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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.
Beyond the Pulpit, Endless Pastor Responsibilities
A pastor’s responsibilities extend far beyond the pulpit. Their role requires that they wear every hat, work every day, and be available every hour, while their tasks are ever-increasing. Pastors located in inner-city churches also get an extra helping of danger and despair added to their plates.
Honoring Hezekiah Walters
ving the loss of a loved one, particularly a child, we all question why? Why my child, why now, why is this happening to me, why did it happen like this? We will rely on family, friends and our pastor for support. But what happens when the person suffering the loss is the pastor? Who does the pastor lean on during his time of profound grief?
Dominica, WI Feeding of 5,000 Crusade – Emulating Jesus, Matthew 14…
The Florida Baptist Convention, Florida Baptist Children’s Home and One More Child collaborated with and mobilized 40+ churches, both stateside and local, to facilitate the Dominica, Windward Islands Feeding of 5,000 Crusade this past June. Thousands of hurting and hungry adults and children were fed and more than five-hundred accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior!
Pastors & Wives Gala Celebration – Appreciating and Celebrating…
Giving back to those who give as a profession, the Florida Baptist Convention, Central Region held the Pastors and Wives Gala Celebration at the elegant Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, this past May. Attendees were honored for their ministry and enjoyed a beautiful evening filled with praise, worship, music and a delicious meal.
Testimonials: All in with Jesus Christ | Second Annual Hispanic Youth Retr…
The second annual Hispanic Youth Retreat was hosted by several Hispanic Churches on May 4, 2019 in Orlando. The retreat was held at Casa Portadores de Gloria (CPG), pastored by Esdras Toirac. The Hispanic Churches united in their mission to shape, sharpen and challenge their young people to be more like Christ and less like the culture around them.
Official Notice: Nominations for State Convention Committees Open
A Committee on Nominations composed of pastors, laypersons, and church staff has been appointed by the officers of the Florida Baptist State Convention. Phillip Herrington, pastor of First Baptist Church, Live Oak, was named to chair the 18-member committee.
In the Wild, Central Region VBS Training
“I love the VBS Trainings. It’s amazing to connect with other churches throughout the state. We had the chance to encourage and pray for each other as we get ready for the summer. Some of the best ideas I’ve gotten for ministry have come from networking with other churches and hearing their stories,” shared Amanda Peavy, Children’s Ministry Director at Church at the Cross.
USVI Men’s Conference and Marriage Seminar, It Begins with Healing
Strengthening men and strengthening marriage were the focuses of the recent USVI Men’s Conference and Marriage Seminar, both held March 22-24 at Cruz Bay Baptist Churchin St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Spiritual Evening of Inspired Preaching at Evangelism Conference
The Central Florida Regional Evangelism Conference was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church of Winter Haven. The event theme ‘Who’s Your One?’, sparked raw and uplifting emotions during the four-hour event of sharing, worship and praise. “It doesn’t get any better than that!”, stated Dr. Jeffery Singletary.
Honoring Church Leaders in Local Ministry and Beyond
The North American Mission Board (NAMB) recently sponsored two luncheons for pastors, staff and missions leaders in the Central Region of the Florida Baptist Convention. These events took place at […]
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