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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.
Mission Hill Church builds for the future
TEMPLE TERRACE—For about 40 years, the steeple-topped sanctuary of Mission Hill Church has been home for countless weddings, baptisms, living Christmas trees, one of the longest running dramas of Heaven’s […]
Equipping the saints for small group ministry
“There is a race for the hearts and lives of children,” said Dennis Dean, minister of children at Olive Baptist Church. “Beliefs and moral foundations are in place by age 13, and Satan is competing very hard for children’s souls because he knows they are vulnerable.
Commissioned … Called to Go, Pray and Give
“Many people have a view of missions as being overseas and around the world, but it is here in Pensacola and across the street too,” said Sean Cook, director of mobilization, Olive Baptist Church.
At 140 years old, Lakes Church experiences change/maintains laser focus on…
Preparing to celebrate its 140th anniversary in May, Lakes Church in Lakeland has experienced significant change through the years, but the church’s DNA remains unchanged.
Florida Baptist layperson, Kyle Ramsey, honored by Western Cuba Baptists
HAVANA–Kyle Ramsey, a layperson at First Baptist Church Brandon, was honored recently by the Western Cuba Baptist Convention for the significant spiritual impact he has made over his 25 years […]
Florida Baptists’ oldest church celebrates 200 years/looks to future
First Baptist Church of Campbellton is more than just the first Baptist church in its community. True to its name and at 200 years old, it is the first continuously functioning church cooperating with the Florida Baptist State Convention.
Investing in men to invest in others
PORT ST. JOHN–First Baptist Church of Port St. John has seen firsthand the value of investing in men. This year marked the fourth annual Men on Fire conference, a gathering […]
Baptist association ‘advances legacy’ with focus on vision
The average age of the 31 Baptist churches in this small north Florida town is 114. In fact, 22 of the churches in the Middle Florida Baptist Association in Madison are more than 100 years old.
Visionary pastor recognized for transformational ministry after 40 years
Tim Wilder arrived at First Baptist Church of Kissimmee when the average cost of a new car was around $9,000, the first clunky cell phone made its debut, and “Back to the Future” was the number one box office hit.
Continuing Together Tour fuels Florida Baptists’ collective mission
The Continuing Together Tour has officially launched, with Stephen Rummage, Florida Baptists’ executive director-treasurer, sharing his vision for the Florida Baptist Convention.
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