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Churches Join Forces to Love South Florida

Edwin Copeland
6 Nov 2019
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Every November churches from across South Florida come together to demonstrate what unity for the sake of mission looks like. Linking arms with other churches in their region, God’s people are sent out to Love South Florida — to pray for, serve and give towards the flourishing of their neighborhoods, workplaces and cities. This year we are kicking off with Unsinkable, a region-wide sermon series. This series is meant to strengthen, catalyze and reorient Christians to the fact that THEY are the sleeping giant waiting to be deployed out to share faith, give hope and extend the love of Jesus […]

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CBMC Luncheon Features Mario Padrino

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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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4KIDS South Florida Orphans Classic & Auction Raises $150,000

Daniela Bolla
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On October 14, 4KIDS celebrated ten years of the South Florida Orphans Classic & Auction. More than 100 golfers enjoyed a beautiful morning out on the course at Coral Ridge Country Club. In the afternoon, they took part in a lively round of bidding on auction items, all benefiting 4KIDS. Each foursome that participated in the tournament represented different business partners that generously gave towards the event. Between the sponsorships, auction, and additional donations, the players raised over $150,000 for kids in our community! One of the many business partners that participated in the Orphans Classic was Lime Fresh Mexican […]

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Elite Foundation Launches 1Day2Freedom

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30 Oct 2019
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On October 17, 2019, Elite Foundation launched its yearly 1Day2 Freedom™ empowerment event. This year’s theme was based on the Foundation’s recent international bestseller release- Unstoppable: Leveraging Life’s Setbacks to Build Resilience for Success. The sold-out event was hosted at Jacaranda Country Club in support of ‘The Carpenter’ capital campaign to raise funds to build the first stabilization and assessment Safehaven-shelter program for victims and survivors of human exploitation and sex trafficking in Broward County. The wonderful evening was filled with inspirational testimonies from survivors once served by Elite, who today live in wholeness and are building their own advocacy […]

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Kanye: Let Rappers Cry Out

Rob Hoskins
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But some of the Pharisees among the crowd said, “Teacher, rebuke your followers for saying things like that!” He replied, “If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!” But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. Luke 19:39-41(NLT) Kanye West, controversial megastar rapper, has produced and released a new album called Jesus the King, and yes, it’s all about Jesus. This is the same Kanye who not so long ago declared, “I am a god, I don’t think there’s much more explanation…I am a god. Now what?” […]

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U.S. News Ranks Palm Beach Atlantic Among Best in Nation

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24 Oct 2019
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Palm Beach Atlantic University is listed among the top universities in the country for the first time, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2020 edition released September 9. Palm Beach Atlantic’s rating falls in the second tier of national universities (No. 293-381) in the study that includes rankings of more than 1,800 schools nationwide. Based on a reclassification in 2018 of Palm Beach Atlantic, the University moved from the regional to the national rankings, which assess institutions offering doctoral and professional programs, and conducting a high level of research. “Launching our 51st year, PBA is steadfast in our mission to enlighten minds, […]

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

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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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Why The Church Needs New Songs

Terrence Gooden
9 Oct 2019
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Why do we need to write new songs? Aren’t the old ones good enough? We have hymn books that contain hundreds of songs, and many of them have endured for several centuries. These are the songs that past generations used in services week after week and many people feel they shouldn’t be thrown out now. But when we read the Bible, we find instructions like this: “Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!” (Psalm 96:1). “Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy” (Psalm 33:3). “Oh sing […]

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