Faith Archive

Russell Taylor is no stranger to North Okaloosa County.

Taylor is a former pastor of First Baptist Church of Holt and the founding pastor of the Shepherd’s Church, which is located on Highway 4 in Milligan.

The night before their graduation, members of the Crestview High School Class of 2023 gathered at Woodlawn Baptist Church in a time of praise and worship at the Baccalaureate service. The service centered on the changes the graduates are facing and encouraged them to lean on an unchanging God.

Members of the Baker School Class of 2023 joined together at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on May 17 to celebrate their accomplishments, give thanks to God and to challenge each other to let the Lord direct their paths in life.

celebrate their accomplishments, give thanks to God and to challenge each other to let the Lord direct their paths in life. Tyler Eanes, the student pastor at Pilgrim Rest, who delivered the sermon at the service, credited the community and students for the event.

Easter had even more meaning this year at First Presbyterian Church in Crestview. For the first time in almost two months, the congregation was able to celebrate worship services in its sanctuary. Early on the morning of Feb. 18, a car crashed into the front of the church at the intersection of North Ferdon Boulevard and James Lee Boulevard, reaching the interior wall of the sanctuary.

The City of Crestview brought together pastors from across the community on May 4 in honor of the National Day of Prayer.

The city of Crestview in 1933 looks nothing like the bustling community we know today. The 1930 U.S. census lists the city’s population at 930, so it’s safe to guess that the Hub City was more of a quiet community with a population somewhere in the 950-1,000 range in 1933.

The first time you meet Micah and Chelsea Gay, pastors of High Praise Church in Crestview, it feels like you’re relaxing with longtime friends. The young couple are authentic and welcoming as they talk about their love for the local church and reaching people for Jesus.

Laurel Hill — The congregation of one of Okaloosa County’s oldest churches invites its friends, neighbors and former members to celebrate its 125 years of ministry.

The Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church will welcome all to a special worship service scheduled for 11 a.m., Sunday, April 23.

Raymond Parent, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church, took a less traditional path to the ministry than many of his contemporaries. After graduating from high school in 1973, he joined the Air Force as an enlisted man and a few years later was given the opportunity to earn his commission as an officer through the Reserved Officer Training Program (ROTC).