CAPE CORAL CHURCH BURNS MORTGAGE
by Gladys Neigel Three years is a short timeline in the history of a church trying to establish itself in the community. However, for the Cape Coral, Fla., congregation, this span of time propelled a small mission group into a full-fledged
MARANATHA CHURCH ORDAINS NEW ELDERS
by Lesonie Walker Maranatha Church in Miami Gardens, Fla., led by Pastor Keith Harding, witnessed an influx of new believers in 2010 with 97 baptisms. This increase, as well as numerous prospective members enrolled in Bible studies, necessitated the ordination of
JUPITER CHURCH HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
by Irene Carvalho Jupiter, Fla., Church recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new sanctuary that will seat 300 people and provide parking for 100 vehicles. The new structure will also house classrooms and amenities including a gourmet kitchen. "We are
MARANATHA CHURCH MEMBER ENJOYS LONG WALK WITH GOD
by Lesonie Walker Ernest Folkes, a native of Jamaica, anticipates celebrating his 102nd birthday this summer. The former bookkeeper, general contractor, and farmer moved to Florida 10 years ago and joined Maranatha Church in Miami Gardens. Folkes was born in Alexandria, St.
FRANK RUNNELS AND TIM GOFF APPOINTED TO FLORIDA CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Frank Runnels Named Superintendent For Education Frank Runnels was voted Superintendent for Education, January 23, 2011, by the Florida Conference Executive Committee. He replaces Arne Nielsen who has taken the position of Vice President for Integrated Youth Ministries. (Southern Tidings, February 2011) Frank
HOW GOD USED A CHILD
by Valrey Francis Maran Walters Jr. is a student at William A. Kirlew Junior Academy in Miami Gardens, Florida. His parents made sacrifices to send him to Seventh-day Adventist church schools since pre-kindergarten because they are pleased with the quality education
CAMP MEETING 2011 INTERVIEW AND TESTIMONY VIDEOS
Six videos that were shown to Camp Meeting guests at Camp Kulaqua, High Springs, Florida, April 7-10, 2011. These videos come from the Florida Conference YouTube channel. They are also available in the Videos section of the Florida Conference Facebook page.
PORT CHARLOTTE CHURCH MINISTRY MODEL
by Tim Goff Four years ago, the Port Charlotte Church Board entered into a partnership with the Florida Conference Ministerial Department to explore mission, ministry, visioning, and values with a purpose of growing with excellence. We began to visualize what our
SOUTH ORLANDO CHURCH: A FIT IN THE COMMUNITY
by Gladys Neigel God is looking for disciples today as He did by the Sea of Galilee more than 2,000 years ago. Becoming a disciple means communication with God on a two-way street with unhurried requests and then listening for His
IGNITE CHURCH
by Abdiel Falcón The idea for Ignite began when a few young people from different churches in South Florida saw the need for a church in Miami that related to everyone---especially those who were not in church or had left the