Southwest
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.
Happy Birthday Jesus Parties reach thousands of children with gospel
LEHIGH ACRES—Whether it’s on the side of a mountain, in a remote village or in a neighborhood park, Misión Hispana is on a mission to share the gospel with every […]
Fellowship Church honors deacon for 40 years of service
Pictured above: Bill coaching his 4-5 year old flag football team. IMMOKALEE— For 40 years, he has loved. He has served. He has taught. And, even when times were tough, […]
‘Incredibly gracious and big God’ fuels partnerships between churches/regi…
The long, scenic miles across Alligator Alley could not hinder southwest Florida Baptist pastors from coming “right beside” Larry Brister, a pastor serving in Ft. Lauderdale.
Southwest Florida church witnesses unprecedented number of baptisms/life c…
April found herself searching for purpose and struggling to find direction. She had grown up attending church with her family, so she did an online search for Baptist churches near her and found First Naples. On January 23, after years of searching for purpose, April found life change.
Handmade dresses share God’s love with little girls throughout world
Little girls around the world are smiling and experiencing God’s love through handmade dresses sewn by the volunteer women of Sew Culture ministry.
Encouraging the encouragers in southwest Florida
Since Hurricane Ian crashed into Florida’s Gulf Coast on Sept. 28, bringing catastrophic winds, rain and an estimated 12-foot storm surge to cities in its direct path, southwest Florida pastors, their wives and local churches have served their commu
‘On mission and making a difference’
It’s not just a nostalgic memory; it’s the future of missions for local churches, Irene Owens-Sharrett believes.
Florida Baptists come together to celebrate victories, look to future duri…
Close to 1,000 Florida Baptists came together to celebrate victories and look to the future in reaching Florida’s 22 million residents with the gospel during the Challenge 2025 Gathering held Feb. 28 at First Baptist Church in Orlando.
Florida Baptists’ most-read stories of 2022 offer inspiration and challenge
nspirational stories about the naming of a new president for The Baptist College of Florida, churches using creative strategies to reach their communities with the gospel, pastors encouraging pastors, and disaster relief volunteers responding in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian are among the Florida Baptist Convention’s 15 most-read stories in 2022.
Hurricane Ian: ‘Stepping stone to greater service’
Her husband had died just before Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida Sept. 28. As her first Thanksgiving without him approached, Marilyn* felt “so alone.” She welcomed the prayers of Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers and gladly accepted the Thanksgiving meal they offered her.
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