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Ethnic fellowships display Florida diversity

Florida Baptist diversity was on display Nov 15 during the 2022 annual gathering of the Florida Baptist State Convention at Olive Baptist Church.
November 15, 2022
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Jones challenges pastors to seek Christlikeness

Preaching from Colossians 3:1-11, Florida Baptist pastor Daryl Jones challenged his fellow Southern Baptist pastors to seek Christlikeness while constantly rejecting the old ways of the world.
June 14, 2022
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Focus on Scripture and community outreach revitalizes church

When Pastor Adrian Taylor thinks about the revitalization and growth that Springhill Missionary Baptist Church has experienced over the past 17 years, he is quick to give credit to God and His unchanging Word, the Bible.
May 9, 2022
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Moving the Church Forward Post-Pandemic

As the world enters a new post-pandemic normal, churches are asking themselves, “What now?” and Mark Croston, director of Black church partnerships at Lifeway Christian Resources, is helping Florida Baptist Black multicultural pastors and leaders answer that question.
April 19, 2022
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Jacksonville pastor perseveres through multiple moves and locations

Despite moving seven times to locations on every side of Jacksonville except the east side, Barry Townsend, pastor of Elevation Church, has not given up.
November 18, 2021
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Panhandle pastor to be nominated as first VP when FBSC gathers

Pastor Dwight Woods will be nominated as first vice president of the 2021-22 Florida Baptist State Convention by fellow Panhandle pastor Mike Orr when the meeting convenes in Lakeland, Nov. 8-9.
July 13, 2021
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Hispanic, Black congregations deal with COVID-19 health, economic disparit…

While COVID-19 has impacted all sectors of the U.S. population, studies show African American and Hispanic communities have suffered disproportionate tolls in death, illness and loss of income. Researchers link the disparities to long-term racial inequities in health care and employment.
June 17, 2020
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For Such a Time as This | 2019 Black Multicultural State Fellowship Confer…

Multiethnic, multicultural, Black, Caribbean and Haitian pastors gathered in unity through fellowship, networking, encouragement and ministry training during the 2019 Black Multicultural State Fellowship Conference.
September 11, 2019
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Equipping Leaders to Engage a Changing Culture

This year’s Refocus Conference, with the theme of “Equipping Leaders to Engage a Changing Culture”, was held on March 22nd and 23rd at North Jacksonville Baptist Church and was attended by over 200 participants.
April 16, 2019
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Sharper Ministry Conference 2020

February 20, 27, 29 & March 5, 7 Sharper! offered at multiple sites throughout Florida. A day of strengthening as ministry peer groups come together to gain fresh perspectives from fellow […]
January 2, 2019
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