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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.
Never Too Old: Planting a Refuge in Bunnell
While pastoring in North Carolina, the Lord spoke to David Vannoy through Genesis 35:1, where God told Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there…” Vannoy believed that God was calling him to return to the place of his blessing, which was Flagler County, Florida where he had previously pastored for 18 years. In October 2016, after months of praying and waiting, God opened the door for him and his wife Donna to relocate to Bunnell, county seat of Flagler County.
Sending and Sowing in Yulee
“While we have been a supporting church many times, Exchange Church campus is our first experience as a sending church,” says Lynn Hyatt, Senior Pastor of Callahan First Baptist. And as a sending church they not only provided one of their own staff to be the church planter, but also sent out approximately 70 adults to assist in starting the new church. “From the beginning of this process we have seen God’s confirmation we were following His direction,” adds Pastor Hyatt, who has served at Callahan First Baptist for forty years.
Stetson Baptist Packs 57,000 Meals for Hungry Children at Home and Abroad
Stetson Baptist Church in DeLand made a tangible difference in the fight against hunger this month by packing 57,000 meals for hungry children at home and abroad through the organization Feeding Children Everywhere.
Fueled Sports Ministry Provides Significant Outreach in Glen St. Mary
“I need some help with my life and marriage. Would you come talk to me and my husband?” This question was posed to Pastor Chas Rowland at the close of a soccer game on the grounds of his church. Pastor Rowland, a soccer coach with his church’s Fueled Sports Ministry, readily agreed to meet with the couple in their home, and a week later the husband yielded his life to Jesus Christ.
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.
Revitalization is Happening at Oceanway Church NSB!
Pastor Daniel Deig describes New Smyrna Beach as your “classic beach town.” And located three miles from the beach is Oceanway NSB, a church that has recently undergone transition and revitalization.
Church Replant is Starting Over, Refocusing, Narrowing In
Pastor Garry Taylor Jr. has a history with this church; he previously served at Tabernacle as youth pastor for 10 years, left for six years, and was called back as lead pastor in October 2017. And when he returned, there were 12 people in worship on Sunday mornings. A once successful church now needed to make changes.
Regional Evangelism Conferences 2019
Who’s Your One | Regional Evangelism Conferences West Regional Evangelism Conference DATE: Monday, March 11, 2019 TIME: 4pm – 8pm LOCATION: Baptist College of Florida, R.G. Lee Chapel, 5400 College Dr., Graceville, […]
Mount Horeb BC becomes Norwood Community Church
One Florida Baptist church that has been a bastion of faith in its community for almost 95 years will continue its journey under a new name. Mount Horeb Baptist Church […]
Sharper Ministry Conference 2020
February 20, 27, 29 & March 5, 7 Sharper! offered at multiple sites throughout Florida. A day of strengthening as ministry peer groups come together to gain fresh perspectives from fellow […]
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