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The McKibbens were inspired by the Naturalization Ceremony that their friend, The Honorable Charles A. Stampelos, presided over on May 14, 2026. Members of the community and students are encouraged to observe these meaningful public civic events.

Proud To Be An American

Memorial Day was not established as a federal holiday in our country until 1971. Often confused with Veterans Day, celebrated in November, both honor military service personnel, but ...

Advocacy

Candace McKibben

May 245 min read

You Won't Want To Miss This

Hey CBF FL & Caribbean family - If you’ve never been to General Assembly (aka GA), you’re missing one of the most uplifting and encouraging gatherings in our Fellowship. I’ve been attending since long before I ever became a State and Regional Coordinator—back when I was serving as an associate pastor—and every single year my presence has impacted my ministry. General Assembly is where you worship with people and it sounds like the global church, learn from leaders who sometim

Tammy Snyder

May 131 min read

Mother's Day Sensitivity

In my fifty-one years of ministry, beginning as a youth minister in the summer of 1975 at Riverside Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, I have learned how sensitive holidays can be for people. While we appreciate the opportunity to

Seasonal Reflections

Candace McKibben

May 85 min read

The Balm of Poetry

I recall my mother, who was educated in a one room school house in rural Alabama, reciting poetry when I was a child about a tree...

Candace McKibben

Apr 245 min read

Ideas To Spark Intergenerational Connections

Many ministers and church leaders ask us this question. They know intergenerational connections are important for their church, but struggle to come up with ideas to make it happen.

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