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Churches partner with BCM as students navigate ‘sea of confusion’

Even with South Florida’s sunshine and ocean breezes just a few miles away, many students at University of Miami in Coral Gables find themselves swirling in a “sea of confusion.”
June 7, 2022
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Reaching the next generation of Hispanics in Stuart

Eighty-five percent. On Florida’s Atlantic coast, that is Gonzalo Perez’ focus. Perez, pastor of Mi Iglesia in Stuart, estimates that 85% of the Hispanic younger generation in his community is unchurched, and his church aims to reach those individuals with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
May 13, 2022
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Hundreds of Next Gen students gather to ignite passion for Christ

A convergence of college students and leaders determined to ignite a passion for Christ in their churches and on their campuses drew more than 400 to the annual Collegiate Weekend, held Feb. 4-5 at First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach.
February 17, 2022
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ONE NAME Orlando draws 2,000 college students to Worship Jesus

After two years in the making, an event planned by college students for college students brought together an under-reached community in Central Florida. “ONE NAME Orlando” was a night of worship and revival held at the University of Central Florida’s Addition Financial Arena in September.
November 30, 2021
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Student Ministers Get a Day of Encouragement and Sharpening

Student ministers in southeast Florida had the opportunity to be refreshed and encouraged during a one-day student minister retreat in Miami on Friday, Oct. 8.
October 18, 2021
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Florida BCM: experiencing the Lord’s favor in season of faithfulness

When a self-proclaimed atheist on campus began examining the Christian faith, Jacksonville Baptist Campus Ministry director Ben Braly reached out to the student, invited him to BCM and led him to faith in Jesus Christ.
September 21, 2021
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Lacking youth, First Baptist Cocoa steps out in faith to reach next gen

“We want our youth group to reflect the demographics of our community, a picture of heaven proclaiming the name of Jesus,” said Dean Williamson, who recently was named youth pastor at  First Baptist Church in Cocoa.
August 19, 2021
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Campus Minister Eddie Gilley: “Global outreach vital to student’s faith jo…

Summer mission teams or “Global Outreach” (GO) teams are a vital part of the fabric of the University of Florida Baptist Collegiate Ministries.
August 16, 2021
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GenSend students immerse themselves in North Miami’s culture, lostness

Sandy beaches and warm temperatures make Miami a summertime paradise and international tourist destination.  But for eight college students, the lost people of Miami compelled them to spend six weeks of their summer break in the city known as the Gateway to the Americas.
August 10, 2021
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Super Summer camps spur 143 professions of faith

LEESBURG– Super Summer Youth 2021 drew 607 students from across the state for a week of fellowship, worship and discipleship–resulting in 130 youth making professions of faith in Christ. The […]
August 5, 2021
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