Stories
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.
Baptist Collegiate Ministries at UF is tops in sending students on mission
GAINESVILLE–When college students arrive at Baptist Collegiate Ministries at University of Florida each year, they learn quickly about the opportunities for international mission trips. It is actually a stated goal, […]
Sent to Australia: Praying for opportunities to share gospel
CORAL SPRINGS—Keh, born in Malaysia, and his wife, Jessica, born in Hong Kong, have served Chinese Baptist Church of Coral Springs for the past eight years, and they are now […]
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief responding to Hurricane Melissa devastation
JAMAICA–As Hurricane Melissa unleashed its fury on multiple Caribbean islands over the past several days, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief is gearing up to respond. On Saturday, Nov. 1, even as […]
Bringing ‘missions to life’ for children during outdoor event
Photos by Teresa Dobson MILTON–Outdoor fun and missions came together at Camp Paquette in Milton as Cora Baptist Church in Jay hosted Children’s Missions Outdoor Adventure. Nearly 70 children participated […]
Spreading the Gospel in Cuba
“Cuba is very special to me because it is the land of my heritage,” said Jennifer Duncan, ministry associate for missions and women’s ministry at First Baptist Church Chipley. In 2014, Duncan went on mission to Cuba, meeting her uncle for the first time.
My Heart for Florida: A Launch Pad for the Gospel
Not long ago, I visited the University of Central Florida with Brad Crawford, our Baptist Collegiate Ministry director there. He showed me something fascinating: The 50-yard line of the UCF football stadium was built on the same latitude as Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
Churches come beside churches to strengthen sending/leadership pipelines
More than 30 pastors and church leaders from across Florida gathered at Calvary Church in Clearwater Oct. 9–10 for the Florida Senders Network meeting, a two-day event designed to help churches strengthen their sending and leadership pipelines for missions and church planting.
Record-breaking financial distribution given to support retired Florida Ba…
This month, Rick Wheeler, president and chief executive officer of Florida Baptist Financial Services, signed the 2025 distribution of the Florida Baptist Retired Shepherd’s Fund to Mission:Dignity.
Florida Baptists to unite in virtual prayer gatherings prior to 2025 annua…
In preparation for the 2025 Florida Baptist State Convention annual meeting, to be held Nov. 10-11 at First Baptist Church in Orlando, Florida Baptists plan to unite in virtual prayer gatherings to seek God’s “blessing and power.”
Hispanic pastors and leaders gather in Hialeah for Por Su Reino conference
More than 150 Hispanic pastors and church leaders from across South Florida gathered on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Florida Baptist Convention’s Southeast Regional Center in Hialeah for Por Su Reino, a one-day conference designed to inspire, connect and equip ministry leaders for gospel-centered work across the region.
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