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The
mission of the Florida Baptist Convention is to inspire and
to equip — through word and deed — Florida Baptist
churches and associations to accomplish the Great Commission. |
There is no better time for us as individual Christians and congregations to pray for our nation, our president and one another. This 90-second worship video will touch the hearts of church members and inspire them to pray as never before.
Ninety-second video calls Florida Baptists to pray for nation during inauguration
[Jan. 16, 2009]
JACKSONVILLE (FBC)—Asserting there is no better time for individual Christians and congregations of believers to pray for the nation, president and defenders of freedom, a 90-second video is calling Florida Baptist churches to prayer during this inaugural season. more...
Retiring discipleship leader appraises four decades of change, continued commitment to transforming lives
[Jan. 16, 2009]
JACKSONVILLE (FBC)—Bill Carmichael arrived at the Florida Baptist Convention when the average cost of a new house was $23,450, the average annual income was $9,400, a gallon of gas cost 36 cents and 6 cents would buy a postage stamp. more...
Newly retired Convention staff leave legacies of ministry and relationships
[Jan. 16, 2009]
JACKSONVILLE (FBC)—“We are losing more than 70 years of Florida Baptist Convention experience that is irreplaceable,” said Bob Bumgarner in characterizing the retirement of three long-term Florida Baptist Convention employees. more...
 Retired Pensacola Campus Minister dies
[Jan. 9, 2009]
McComb, Miss (FBC)—Florida Baptist Convention retiree Marvin W. Howard, who served as the Pensacola-area Baptist Campus Director from 1972 to 1986, died Monday, Dec. 22 in Natchez, Miss., from injuries sustained in an automobile accident two weeks before his death. He was 84. more...
Convention staff explores evangelistic challenges and strategies
[Dec. 12, 2008]
JACKSONVILLE, (FBC)—After identifying the evangelistic challenges found in today’s culture and churches, Florida Baptist Convention staff strategized to determine how their specific areas of ministries can become more integrated to help churches reach the state with the Great Commission. more...
Spring Theological Education classes begin Jan. 19
[Dec. 12, 2008]
JACKSONVILLE (FBC)—Beginning Jan. 19, a slate of new courses for the spring semester will be offered to Florida Baptists interested in pursuing theological education studies through the Florida Baptist Convention’s Theological Education program. more...
Internationals find common bonds at Jacksonville
[Dec. 12, 2008]
JACKSONVILLE, (FBC)—The comforting smell of turkey and dressing drifted through the air, along with the sweet aroma of fellowship. The diverse group gathering to celebrate America’s Day of Thanksgiving on Nov. 20 included internationals from more than 30 countries, senior citizens and deacons from Deermeadows Baptist Church in Jacksonville. more...
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