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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.
Church offers warm embrace of God’s love as snow blankets northwest Florida
For many in northwest Florida, the anticipation of snow was a whimsical delight and a thrilling opportunity to stay home from school and work, build snowmen and sled down hills, something many never imagined they would do in their own neighborhoods. But for the homeless and those without heat in their homes, the threat of below-freezing temperatures and snowfall was chilling.
Primera Iglesia Bautista de Panama City: ‘Missions is our DNA’
PANAMA CITY–Political tensions were on the rise more than a decade ago in Venezuela where Hugh Redmon and his wife, Betsy, had served as International Mission Board missionaries for more […]
Next generation students provide help/encouragement after the storm
PUNTA GORDA–Like many churches in the path of Hurricane Milton, Tri-City Baptist Church in Punta Gorda was hit hard. On Friday morning after the storm, volunteers from the church began […]
Brian Nall to serve as West region catalyst for Florida Baptists
Longtime Florida Baptist Brian Nall has been tapped to serve as newly elected West region catalyst for the Florida Baptist Convention.
Relationships, encouragement and stewardship mark the ministry of Lewis Mi…
Building relationships with pastors and the churches they serve has been one of the greatest blessings for Lewis Miller, West region catalyst for the Florida Baptist Convention.
Tutoring Children and Youth: More than Just Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
In every county, some students struggle in some way with schoolwork, leading not only to low test scores, but also to minimal self-esteem, fear of failure, conflict within families and an inability to read and understand the word of God.
Youth event at Florida church thrives with focus on discipleship
By Tim Ellsworth CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (BP) – An annual youth evangelism event at First Baptist Church had been slowly dwindling when Tyler Pearce started as student pastor four years ago. […]
Hope after the storm: Worship center opens after six-year rebuild
Editor’s Note: As many churches throughout Florida are dealing with damage and even destruction to their facilities following the fury of recent hurricanes, church leaders can be encouraged by those […]
‘Flooded to the Ceiling:’ Keaton Beach church works to recover from Helene
It was day two of hurricane cleanup at Keaton Beach’s Blue Creek Baptist Church for Pastor Justin Goins and fellow church members when God sent in a cavalry of college men to help them win the battle against the mud, sludge and debris left by Hurricane Helene inside their church.
First Baptist Church in Horseshoe Beach: ‘Cast down, but not defeated’
Known for its laid-back, friendly fishing village vibe, the quaint community of Horseshoe Beach found itself directly in the recent path of Hurricane Helene’s 140 mph winds and 20-foot storm surge. Today, the community is in pieces–once again.
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