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Next Generation Ministries

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.

2026 VBS Regional Training | North Region

2026 VBS Regional Training | North Region Location: FBC Alachua | 14005 NW 146th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615 Date: March 14, 2026 Deadline to Register: March 12, 2026 SCHEDULE 8:30 AM: […]
November 3, 2025
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FAU’s BCM leader spearheads spiritual engagement amid campus challenges

At the bustling Florida Atlantic University campus, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, under the leadership of director Colin Rhodes, is making strides in fostering spiritual growth and community engagement among students.
April 25, 2024
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Revival and unity: Faith movement ignites at Florida State University

Florida State University became the setting of revival and spiritual awakening following a recent evangelistic event known as Unite.
March 21, 2024
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Florida Baptist Take Part In Conclave

Florida Baptists Well Represented at Conclave Conference Florida Baptists were well represented at Conclave, an annual youth ministry conference, which drew 800 student ministry workers from multiple states to be […]
February 1, 2019
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Next Gen leaders gather for training, encouragement

Recent research has indicated that 75% of Christ followers trust in Christ before the age of 18.  The Next Generation Ministry division of the Florida Baptist Convention recently hosted a […]
September 26, 2018
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2018 VBS Regional Training Registration | LifeWay

THEME VERSE: His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 […]
December 18, 2017
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Florida Baptist collegiate ministers ready to welcome new students

In August thousands of freshmen and transferring students will walk onto sun-drenched and moss-covered pathways of Florida’s college campuses looking for a group of friends, searching for activities and a […]
July 31, 2017
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Why Reach the Next Generation?

Why Reach the Next Generation? I am a huge sports fan and am especially passionate about college football. Successful college football programs have multiple staff persons devoted to high school […]
October 4, 2016
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Super Summer ’16 focuses on recharging youth ministries

Student Pastor Heath Woolman took 60 youth to Super Summer ’16 and found the camp to be the unifying catalyst the group needed. “Our youth group has had a fragmented history,” […]
August 11, 2016
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Cradle-to-college focus of next generation ministry

When First Baptist Church of Orange Park had a staffing gap to fill with the departure of their student minister, church leaders sought to look at a new model that […]
May 6, 2016
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