Florida Baptist Convention

The Florida Baptist Convention, also known as FBC or Florida Baptists, is a regional Baptist organization that serves member churches throughout the state of Florida. It operates as part of the larger Southern Baptist Convention network, providing theological resources, ministry support, and coordination of missions and evangelism efforts. The convention facilitates communication among churches, offers training for pastors and lay leaders, and administers programs related to education, benevolence, and church planting. It also manages financial transactions on behalf of its affiliates, as evidenced by the reported payment to a Southern Baptist Convention entity. Through these activities, the FBC aims to strengthen the spiritual and operational capacity of Florida’s Baptist congregations.

Headquartered in the United States of America, the Florida Baptist Convention maintains its central office in Florida, though the exact city is not specified in the available sources. The organization’s structure is that of a convention, meaning it is an association of autonomous churches that voluntarily cooperate for shared goals rather than a hierarchical denomination with centralized ownership. While the convention does not disclose detailed membership figures or financial size in the provided material, its role as a conduit for inter‑church cooperation and its involvement in significant financial transactions indicate a notable presence within the state’s religious landscape. The 2023 cyberattack incident, in which fraudulent emails led to the loss of over $700,000 intended for a Southern Baptist Convention entity, highlights both the scale of its financial operations and the need for robust cybersecurity safeguards. The incident was reported to the FBI and other law enforcement agencies, prompting a forensic audit and the use of reserve funds to cover commitments to member churches.