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Thomas A. Kinchen retires as BCF president

After more than 32 years serving as president of The Baptist College of Florida, where he “influenced multiple generations of pastors and church leaders,” Thomas A. Kinchen is retiring Dec. 31, 2022.
December 16, 2022
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Baptist College Of Florida Graduates (Florida Residents)

GRACEVILLE–Congratulations to these 10 Floridians who were among the 2022 Baptist College of Florida graduates.
December 15, 2022
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Florida Baptists approve 2023 budget/policy revisions/special sexual abuse…

Florida Baptists celebrated churches working together to expand God’s kingdom during the 2022 Florida Baptist State Convention held Nov. 14-15 at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola.
November 15, 2022
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Baptist College of Florida honors Kinchen, welcomes Cloer

Alumni and students from The Baptist College of Florida gathered Nov. 14 during breakfast to honor Thomas Kinchen, who will retire after serving more than 30 years as college president, and to welcome president-elect Clayton Cloer. 
November 14, 2022
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BCF Trustees receive reports/look toward future

In an Oct. 18 meeting, the Board of Trustees of The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville received reports from each of the committees outlining the significant work being done in each area. The executive committee informed the board of the sale of the clinic building and the re-lease agreement with the Tri-County Airport Authority. 
November 4, 2022
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Baptist College of Florida ranks eighth in online theology programs

The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville has been ranked by OnlineU, a higher education research publisher, as eighth in the 2022 best bachelor’s in theology online programs based on alumni salary.
August 8, 2022
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First Baptist, Orlando, serves Baptist College of Florida for 20 years

How do you celebrate a twentieth anniversary? For a mission team from First Baptist Church of Orlando, the answer is unexpected.
July 1, 2022
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Cloer named president of Baptist College of Florida

Clayton Cloer, senior pastor of the Church at the Cross in Orlando, has been named president of The Baptist College of Florida.
May 27, 2022
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Kinchen to BCF grads: ‘Be of good cheer’

The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) held its spring commencement ceremony for 29 graduates May 20 at its Graceville campus.
May 23, 2022
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BCF Presidential Search Committee named, seeks input to find next ‘visiona…

A five-member Presidential Search Committee has been named by trustees of The Baptist College of Florida to find the next president to continue the legacy of the institution founded in 1943.
March 4, 2022
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