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Only God can revitalize church
In a thought-provoking panel discussion led by Paul Purvis, pastor of Mission Hill Church in Temple Terrace, three Florida Baptist pastors highlighted the need for and shared their experiences in...
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Family Focus Leads Central Baptist to Serve Community
Home to mangroves, lush botanical gardens, and world-renowned golf clubs is the seventh-largest city in Florida—Port St. Lucie. Serving this growing, multigenerational community on Florida’s East Coast...
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Revival of Union Femenil Misionera Bautista in Florida: A New Chapter Begins
Under the leadership of Claudia Rojas, the once-dormant Union Femenil Misionera Bautista is experiencing a resurgence in the state of Florida. With a rallying cry of "Impacting the Heart: We Are God's...
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Florida Baptist Diversity Celebrated During Florida Baptist State Convention
The 161st annual Florida Baptist State Convention at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz showcased a vivid tapestry of the diverse Baptist family in Florida.
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‘Right Beside You’ Testimonies: Celebrating Church Planting, Missions, and...
During Florida Baptists' 2023 annual meeting, church leaders shared stories in three distinct “Right Beside You” testimony sessions, highlighting their churches' roles in planting new churches,...
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Northwest Baptist Caps 50th Anniversary Celebration with News About New Pastor
For a church that has been without a full-time pastor for almost three years, the news from its pastoral search committee was like the icing on this cake of a celebration service.
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United in Christ Across Cultural Differences
The seven-man mission team from Hillcrest Baptist Church faced some challenges in Quito, Ecuador.
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We will reach the lost through partnerships
Prison ministry. Sports ministry. Developing national missionaries. The dreams discussed around the table were big. International Mission Board missionaries Matt and Gretchen Clay saw the passion...
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New Vietnamese Baptist Church Holds First Dental Mission
A man who came to Aspire Vietnamese Baptist Church’s first dental mission to see about a filling for his tooth was recently baptized at the church as a new believer in Christ.
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Military and Snowbirds Influence Partnership Between Florida and Ohio Baptists
Two states, roughly 800 miles apart, are joining forces to spread the gospel through beneficial relationships founded on prayer and commitment to mission work.
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Prison ministry sees more openness, needs at Christmas, chaplain says
According to prison chaplain Paul Davis, the concepts that led to more than 85 decisions to follow Christ are not overly complex. Listen to people. Help them understand they aren’t beyond grace. They...
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Madison’s Fellowship Baptist uses Love Loud Sunday to serve community
When members of Fellowship Baptist Church in Madison hold their Love Loud Sundays, that’s exactly what they try to do throughout the community.
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Saint Andrew Missionary Baptist Church will be ‘home’ for Christmas
For members of Saint Andrew Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, the Christmas song, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” is more than sentimental lyrics; for them, it is reality.
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Florida Baptist Partnership with Ohio Baptists sets stage for ‘something bigger’
As Florida Baptists’ partnership with Ohio Baptists begins to take shape, leaders from both state conventions are realizing the opportunities for God to do “something bigger” in and through both state...
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Bi-vocational pastors ‘do good’ in diverse roles
Half of the 40 churches in Santa Rosa Baptist Association are led by bi-vocational pastors, men who serve not only in a pastoral role but also work in a variety of other jobs or ministries, such as...
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Fellowship Church honors deacon for 40 years of service
Pictured above: Bill coaching his 4-5 year old flag football team. IMMOKALEE— For 40 years, he has loved. He has served. He has taught. And, even when times were tough, […]
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5,000 Western Cubans walk into new year with new life in Christ
As 2024 dawns, close to 5,000 Western Cubans are walking into the new year with new spiritual life found only in Jesus Christ.
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Florida Baptists’ Most-Read Stories of 2023
Planting and revitalizing churches, reaching unreached people groups, baptizing new believers, ministering and witnessing during times of crisis–these are just a few of the Florida Baptist Convention’s...
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Happy Birthday Jesus Parties reach thousands of children with gospel
LEHIGH ACRES—Whether it’s on the side of a mountain, in a remote village or in a neighborhood park, Misión Hispana is on a mission to share the gospel with every […]
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New Church Plant, The Bridge, Seeks to Unite and Serve Diverse Community
When The Bridge hosted its opening celebration service in January, Pastor Charles Matlock was excited about the opportunities to reach the community with the gospel of Christ and to hold its first...
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