Multicultural
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.
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.
Staying anchored to the Bible revitalizes southwest Florida church
In the face of “obstacles and barriers that constantly tried to derail and discourage,” Jerome Anderson and his wife knew what their focus had to be.
Iglesias bautistas hispanas se unen en Miami para avanzar el evangelio a t…
Casi 500 pastores, líderes y miembros de iglesias bautistas hispanas de toda Florida se reunieron en Elevate Church en Miami Lakes el 2 de agosto para la Confraternidad 2025: Unidos en Cristo para Impactar Nuestro Mundo
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.
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.
Story of salvation and baptismal waters ripple from Florida to Brazil
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.
Florida Hispanic Baptists shine at national celebration in Dallas
Florida Hispanic Baptists played a visible role during the 2025 Hispanic Celebration hosted by the Red Bautista Hispana Nacional (National Hispanic Baptist Network), held June 8 at First Baptist Church in Dallas.
Baptism Stories that Go Beyond Numbers: Inside Iglesia Real’s Gospel Impact
HOLLYWOOD— At Iglesia Real in Hollywood, every baptism is more than a metric—it’s a miracle. Behind each individual who steps into the water is a story of grace and transformation, […]
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