Top Graduates Navigate Change with Faith and Purpose

Shelly Pond
2 Jun 2026
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Good News Media Group, June 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! In this 10th Annual GOOD NEWS Graduation Section, we applaud the top graduates from 19 of the area’s Christian schools, along with distinguished homeschool students and leaders in faith-based campus ministries such as First Priority and Fellowship of Christian Athletes for their hard work and dedication. These youth are our hope for the future. You’ll hear from eight valedictorians from South Florida’s most distinguished Christian schools below and school administrators. While every graduating class faces its own challenges, Ron Farrar, assistant headmaster and upper school principal at Westminster Academy, said “Today’s graduates are stepping […]

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Good News Applauds Women of Distinction 2026

Shelly Pond
5 May 2026
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Each year GOOD NEWS is honored to recognize inspiring Women of Distinction whose leadership, strong faith and community involvement reflects the traits of a virtuous woman as depicted in Proverbs 31. “Many women do noble things, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised” (Proverbs 31:30). Here are their thoughts on God’s calling along with a few words of advice. Alina Ali Financial Advisor, One Cornerstone Group  A financial advisor for seven years, Alina Ali offers traditional and values-based investing through One Cornerstone Group, formerly the Foreman Cook Group. She is active in the community, serving on […]

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One Cornerstone Group, Coral Ridge Ministries, Church by the Glades and First Baptist Fort Lauderdale, The LaMarca Group, Good News Media Group, May 2026

Unlocking Potential: Pastor Troy Gramling at 25 Years

Shelly Pond
6 Apr 2026
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Pastor Troy Gramling, Potential Church, Good News Media Group, April 2026

At 6-foot-4, wearing a Michael Jordan jersey in his office and thinking like a coach, Pastor Troy Gramling recently marked 25 years of ministry at Potential Church in Cooper City, where he has become known for his creative, unconventional teaching designed to draw people in. A former college basketball player from Arkansas, he still approaches leadership like a game. For Gramling, the mission is to help people reach their full potential, a plan he lays out in his book Potential: The Uncontainable Power of God Within You. This year his reach has also extended beyond South Florida as he was […]

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StrikeForce Giving’s Impact Exceeds $2 Million

Shelly Pond
2 Apr 2026
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StrikeForce Giving has surpassed $2 million in grants to local faith-based ministries, marking a significant milestone for the South Florida women’s giving circle. What began 12 years ago as a small group of women simply coming together to give, has grown into a movement where generosity multiplies, expanding its reach, deepening its impact and strengthening the Christian ministries it supports.  In February, StrikeForce Giving experienced their largest membership year, with more than 130 members, expanding its influence and turning individual gifts into a collective force that is changing lives across the region. Together, these women gave a total of $388,474 […]

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The Chosen: Millions Are Watching Jesus’ Story in a New Way

Shelly Pond
2 Mar 2026
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The Chosen, 5&2 Studios, Good News Media Group, March 2026

The Chosen, a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of those who knew him, has become a global phenomenon with more than 250 million people viewing at least one episode worldwide since the pilot premiered in 2017. Beginning as the largest crowdfunded production of its day, The Chosen raised more than $11 million from 16,000 people to produce Season 1 and quickly transformed actor Jonathan Roumie as the face of Jesus around the world, endearing audiences to the human side of Jesus and that of his disciples as imagined by Dallas Jenkins, […]

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The Salvation Army of Broward Marks 100 Years of Doing the Most Good

Shelly Pond
3 Feb 2026
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One hundred years ago, as Fort Lauderdale was still finding its footing, The Salvation Army of Broward took root with a simple mission to serve those in need facing hunger or homelessness, while strengthening the community. Known for their iconic Red Kettles manned by cheery bell ringers who seek donations for the needy at Christmastime, The Salvation Army’s facilities and services are extensive and far reaching.  Part of an international movement that began in 19th-century England, The Salvation Army was founded by William and Catherine Booth who decided to take the gospel beyond traditional church walls and into the streets […]

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Faith Farm Ministries Celebrates 75 Years of Faith and Restoration “A Church with a Heart for the Hurting”

Shelly Pond
6 Jan 2026
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Rick Aspden, Faith Farm Ministries, Good News Media Group, January 2026

To many South Floridians, Faith Farm Ministries is best known for its white trucks, crisscrossing neighborhoods and picking up donated furniture for its thrift stores. According to Rick Aspden, Faith Farm CEO, that visibility is both a blessing and a challenge. “The public image is that we’re a thrift store — and it drives me crazy,” Aspden said. “Yes, that’s what we do, but that’s not why we’re here.” In reality, the thrift stores are the engine that fuels one of South Florida’s longest-running Christian recovery ministries. In 2026, Faith Farm marks 75 years of providing free, long-term residential recovery […]

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Attend a Christian College Fair

Shelly Pond
4 Sep 2025
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The 50th Annual Florida Christian College Fair Circuit will be held in September at more than a dozen Christian high schools in Florida. Admission representatives from Christian colleges across the country will meet with junior and seniors at the following local high schools.   Westminster Academy, Fort Lauderdale; Monday, Sept. 8, 9 – 11 a.m. Atlantic Christian Academy, West Palm Beach; Tuesday, Sept. 9, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Calvary Christian Academy, Fort Lauderdale; Tuesday, Sept. 9, 5 – 6:30 p.m.   Christian College Fairs are also being held at First Baptist Academy in Naples and Evangelical Christian School in Fort […]

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward Marks 60 Years of Changing Lives

Shelly Pond
2 Sep 2025
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For 60 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC) have stood as a safe, supportive environment providing opportunities and transformation for thousands of young people during the summer months and after-school hours. Acting as a stabilizing force for many families, the organization has produced strong community leaders who are now giving back to encourage and mentor today’s youth, including Broward College President Torey Alston, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Ryan Perry and BGCBC Nan Knox Club Director Coach Markes Thomas. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County operates 17 clubs in Broward, including six state-of-the-art teen centers. […]

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