HOPE South Florida held a 30th Anniversary Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, November 6th to celebrate their history and present their vision for the future at their facility located on Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. The ministry seeks to keep families together and provide compassionate care as they work to guide and equip families and individuals facing homelessness in Broward County. Since 1995 HOPE South Florida has been helping people in need to access a path to holistic life-change.  More than 100 people attended the breakfast, including Founder Dr. Fred Scarbrough, long-time volunteers, church leaders, community supporters and public officials from […]

Almost one month after Hurricane Melissa carved a path of destruction across Jamaica, Food For The Poor (FFTP), based in Coconut Creek, Fla., continues to lead one of the most extensive humanitarian responses in the charity’s 43-year history, providing life-saving assistance as the country begins the difficult shift from emergency relief to early recovery. FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine emphasized that Jamaica remains the organization’s “top and urgent priority,” even as work continues across the region. “Our approach is simple,” Raine said. “We meet the most urgent needs first, respond with practical, high-impact solutions, and keep going until families have what […]

Alexander Wurm, 53, founder of Ignite the Fire Ministry and his daughter Serena, 22, were killed on November 10 when the small plane he was piloting crashed into a Coral Springs lake while they were en route to deliver hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica. Wurm, an evangelist deeply respected throughout the Caribbean and by pastors in South Florida, had devoted his life to missions, youth evangelism and humanitarian outreach. Through Ignite the Fire Ministry, he trained young volunteers, led mission teams across the region, and responded quickly to crises with practical aid and the message of Christ. “Alexander… devoted his […]

Jerry Newcombe, D. Min. Executive Director, Providence Forum I heard a very moving talk from a rape victim recently, and what she said reminds me of the reason why abortion has gained such a stranglehold in America. Rape is a horrible and violent crime. The allegation of rape is part of the reason America has embraced abortion so strongly in the last half-century. The original story of “Roe” was that she was raped. She was not. She just wanted an abortion. “Roe was the plaintiff in “Roe v. Wade,” the 1973 Supreme Court decision that gave us abortion on demand. […]

Approximately 10,300 people attended the four-city Sunshine State Good News Tour with Will Graham, which stopped in Tallahassee, Gainesville, Sarasota and Pompano Beach on November 1. Each free outdoor event featured music by award-winning Christian artists Jeremy Camp and Christine D’Clario, followed by hope-filled messages from evangelist Will Graham. “Does God feel distant in your life? Does He seem to be a long way off? It’s not because God left us, or abandoned us, or turned His back on us. God has always been here. The problem is that we’ve left God. Tonight, you can return to Him,” said Graham […]

On November 11, Liberty Counsel Founders Mathew Staver, senior pastor and chairman; and Anita L. Staver, president, reflected on God’s abundant blessing on the ministry during a fellowship luncheon at Ruth Chris Steakhouse attended by dedicated partners and friends. During the event, Mat Staver updated attendees on recent successes and setbacks, while sharing their mission. Liberty counsel is a Christian ministry that proclaims, advocates, supports, advances and defends the good news of Jesus Christ through education and strategic litigation. Their mission is to restore the culture by advancing religious freedom, the sanctity of human life and the family. Staver pointed […]

More than 275 emerging Christian leaders from across the United States convened on November 6 and 7 in Orlando for the Christian Leaders Summit — a joint initiative of Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) and International Christian Embassy Jerusalem–USA (ICEJ USA). Designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to stand with Israel and confront rising antisemitism, the two-day forum — held under the banner of “Defending Truth, Strengthening Faith” — brought together pastors, ministry leaders, campus advocates, media voices, and young professionals for teaching and collaborative strategy building. The goal of the summit was to empower up and coming […]

Boca Raton Christian School celebrated the Girls’ Varsity Volleyball FHSAA State Champions on November 19th with a ceremony full of Blazer pride, from the band playing the Blazer Fight Song to the heartfelt words shared by the coaches. This historic win was built on faith, integrity, dedication, and the unwavering support of the Boca Christian community. After three years finishing as runner up in the state tournament, this year they won it all. During the ceremony at Boca Raton Christian School, Head Coach Len Visser took time to honor all the coaches and mentors who have poured into these athletes […]

First Priority’s 2nd Annual “Serve the Word” Pickleball Tournament was a smash hit! With a sold-out event and 82 players in attendance on November 7, the Diadem Pickleball Complex in Coconut Creek was filled with friendly competition, community, and purpose. Together, they raised over $77,000 to help students hear the Gospel on their campuses, thanks to everyone who played, sponsored, and served! Congratulations to the winners: Moneyball Division – Tomas Heredia & Rowen Pouza ($300); Advanced Division (4.0–4.99) – Raul Palacios & Nick Ferriero; and Beginner Division (3.0–3.99) – Rob Eguchi & Jacqueline Careccia. Every serve, rally, and win made an eternal impact. For more Good News, read the GOOD […]