Every month, we have the privilege of highlighting a local pastor who is faithfully serving our community—and this month’s story is one you won’t want to miss. Our May Pastor of the Month is Pastor Ron Smith of First Baptist Palatka, and his journey is anything but ordinary. Before stepping into ministry, Pastor Ron’s life looked very different. He spent years in the world of racing—fast cars, high energy, and a completely different pace of life. But as he shares in our recent conversation,...

It was such a joy recently to sit down with Pastor Rick Hanes and his wife Elizabeth from Faith Life Fellowship in Interlachen . We had a wonderful conversation about their journey of faith, how they came to know Christ, and the path that eventually led them all the way from Texas to Putnam County to plant a church and serve the West Putnam community. Rick and Elizabeth shared pieces of their story—how God worked in their lives, the calling they felt to ministry, and the exciting things...

This month, we’re excited to introduce Pastor of the Month Randy Beals of Francis Baptist Church . He recently came in for a visit with Robin to share not only his own faith journey but what's happening at the church. Though Pastor Randy has been at Francis Baptist for about six months, he’s already proven to be a wonderful fit for both the congregation and the community. He shares that the church is intentional about sharing the gospel and helping people grow in their relationship with...