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In this episode of Code Red Talk, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Patrick Coats, East Region Catalyst for the Florida Baptist Convention. Patrick shares his powerful story of growing up as the grandson of one of the first African-American pastors to join the Florida Baptist Convention, the challenges of being a preacher’s kid, and his journey to discovering his identity in Christ.

 

Together, Zach and Patrick discuss: The unique role of the Florida Baptist Convention and local church autonomy The legacy of Patrick’s grandfather in breaking racial barriers within the SBC The joys and struggles of ministry leadership and raising a family in the church How churches in Florida are reaching across cultures, generations, and traditions The future of youth ministry, church planting, and raising up the next generation of leaders This is a conversation about legacy, leadership, and keeping Christ at the center of it all. Don’t miss it!