Faith Archive

Another award-winning Christian artist will visit Okaloosa County on Aug. 30 as Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church hosts its PraiseFest event.


The night will feature the voices of Pilgrim Rest’s choir, which will be joined by three-time Dove Award-winning artist TaRanda Greene.

On the weekend of Aug. 1, Ohana Heating and Air held its first-ever “Dare Day.” The three-hour event pushed participants of all ages to their limits as they faced new and daring challenges to win prizes.


But the greatest dare of the day was to follow Jesus.

The Old Spanish Trail Amphitheater will come alive Sept. 12 as Praise Fest makes its debut in Crestview.


Featuring local Christian rap artists along with contemporary worship music, Praise Fest aims to lift Jesus’ name through various styles of worship for the community to enjoy.

During the weekend of July 17-18, Emmanuel Baptist Church held their fourth annual Fishers of Men Conference.


Men of different ages, varying churches, and men’s group leaders spent the weekend together to grow and learn how to be men of Christ.

A group of teenagers in Baker are spreading the Gospel during lunchtime and summertime.

Aszariah Fredericks, 15, and Dalton Jacobs, 14, created a group called Truth and Testimony, hoping to encourage more of their peers to follow Jesus Christ.

It was more than just a Sunday service at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church this past weekend.


After news had been shared about a church member being hospitalized, the church formed together to find a way to help.

The Destiny Worship Center in Crestview is doing their part to get kids and families prepared for the upcoming school year. With about a month and a half of summer vacation left, it’s difficult for families to find time to get school supplies for kids.


Destiny Worship Center is assisting in gathering school supplies with their “Backpack 2 School” event on July 18.

“In God We Trust”. A phrase that is inscribed on coins and printed across dollar bills was utilized in a new manor last Sunday.


First Baptist Crestview and Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church partnered together to present “In God We Trust” A Community Celebration of Faith and Freedom.

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the men who have chosen the role of being a father or father figure in the lives of their children.


This past Sunday, High Praise decided to partner with Project Hope during Father’s Day to give back to the community.

Summer is a time for kids to get away from school and relax before having to return to learning their core curriculum.


A time of freedom can often be met with boredom, but local churches have the solution as many are hosting Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) throughout the county for those in pre-k and upcoming 6th-graders through June and July.