Community
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.
English language missions conference offers training and more to churches…
As the number of people seeking to learn to speak English increases across the state of Florida, Baptist churches are responding to the need by offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes as part of their local ministries.
Small church has big heart to serve community
Young children crying because the pangs of hunger are relentless. Elderly people having to scrimp and save to buy a jar of peanut butter. Parents, some working more than one job, unable to put a nutritious meal on the table.
Planting seeds of gospel by meeting physical needs
When First Baptist Church of Fort McCoy hosts a monthly food distribution for needy families or hosts free dental clinics for the uninsured, Pastor Jeff May is always there to invite individuals to church and to pray individually with those who request it.
Health care partnership provides care for Port Tampa Bay seafarers
Thousands of seafarers–representing hundreds of countries–come through Port Tampa Bay each year. Although the role that the seafarers fulfill is crucial to a global economy, their health care and well-being are often overlooked.
Mobile Dental Ministry builds bridges to share gospel
When Farrell and Crystal Crews retired, they knew they wanted to go into missions full-time. What they didn’t know was that God already had a place for them to serve.
Serve Tour Volunteers Make a Difference in Jacksonville
On September 16-17, more than 840 volunteers joined Send Relief for Serve Tour Jacksonville to show the love of Christ across the city!
Back-to-School Bash Draws a Crowd
Nearly 300 people passed through the doors of Live Oak Baptist Church in Vernon for the ninth annual Back-to-School Bash held in August. Families in attendance were greeted by local pastors and ministry workers who shared the gospel and prayed with them.
Former drug addict finds redemption in church rehab featured in new film
“Would God put somebody on this earth to be nothing but a drug addict and to die in that sin?” That was John Draxinger’s first question when he heard the Gospel in a jail cell around July 4, 2013.
Perry church partners with school through Homework Help Club
Through its new Homework Help Club, First Baptist Church in Perry is helping struggling students thrive in school due to a unique partnership with nearby Taylor County Elementary School.
Dedicated deacon creates thriving food ministry from desire to share his f…
With a desire to serve his Savior, Gary Watson began offering free produce and Christian tracts to Live Oak residents more than 10 years ago. Today his faithfulness has expanded into a food distribution ministry that serves as a channel of blessing to more than 2,500 people each month.
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