New churches started

According to a report released by the Florida Baptist Convention’s Church Planting Department, Florida Baptists started five new churches in November and December 2004. The following is a listing of new churches listed by association:

Marion

• Cross Pointe, Ocala
Mickey Graves, pastor

Miami

• Sinai Hispanic, Hialeah
Gonzalo Perez, pastor
Sponsor: Nazareth Spanish, Miami

Pasco

• Lord of Life, Holiday
Jim Stephenson, pastor

South Florida

• Zion Hope, Lakeland
Stanely Jones, pastor
Sponsor: Burkett Chapel, Bartow

Suncoast

• Palabra Viva, Holiday
Rafael Amengual, pastor
Sponsor: Holiday First