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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.
‘Never alone’: Church planter grateful for loving response from other chur…
The sobering sights of a fridge being flipped over, baby dolls floating by, and scattered Legos across the lawn greeted Ronnie Rentz, who planted Covenant Hope Church in St. Petersburg in 2022, when he returned home following Hurricane Helene’s landfall in late September.
First Orlando continues prayer for pastor’s wife after attack
Lucy Pat Curl, the wife of a leader in First Baptist Church’s Pastoral Care ministry, remains in a coma four days after an attack at her home.
‘God at work’ in students’ hearts and lives at Univ. of Central Florida
What is Brad Crawford’s one message to those who may be disheartened about the darkness in the world and what that might mean for the next generation? His one message is a simple three words: “God is greater.”
Hispanic Florida Baptists celebrate graduation as trained chaplains
ORLANDO—Thirty-eight Hispanic Florida Baptists were recognized Jan. 18 at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Orlando as they graduated from the Florida Baptist Convention’s chaplaincy course, bringing the total of Hispanic Florida […]
Church earns ECAP accreditation, opens ‘door for gospel conversation and t…
Florida Baptist executive pastor Chris Dotson believes that building a fence really high is a matter of “gospel integrity.” He takes this conviction to heart in guarding South Tampa Fellowship against sexual abuse.
30 families celebrate life together at baby shower
They arrived with broken dreams, financial challenges and worries about the future. They left with practical gifts, cherished memories and renewed hope.
Minister equipping pipeline develops future pastors in Florida and beyond
What began as a discipleship process to help coach and develop the next generation of pastors in Central Florida has become a framework that is now being used to equip […]
Young nurse breathes new life into Florida Baptist Nursing Fellowship
Madison Chase loves caring for people; that’s why she became a nurse. Her journey to nursing and love of science began in a high school anatomy course.
Bell Shoals Church expands one of its ‘best and most impactful ministries’
In mid-September, members from across all five locations of Bell Shoals Church gathered in a combined campus celebration to reflect on the past year of ministry and celebrate “every number, name and story that makes our faith family so special.”
Children learn to serve church through Kids Worship Camp
More than 80 volunteers and 200 children converged on the campus of Bell Shoals Church in Brandon for the sixth annual Kids Worship Camp, July 15-19.
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