On May 6, 2022, The West Florida Baptist institute completed thirty-nine years of operations in Pensacola, Florida. It is with extreme mixed emotions, for me, that this will be the last closing at this present location. The Lord has blessed this ministory in so many ways and it has beeen a difficult decision for me to accept. However, as a servant of the Lord, this is His work and not mine. As the Lord closes one door He will open another.
In April of 2022, the trustees met in a special meeting to discuss the future of the school. After several options of discussion the trustees voted to recommend to Magnolia Spings Baptist Church, the sponsoring church, to make a decision on the recommendation of the turtees. The church voted in a regular conference on May 20, 2023, to accept the recommendation of the trustees and move the school to thier facilities.
The new name of the school will be, "Gulf Coast Baptist College" There will be no change in the objectives or the doctrine of the school. Many things have happened over the past two years that made the decision to move a necessity. We will leave behind so many students that have graced the classrooms of West Florida Baptist Institute. However, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and know that trust in God is an abolute must.
On October 15, 2023, the Schillinger Road Baptist Church voted in a special conference to allow the Gulf Coast Baptist College to begin offering classes in thier facillities on a temporary basis. A search for suitable facilities is now underway. In the beginning, efforts were made to acquire a building that could house the print shop. However, due to circumstances that have developed in the past two months, it has become necessary for the college to purchase a facility that can house both the school and the print ministry. The objectives of both ministries will not change.
Efforts are underway to make the changes . It was a diffcult task to move the equipmemt from Pensacola to Theodore, and it will be equally as difficult to make the move again. The old facility in Pensacola has been place for sale and a contract for deed has been given. An individual has expressed interest in puchasing the entire property. All the debit must be settled before the final closer of the facilities in Pensacola.
Please keep the trustees and myself in your prayers as we work through this transitiom. If you have any questions please contact the school at 850-324-6555. All communication and donations should be mailed to P.O. Box 1183 36590
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