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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.
Iglesia Local offers bilingual ministry at church plant/celebrates first S…
When Pastor David Uribe planted the new church Iglesia Local in Jacksonville, he wanted to reach the Hispanic community with a bilingual ministry that would have both multigenerational and multicultural impact.
Young church plant reaches growing Brazilian population in Florida
On February 10, Primeira Igreja Batista em Clermont (First Baptist Church of Clermont – Brazilian) celebrated its one-year anniversary with a moment of unforgettable joy: the baptism of a man named Marcelo, whose story of salvation has already begun to ripple into his family, the community and the nations.
Trusting God with every step: Glory City Church brings gospel hope to Lake…
When Pastor Andy Vital and his wife, Deborha, packed up their belongings in New Jersey and drove toward an uncertain future in South Florida, they had no jobs, no savings for the journey—and no doubt that God had called them.
First Baptist Ocala celebrates 175th anniversary/looks toward future
“A church’s headlights ought to always shine brighter than its taillights.”
That’s what Pastor Emeritus Ed Johnson reminded members of First Baptist Church of Ocala during its recent two-day 175th anniversary celebration.
Cornerstone Baptist Church: Pushing back the darkness in Santa Rosa County
Editor’s Note: Eric Mitchell is one of the featured church planters in 2025 Maguire State Mission Offering resources. The statewide 2025 offering goal of $1 million is earmarked to help reach the […]
Florida Baptist mission team travels to Chicago ‘to see, to serve and to s…
The simple act of offering a cup of cold water and lemonade on a hot summer day, served with a smile and a prayer, opened hundreds of hearts to the gospel recently in downtown Chicago.
State Board of Missions celebrates God’s work in Florida/conducts business
In its August 2025 meeting, the Florida Baptist State Board of Missions addressed a full docket of business items
Rebuilding from 2020 hurricane during its 75th year, East Brent Baptist Ch…
“We have an incredible staff who is not afraid of getting their hands dirty, and we could not have pulled this off without their servant leadership,” said Wade Rials, senior pastor, East Brent Baptist Church in Pensacola.
Hispanic Baptist churches unite in Miami to advance the gospel through uni…
Nearly 500 pastors, leaders and members from Hispanic Baptist churches across Florida gathered at Elevate Church in Miami Lakes on Aug. 2 for Confraternidad 2025: Unidos en Cristo para Impactar Nuestro Mundo (United in Christ to Reach Our World)
Close to 400 Black/multicultural leaders gather for 2025 state fellowship
Nearly 400 Florida Baptist pastors, ministry leaders and church members gathered at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando July 17–19 for the 2025 Black Multicultural State Fellowship.
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