Florida’s Geology Through the Lens of Noah’s Flood
Nate Loper - June 5, 2026 Florida is not a simple one-event landscape. It is more like a layered story. Being in Florida right now sharing about Canyon Ministries at the Southern Baptist Annual Meeting has me thinking about geology in a different way than I usually do. Out West, geology is obvious. You stand on the rim of the Grand Canyon and the rocks are right there in front of you, stacked in massive layers like a giant open book. In the West, you see cliffs, canyons, faults, folds, desert
Southern Baptist Annual Meeting & Pastors Conference 2026
The 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting & Pastors’ Conference was held June 7–10, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This gathering brings together pastors, ministry leaders, church members, and believers from across the nation for days of worship, fellowship, encouragement, and equipping for the work of the Gospel. The theme for this year’s meeting is Walking Worthy, centered on living out our calling in Christ with unity and love (Ephesians 4:1–3). Canyon Ministries was there with a booth on the exhibit floor, connecting with friends
Speaking: Westtown Church Tampa, FL
Luke Wayne speaking at Westtown Church: Tampa, FL Evolution or Divine Design? Where did we come from? Is the universe a masterful creation or a chance arrangement of matter? Did life result from purpose or blind evolutionary processes? Is mankind made in God's image or are we just nature's accident? In this live event, Luke Wayne assessed the theory of Darwinian evolution and explored how the scientific evidence in life and the created order displays the clear marks of God's handiwork. The event included an optional pre-event dinner and social at
![CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH PRESENTS Is the Bible Reliable? A Conversation with Apologist Luke Wayne Sunday, August 17th | 9:30 AM Join us for an enlightening discussion exploring questions about the reliability of the Bible. Bring your questions and curiosity! All are welcome. [An open Bible rests on a table at the bottom right.].](https://canyonministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Central-Event.jpg)
Speaking: Central Baptist Church Melbourne, FL
Luke Wayne speaking at Central Baptist Church: Melbourne, FL Is the Bible Reliable? In this public, interactive discussion between Pastor Lucas Almeida and Canyon Ministries writer and speaker Luke Wayne, we'll explore the reasons we can (and should) put our complete trust in the accuracy, preservation, and divine authority of the Old and New Testaments. Drawing on history, archaeology, science, and prophecy, we'll examine powerful corroborations of the truth already inherent in God's own living Word. Bring your own questions and come ready to join the discussion in this free,