L-R First Lady Judyann Cole, Deacon Lisa Gillispie, Deacon Kathy Wright, Deacon Karen Pittman and Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr.

At least four Immanuel Baptist Church members have resigned from the deacons board since a Sunday night meeting and those remaining have been told to stand behind their preacher or step aside. Citing ...

Newly Ordained Deacons from First Baptist Church. From left: Jean Panzitta, Gail Nossavage, David Miller, Joseph Stemba, Dorothy Miller, and Jane Lussi. Absent from photo Kenneth Jordan. Photo by Sam ...

With some of its members demanding that it grapple with questions surrounding the leadership of Lead Pastor Steven Smith, Immanuel Baptist Church’s board of deacons met Sunday evening and discussed ...

Attendance at Immanuel Baptist Church is down sharply and concerns about the congregation's future are widespread as the church remains divided over the leadership of Lead Pastor Steven Smith, ...

Nearly 50 longtime members filed a lawsuit on September 23, 2025, against Rev. Dr. Ezra L. Tillman, Jr. and the church’s ...

From a humble beginning in a bush harbor in 1925 to a thriving ministry at the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s historic Sistrunk ...

On July 12, friends, family and the Emmaus Baptist Church congregation honored Deacon Robert Junious Owens Sr. for his 30 years of service as a deacon. He joined Emmaus at the age of 15 and over the ...