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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.
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
First Baptist Church of Perry shows love to community with back-to-school…
As school children and their families in Perry bid farewell to summertime fun, they greet the coming school year with the love and support of First Baptist Church of Perry.
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)
From Miami to Curitiba: Pastor Jamil Ribeiro called to minister among Hisp…
After more than three decades of ministry in Miami—serving both the Brazilian and Hispanic communities—Pastor Jamil Ribeiro is following God’s call to return to his homeland of Brazil.
Food ministry feeds body and spirit
CRESTVIEW–Around 25,000 people are served annually by Live Oak Baptist Church Food Ministry in Crestview. Each week, the ministry packs and distributes 200 boxes filled with meat, fresh produce and […]
Church embraces ‘amazing opportunity’ of rapidly growing community
PARRISH—North River Church in Parrish, an unincorporated community in northwestern Manatee County, is going “above and beyond” to reach its community with the gospel. North River Church began as a […]
Could hosting a mobile dental clinic be next for your church?
If your church is considering hosting the Florida Baptist Convention’s Mobile Dental Unit as a mission outreach, Merrilee White says you should say yes to this opportunity.
Sports: ‘Gift from God to reach others’ with gospel
Understanding that sports and recreation are creative ways to build character, teamwork and practical discipleship, leaders in the church’s recreation ministry provide opportunities for the congregation to have more direct facetime with families, including those in the church and the community, on a more consistent and daily basis.
From Baptism to Boldness: UM Student Steps into the Great Commission
When Soph Shulse arrived at the University of Miami, she feared what many Christian students fear: being drawn away from the Christian faith.
Pastor offers ‘nothing but forgiveness’ for man who murdered wife
“I would say for him, we have nothing but forgiveness … love … a hope that his life has a better quality and one day he’ll come to know Jesus.”
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