This title bears repeating so that you can let the words sink in: Over Half of Gen Z Teens Feel Motivated to Learn More about Jesus!1 This is the headline from a Barna report that … Read More
Threshold Ministry: On the Gift of the Diaconate
One of the great honors in my role with the Diocese is that I am able to walk alongside leaders in our various churches as they embrace their ministry calling. For some, this may include … Read More
A Pathway to Flourishing
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day … Read More
Our Labor is not in Vain: Equipping the Saints
“But thanks be to God who has given us the victory through Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord … Read More
Sacred Mental Health: A Response to a National Crisis
The mental health crisis in our nation is breaking in like a flood, but our diocese has a response: Sacred Mental Health. This ministry is being developed as a way to bring the unique gift of God’s transforming grace through Jesus Christ into the dark places of mental and emotional suffering.
Welcome Dcn. Lenny Konschewitz to the Staff
The four strategies of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese include strengthening congregations, raising leaders, planting churches, and reaching the next generation. These last few years our church planting efforts have been led by Taylor Bodoh and … Read More
Electing our Next Archbishop: A Call to Prayer & Fasting
As you may know, Archbishop Foley Beach will retire as Archbishop this June. The ACNA’s College of Bishops will gather in Conclave prior to the summer’s Provincial Assembly, for a time of prayer and discernment over who God is calling to be our next Archbishop. It is our responsibility to pray for who God will raise up in this season. It is an important moment; there are lots of challenges facing us. Who is God calling to serve? Archbishop Foley has asked that we enter into a time of prayer and fasting about that decision. Will you join me in setting aside a time each week, as the Lord leads, from now until June 20, to fast and pray that I and my brother bishops would have wisdom and discern God’s will, and know who He is calling?
God is working in Ukraine through Incarnation Tallahassee
Legacy Refuge is an orphan care ministry focused on serving children living in and evacuated from Ukraine. Our mission is to see every orphan come to know Christ, heal from trauma, and live a healthy, productive life.
Remember the Good News — a Lent 2024 Encouragement from the Bishop
Dear brothers and sisters of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese,
As we hit the two-week mark of our journey through Lent, I want to share with you a brief message of encouragement. The season may rightfully be solemn, but by no means should it be joyless.
Jody Farmer: I So Look Forward to the Weekend
I so look forward to the weekend as I know it will be another amazing trip to spend with another parish. Many questions come up during our visits, especially about our family and my own background. It warms my heart that people genuinely want to know about my sweet family!
Following the Architect’s Plan
What can the Church—and especially the Gulf Atlantic Diocese—learn from a 55-year-old construction disaster?
Apology and Public Statement from Bishop Alex Farmer re: his January 28 Sermon
Bishop Alex has made the following apology and statement regarding his sermon from January 28, 2024.
Winning the Next Generation to Christ
Canon Christopher Jones | I have participated in many of the camps and retreats that we have coordinated as a diocese. I can tell you that I have personally seen lives changed, chains broken, and young people being set free by the power of the Gospel – I’ve seen, with my own eyes, many students start their discipleship journeys during these ministry sessions. There is a fire burning for the Lord in our youth and I want to see that deepen amongst them and spread to those who do not yet know Him. Will you join me in one or more of
An Invitation to New Relationships
Archdeacon Jessica Jones | Epiphany greetings! It is a joy to celebrate Christ’s coming by reflecting on the innumerable ways we see the Lord’s glory throughout our diocese and in partnership with each of you. Thank you for your continued work to further God’s Kingdom. I am writing to invite you into two new relationships, both emerging from our five-year strategic plan. Before we get to the invitation, I want to provide a recap of the primary outcomes of the plan: four missional strategies and three new initiatives. The missional strategies for the Diocese work to further the ministry of planting churches, raising leaders, strengthening congregations, and now include reaching the next generation of the Church. We have exciting updates in all four areas to share with you, some announcements regarding initiatives in the Strategic Plan, and invitations for you to join in the excitement.…
Making Christ Jesus Known
Happy New Year, Gulf Atlantic Diocese! I pray your 2024 has started well and also that you are thriving in the Season of Epiphany. I love the season of Epiphany’s emphasis on Making Christ Jesus known, that he might be worshiped and obeyed from our neighborhoods to the ends of the Earth.…