January 14, 1939… Amid the thick southern live oaks and hanging Spanish moss of northern Florida, a tall, lanky 20-year-old ascended the steps of Peniel Baptist Church in the small town of Palatka, Florida. There, a handful of rural pastors began peppering the young man with one theological question after the other.  When it was all done, the pastors — led by Cecil Underwood, pastor of Peniel Baptist — agreed to ordain the young Billy Graham into ministry during a service that evening. “I knelt on the little platform in front of a small congregation and was encircled by a […]

StrikeForce Giving, a women-led Christian giving circle based in South Florida, is officially going national with the launch of two new local chapters in Palm Beach, FL and Richmond, VA. These new giving circles represent the growing movement of women uniting their resources, faith, and leadership to fund life-changing ministries in their communities. Founded in 2012, StrikeForce Giving has quickly become a force for good — mobilizing women to pool their donations, prayerfully select ministry partners, and experience the joy of giving in community. With nearly $1.8 million dollars granted to local Christian nonprofits, the organization is expanding its reach […]

The Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) luncheon was held recently at the first-class Abe & Louise classic American Steakhouse. President Joseph Kenner of HOPE South Florida was the keynote speaker sharing his professional and spiritual background! HOPE South Florida is an indispensable and key nonprofit in our community that addresses homelessness as a multi-dimensional challenge—not just lack of housing, but broader obstacles like personal stability, health, and employment. By serving a wide but targeted audience—families, individuals, veterans, and those without basic necessities—they provide both urgent relief and long-term pathways toward self-sufficiency. A verse that Joseph shared was Isaiah 55:8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says […]

Fort Lauderdale, FL — Heart2Heart Outreach of South Florida will commemorate its 15th anniversary with an elegant Crystal Gala to be held Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crystal Ballroom, 1431 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Serving the isolated and forgotten, Heart2Heart Outreach exists to connect, advocate, respond, and engage with aging adults who often experience loneliness. Compassionate volunteers visit seniors both in care centers and in their own homes, offering friendship, prayer, and a reminder that they are not forgotten. “Our vision is simple yet powerful: to provide hope, share love, and restore purpose,” said […]

Westminster Academy (WA) announced the acquisition of the remaining 48 years of the La Quinta land lease, a transformative milestone in the history of the school and a generational opportunity to advance its mission. About Westminster Academy’s New Property Located directly adjacent to its main campus on Federal Highway, the property acquisition marks the culmination of a strategic vision shared by the Westminster Academy community and was made possible through a unified commitment of prayer, faith and financial support. “This is more than a land purchase—it’s a generational investment in the future of Christian education,” said George Barbar, Chairman of […]