Jan 24, 2025
Furler and Olesen bring glorious words and song to Joy Fellowship
It was a joyous night of singing, dancing and worship at Joy Fellowship Church on Jan. 16.
Peter Furler of the “Newsboys” and Bryan Olesen, formerly a contestant on the hit TV show “The Voice” and once a member of the “Newsboys” performed in a concert for the guests inside the church’s sanctuary.
Jan 16, 2025
Area chaplains providing positive support for Crestview community
Inside the walls of the Crestview Police Department, the Rev. Mark Broadhead is supporting the department and community in his role.
Broadhead serves as the Senior Chaplain for the department, a role that he has served in since 2008 when he started the program alongside the police chief at the time, Brian Mitchell.
Jan 9, 2025
Woodlawn Baptist’s early learning center benefiting community
Two and a half years ago, then children’s director of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Mary McDaniel, noticed the need for childcare in the city of Crestview.
McDaniel approached Lead Pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Jason Allen, with an idea for a program called “Mother’s Day Out,” which would provide childcare for those who need it two days a week.
Jan 2, 2025
Crestview resident Bailey’s faith brings him through life
“No way.”
Crestview resident, John Bailey, could not believe it.
Dec 30, 2024
Local pastors provide message of hope for 2025
Every year brings celebration, resolutions, challenges and perhaps hardships for people of all ages across the world.
A brand-new year is upon us.
Dec 13, 2024
Through ventriloquy, Bearden teaches generations of parishioners
Seventeen years ago in a pre-school ministry class, Pastor Ronnie Bearden was having trouble connecting with his students.
With the class consisting of 3- and 4-year-olds who were away from their parents for the first time, Bearden was looking for something to ease their worries.
Dec 11, 2024
Laurel Hill church hosts annual Living Nativity on Dec. 14
Laurel Hill – Amidst the frenzy of gift shopping, card writing, cookie baking and turkey basting, a small north Okaloosa County church invites its neighbors from far and near to pause, take a breath, and experience the true meaning of Christmas.
Dec 7, 2024
Lifepoint Church launches new middle school ministry
Lifepoint Church is finding a new way to connect with young adults.
Starting last August, the church launched a middle school ministry for students in sixth through eighth grade. It was established for two reasons.
Dec 2, 2024
“Experience Christmas” delivering magic in holiday season
First Baptist Church of Crestview is making Christmas come alive.
During the Crestview Annual Christmas Parade slated for Dec. 7, FBC Crestview is allowing parade attendees the chance to learn about the story of Christmas.
Nov 21, 2024
Gray uses faith and therapy to heal patients
Molly Gray is a symbol of success in the city of Crestview.
She started her life here, moved away, and is now back thriving as a business owner.