Coach Mike Jarvis Speaks At CBMC Event

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6 Dec 2019
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The Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC)South Florida luncheon was hosted by Taverna Evia in Coral Springs on November 14. The special guest speaker was Mike Jarvis, who is a legendary basketball coach, author and inspirational speaker. Coach Jarvis has written three books: Skills for Life, Everybody Needs a Head Coach and The Seven C’s of Leadership. Currently, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary where he teaches Leadership and Life Skills. Coach Jarvis set an example for training and inspiring other business men and women to put God first in their lives […]

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What holiday movie or special do you watch over and over again?

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1 Dec 2019
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Good News Wants to Know… What holiday movie or special do you watch over and over again?  Is there a favorite scene? My favorite Christmas movie is “Elf” because I love Christmas as much Buddy the elf does. I hope that we as Christians are as excited about Jesus’s return as Buddy is when he hears Santa is coming: “Santa here? I know him!” Beau Heyman, Executive Director, First Care Women’s Clinic   Filmed in a winter setting, the 1993 “Groundhog Day” film with Bill Murray is a favorite packed with a critical life lesson.  I laugh and cry as […]

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Local Families Make a Global Impact Through Operation Christmas Child

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7 Nov 2019
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Schools and churches in the Fort Lauderdale area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25. Fort Lauderdale families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The Samaritan’s Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received. This year, Fort Lauderdale-area […]

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CBMC Luncheon Features Mario Padrino

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6 Nov 2019
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The Christian Businessman’s Connection (CBMC) South Florida luncheon at Taverna Evia in Coral Springs  on October 10th featured special guest speaker, Mario Padrino, President of Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine Restaurants and a graduate of Lifework Leadership. Mario practices outreach into the community through the culture of his restaurant, demonstrating his faith through the service, care and excellence delivered to his customers and staff. In sharing his testimony at the event, Mario set an example of honoring his parents and God, through Biblical business practices. The CBMC is a group of men in the marketplace living out their faith in authentic relationships. […]

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Lifework Leadership Begins 15th Class

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5 Nov 2019
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Lifework Leadership kicked off it’s 15th year at the beautiful ocean-front Hillsboro Club, one of Florida’s rare jewels.  The season began with a 2-day retreat, featuring esteemed speakers such as Tony Compolo and a dinner with alumni and guests.

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Banyan Air Service Recognized by the City of Fort Lauderdale

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31 Oct 2019
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Recently Banyan Air Service was honored by the City of Fort Lauderdale with a proclamation recognizing Banyan’s 40th anniversary at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The proclamation was signed by Mayor Dean J. Trantalis and read by Commissioner Heather Moraitis during the City Commission regular meeting held at City Hall on Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. The proclamation highlighted some of the achievements and recognitions of Banyan during the last 40 years and also mentioned Banyan’s commitment to rebuilding a hospital and nursing school in a small village of Egbe in rural Nigeria, West Africa where Don Campion was born and […]

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Fifth Annual Broward County Pastor Protection Conference hosted by Christian Family Coalition

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24 Oct 2019
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The Christian Family Coalition Florida hosted the most successful ever Pastor Protection Conference in Broward County on September 23rd.   Over 100 ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ heard from influential speakers such as Evangelist and Florida State Representative Kimberly Daniels, Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony, Dr. Asonia Smith, and COMIB President Dr. Ruth Villamizar.  These influential men and women of God spoke on three powerful themes: diversity, mobilization and unity.   Broward Sheriff Tony spoke on the various safety and diversity measures being implemented by his department to reflect the community they serve, we thank him for his […]

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Good News Wants to Know… What biblical character do you personally associate yourself with or relate to and why?

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9 Oct 2019
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What biblical character do you personally associate yourself with or relate to and why? Nehemiah is my guy. The way he let a God-given burden lead to a life-long calling is an ongoing inspiration to me. He led with his life. He helped people who were stuck, get unstuck. He did this not just by rebuilding a wall, but by rebuilding a culture. It took courage, vision, tenacity, humility and sacrifice to give his life to God’s work — and at the end of it all, I hope to say with Nehemiah — “God and His People are worth it!” […]

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Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground in Miramar

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18 Sep 2019
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Habitat for Humanity of Broward held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate six new homes for deserving families in Historic Miramar last month. “This groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new future for these families in need of affordable homes,” said Nancy Robin, CEO and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Broward. Dignitaries at the event included Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, Commissioner Winston F. Barnes, Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers and Commissioner Yvette Colbourne. Miramar is redeveloping the area near U.S 441 and County Line Road to promote commercial growth and to expand affordable housing opportunities for Broward’s workforce. […]

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Provide Hurricane Dorian Relief for the Bahamas With Confidence

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12 Sep 2019
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As Hurricane Dorian has left its mark on our neighbors in the Bahamas, the National Christian Foundation and Church United want to make sure you know that they have activated The Angel Relief Fund – this fund is activated during severe storms and community crises and serves as a fund dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing. They’ve partnered with Samaritan’s Purse to quarterback the relief efforts in response to Hurricane Dorian, ensuring that donations made to The Angel Relief Fund are used effectively and efficiently. Unlike GoFundMe and similar donation platforms, The Angel Relief Fund has no administration fees or other associated overhead costs, guaranteeing that […]

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