Missions
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.
Florida Baptists unite in prayer for seafarers aboard Icon of the Seas
On Saturday, Sept. 13, pastors, business leaders, civic officials and ministry partners gathered aboard Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship docked at Port Miami, for the 2025 Gala and National Day of Prayer for Seafarers, hosted by the International Seafarers Ministry of Miami (ISM).
Caring for Miami’s Mobile Food Market offers groceries, dignity and the go…
When the big blue bus pulls into a school, clinic or church campus, a line is already forming. Volunteers in bright shirts bow their heads to pray with anyone who asks. Then the doors open—and people begin moving through what looks like a public grocery store on wheels, one shopping basket at a time.
Church celebrates more than 100 new believers on Gridiron Sunday
More than 100 professions of faith were made on Gridiron Sunday at First Baptist Church DeFuniak Springs. The event, held in August, featured a powerful message from evangelistic guest speaker Ken Freeman.
First Baptist Church in Horseshoe Beach: Witnessing one year of God’s good…
When many in Dixie County and the north region think of Horseshoe Beach, one word comes to mind—resilience. Known for its laid-back, friendly fishing village vibe, the quaint community located in Florida’s Big Bend region found itself in the direct path of three major hurricanes in just 13 months in 2023-24.
One year after Helene’s destruction, Blue Creek Baptist Church, meeting in…
One year after Hurricane Helene flooded their church and destroyed everything inside, members of Blue Creek Baptist Church in Keaton Beach are now holding services beneath a pole barn on their new property, attracting visitors almost every week and looking ahead to the future and the construction of a new building.
Marion Baptist Association Preps for Emergencies with New Ham Radio Operat…
With plans for its own ham radio room and new radio tower, Marion Baptist Association in Ocala will soon be taking part in emergency communications to help local churches and their membership during statewide disaster relief efforts.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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