would not return to campus after spring break.
June 9, 2020
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Tallahassee churches to hold citywide virtual VBS

The vision at Bradfordville First Baptist Church is to make disciples who love upward, inward and outward. And this summer, the “outward” component of that vision will take on new meaning.
May 26, 2020
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Next steps for NextGen ministries in the local church

To help church leaders navigate the murky waters of social distancing guidelines and the uncertainties of the weeks ahead, the Florida Baptist Convention hosted a video conferencing call for nearly 40 next generation ministry leaders in the southeast region.
April 21, 2020
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Bobby Bowden calls BCM students to a life of faith

Florida State University’s iconic football coach Bobby Bowden returned to the site of some of his greatest victories to challenge students to follow the Lord’s leadership in their lives.
October 23, 2019
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Student and Kid Ministers Encouraged and Equipped at Next Gen Retreats

Jordan Floro, student pastor at Hibernia Baptist Church in Fleming Island, admitted the past few months had taken a toll on him. “Between a busy summer and walking with families through some difficult things, I was tired and a little worn down,” he said. But when he attended a Florida Baptist student minister retreat in September, he found a source of renewal and strength he desperately needed.
October 22, 2019
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South Florida Pastors Commit to Reaching College Students for Christ

Twenty-two South Florida pastors came together at the University of Miami’s (UM) Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) building to make a commitment to serve and reach college students in their city with the Gospel.
October 14, 2019
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Student Ministries Gather for Super Summer Camp

Florida Baptist student ministries gathered get for a week of fun and spiritual growth for Super Summer. Super Summer camp took place July 8-12, 2019. 30 Florida Baptist churches, totaling 650 people, gathered at Lake Yale Baptist Camp and Conference Center for the annual event.
August 13, 2019
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Super Summer Kids off to a Great Start

Last fall at the inaugural Kid Minister Retreat the idea of a kid’s ministry camp was discussed. After planning for several months, the first ever Super Summer Kids took place July 15-18, 2019, at Lake Yale Baptist Camp and Conference Center.
August 12, 2019
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Maximize Your Summer

Summer ministries are here. Vacation Bible School, camps, mission trips, and the various other activities fill up the schedules of student and kid ministries. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to maximize your summer in ministry.
May 29, 2019
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Spring Break Offers College Missions Opportunities

Spring break is often a time when college students from around the country descend on warmer climates, like our great state, to take advantage of its many tourist destinations. But for college students connected to our Florida Baptist churches and Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM), spring break provides a unique opportunity for them to engage in Christ’s mission through organizations such as Send Relief of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and the International Mission Board (IMB) to serve and share the Gospel with those who need it most.
May 17, 2019
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