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First Baptist Pastor James Welch exits, starting ‘new chapter’ at Fort Lauderdale church after turbulent era

March 10, 2023 4:47 am

By Noreen Marcus
FloridaBulldog.org
James Welch, the polarizing lead pastor of Fort Lauderdale’s venerable First Baptist Church, abruptly left the pulpit this week, according to a church insider who shared the news with exiled congregants.

Fort Lauderdale’s First Baptist Church sold downtown lot in a secretive deal the congregation hastily OK’d

August 17, 2022 5:00 am

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By Noreen Marcus
FloridaBulldog.org
First Baptist Church sold prime real estate worth more than $1.2 million in a secretive deal that raises concerns about the intentions of the leadership of Fort Lauderdale’s oldest religious institution.

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First Baptist Pastor James Welch exits, starting ‘new chapter’ at Fort Lauderdale church after turbulent era

Fort Lauderdale’s First Baptist Church sold downtown lot in a secretive deal the congregation hastily OK’d

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