Sunday, November 28, 2021 Advertise Give Order About Events Stories Near Me Ministries Resources Contact HomeNewsPanhandle pastor to be nominated as first VP when FBSC gathers NEWSWESTANNUAL MEETING [FBSC] Panhandle Pastor To Be Nominated As First VP When FBSC Gathers By Barbara Denman Last updated Sep 23, 2021 0 2,051 Share PANAMA CITY—Pastor Dwight Woods will be nominated as first vice president of the 2021-22 Florida Baptist State Convention by fellow Panhandle pastor Mike Orr when the meeting convenes in Lakeland, Nov. 8-9. Woods has served as senior pastor of Family of God Baptist Church in Panama City since December 2017. Woods said if elected to the role, “It is my prayer that I will be an example of servant leadership as I support the (FBSC) president and his vision.” According to Orr, pastor of First Baptist Church in Chipley, Woods is a “proven leader,” who has guided his church through difficult times after Category 5 Hurricane Michael roared ashore in Panama City on Oct. 10, 2018, causing major damage to the church. “He was able to focus on the mission of the church while making repairs to the building, leading the church on multiple fronts,” Orr said. The church was devastated by the hurricane, losing buildings on both the east and west campuses. Members are still struggling with contractors, and reconstruction to their homes, yet the church is still meeting and doing ministry. Just as the church began to regain strength and stamina from the storm, the pandemic ravaged the congregation. “The greatest need is for the body of Christ to continue being the light to a dark and suffering community, post hurricane Michael, and during the pandemic,” said Woods. “This includes assuring that we continue to reach the lost as we provide basic needs through ministries such as evangelism, food distributions, community counseling, and youth mentoring programs.” The Chipley pastor added that as pastor of a predominantly African American congregation, Woods represents the diversity of the Florida Baptist family; and his Panhandle location “strengthens our connection from one end of the state to the other.” Woods is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with an AA in Christian Ministries; and a graduate of Selma University with a Bachelor’s in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies. He is presently pursuing a master of divinity degree at New Orleans Seminary. The Florence, Ala., native served churches in Alabama prior to arriving at Family of God. Prior to COVID, the church had 450 members. Florida Baptist State Convention Dwight Woods FBSC Vice President Nomination 0 2,051 Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Barbara Denman During her 30 years as Florida Baptists' director of communications, Barbara ventured across the state -- and to Cuba and Haiti -- to report on Baptist witness and, amid natural disaster, Baptist compassion. Barbara and her husband, Dick, are currently enjoying spending time with their first grandchild, Finley, along with Finley's parents Ashford and Chantal and Barbara and Dick's daughter, Addie. PREV POST First Baptist Church, Crestview, FL NEXT POST Connect, grow, serve: mission of Southwest FL church YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE More From Author STORIES Supply chain disruptions challenge holiday food giveaways ANNUAL MEETING [FBSC] Florida Baptists celebrate unity, approve 2022 budget, address sexual abuse concerns… NEWS 2021 Florida Baptist State Convention Sermons PREV NEXT LEAVE A REPLY Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. FOLLOW US Facebook Followers 3,513 Followers 91 Subscribers 1,544 Followers SUBSCRIBE to the Witness News FIND a Florida Baptist Church STATEWIDE EVENTS Lottie Moon Week of Prayer November 28 – December 5 Church Security and Intruder Awareness/Response Training December 3 – December 4 New Pastor Orientation January 12, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Marriage Tune-Up January 21, 2022 – January 22, 2022 LATEST STORIES Supply chain disruptions challenge holiday food giveaways Nov 22, 2021 FAITH Riders take gospel wherever they go Nov 22, 2021 BCF Participates in 2021 FBSC, “Blessed Be the Tie: A… Nov 19, 2021 Jacksonville pastor perseveres through multiple moves and… Nov 18, 2021 CONTACT Florida Baptist Convention 6850 Belfort Oaks Place Jacksonville, FL 32216 P. 904-396-2351 FBC Southeast Center 140 East 7th Street Hialeah, FL 33010 P. 305-537-4060‬ Contact Us Home Events Stories Near Me Ministries Resources Contact © 2021 - Florida Baptist Convention | FBC. All Rights Reserved. Employment | Privacy Policy | FBC Bylaws | Sitemap