Stories
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.
Pickett Lake Camp in Mayo, FL
Pickett Lake Camp in Mayo, FL is now accepting resumes for Camp Director. Submit a cover letter, resume and at least three references to plcampsearch@gmail.com. Once your application is received, you […]
From North Miami to Miami Shores: How a faith-filled merger gave new life…
What began as a simple search for rental space to accommodate COVID-era worship services unexpectedly became a Spirit-led merger that provided a permanent home for the growing Filipino American Christian Church—and a testimony of God’s faithfulness.
2026 Pastors Conference to feature micro conferences
The 2026 SBC Pastors’ Conference aims to feature events for every member of a church leadership team. Conference President Aaron Burgner provided details in a video released Tuesday.
Director of missions retires After 37 years of faithful leadership and ser…
“He would frequently travel around the area counting new homes and praying for each soul moving in, that they would find a church home,” said Wendy Goetzke, ministry assistant, Okaloosa Baptist Association.
Iglesia Local offers bilingual ministry at church plant/celebrates first S…
When Pastor David Uribe planted the new church Iglesia Local in Jacksonville, he wanted to reach the Hispanic community with a bilingual ministry that would have both multigenerational and multicultural impact.
Young church plant reaches growing Brazilian population in Florida
On February 10, Primeira Igreja Batista em Clermont (First Baptist Church of Clermont – Brazilian) celebrated its one-year anniversary with a moment of unforgettable joy: the baptism of a man named Marcelo, whose story of salvation has already begun to ripple into his family, the community and the nations.
Village Point Church is on mission to multiply churches and train planters
After seven years of successfully planting in one of the hardest areas of New England—Boston—Jay Mudd is now back in central Florida with a heart to multiply.
Trusting God with every step: Glory City Church brings gospel hope to Lake…
When Pastor Andy Vital and his wife, Deborha, packed up their belongings in New Jersey and drove toward an uncertain future in South Florida, they had no jobs, no savings for the journey—and no doubt that God had called them.
First Baptist Ocala celebrates 175th anniversary/looks toward future
“A church’s headlights ought to always shine brighter than its taillights.”
That’s what Pastor Emeritus Ed Johnson reminded members of First Baptist Church of Ocala during its recent two-day 175th anniversary celebration.
Cornerstone Baptist Church: Pushing back the darkness in Santa Rosa County
Editor’s Note: Eric Mitchell is one of the featured church planters in 2025 Maguire State Mission Offering resources. The statewide 2025 offering goal of $1 million is earmarked to help reach the […]
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