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JOHN SULLIVAN
Executive Director-Treasurer
Florida Baptist Convention

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Latest Articles by JOHN SULLIVAN
Mar 6, 2013
Blog
In a meditative moment, I began to reflect on some recent venues of spiritual value outside my normal patterns of life.

It was my joy to attend the Pastors’ Conference at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville in late January. It was a wonderful conference. I have attended many times in past years, however, as I took the time to walk through the exhibit area, it dawned on me the many ministries and helps that are now available to preachers and churches. I was amazed at the presentations, especially the amount of biblical materials available on computer.
Feb 7, 2013
Blog
I wanted to update you, Florida Baptists, on the progress the Florida Baptist Convention has made on the implementation of the recommendations from the Imagine If Great Commission Resurgence Task Force, which messengers approved at the 2011 Florida Baptist State Convention held in Coral Springs.
Dec 19, 2012
Blog
Jesus must have tired of the constant verbal duel he experienced with religious leaders. The nit-picking and uncommitted scribes; the legalistic and often hostile Pharisees; the willing to compromise Herodians and the worldly Sadducees—all produced a constant harassment of our Lord.
Nov 8, 2012
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I am often asked about my theological position—especially in the current climate of discussion concerning theological systems among Southern Baptists. I have been approached–sometimes positively, other times negatively–about my theological stance with questions such as: “Are you a 5-Point, 3-Point?” “Are you quasi some other theological persuasion?”
May 23, 2012
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I was in Cuba recently where it was my joy to preach during the Western Cuban Baptist Convention in Havana. The annual meeting is held in Calvary Baptist Church just a block or so away from the Cuban Capitol building. It was a wonderful meeting.
Dec 22, 2011
Blog
As we come to the end of the year, I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts on several subjects.

First of all, thank you for praying for us during and following Nancy’s heart attack Sept.18, 2011. She is doing so much better as a result of your prayers and the giftedness of the doctors who treated her. Your cards, letters, calls and gifts have all been received with love and appreciation. Florida Baptists are the finest people on planet Earth. We are grateful to be part of this great Convention. May the good things of grace continue in your lives.
Oct 26, 2011
Blog
David Uth and the Committee on Order of Business have planned a wonderful program for the Florida Baptist State Convention when it meets Nov. 14-15. We will meet in the new facilities of the Church by the Glades in Coral Springs where David Hughes is pastor. It is a beautiful facility and David is the consummate host. Please make plans to attend.
Oct 20, 2011
Blog
My mind has tried to wrap itself around giving. Now that’s not abnormal. There is rarely a day of my life that I do not think about giving—personal or corporate. Here are some thoughts my mind has completed lately.
Sep 22, 2011
Blog
The Maguire State Mission Offering is worthy of our support. We should be compelled by Christ’s compassion to give. Giving is a matter of grace. Jesus is the ultimate example of grace, compassion and giving.

Let me share some facts and insights about the offering:
Aug 24, 2011
Blog
So often I speak of the “givens” of life that shape us for what God calls us to do. There is no question growing up in the coal camps in the mountains of West Virginia helped shape my life. I still love the mountains and have wonderful warm memories of home, apple pie and baseball!