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Mt. Carmel Baptist on Sunday

I will be preaching at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for Pastor Richard Cason on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 10:30am.  The church is located at 1205 S.W. Mount Carmel Avenue in Lake City, Florida.  For more information call (386) 752-5277.

NOTE: For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of the JCEA ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

The Journey of La Esperanza on Sunday

I will be preaching at The Journey of La Esperanza in Lake City on Sunday. The English service begins at 10am and the Spanish service at 6pm.  The church is located at 523 NW Satum Lane in Lake City, Florida.  For more information call Senior Pastor John Wethington or English Pastor Mike Williams at (386) 755-2425.

NOTE: For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of the JCEA ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

Antioch Baptist Homecoming on Sunday

I will be preaching the 161st Homecoming Service at Antioch Baptist Church this Sunday, October 14, 2012.  The services will begin at 9:45am with a concert by the Lighthouse Children's Choir and the morning worship at 11am.  Dinner-on-the-grounds will follow the morning service.  Antioch Baptist Church is located at 5203 County Road 795 north of Live Oak, Florida. For more information or directions call Pastor Dave McKeithen at (386) 362-3101.

 NOTE: For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of the JCEA ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

Oak Grove Baptist on Thursday

I will be preaching one service of a week-long revival meeting at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7pm.  The revival meeting began on Monday, October 8th and will feature different speakers each night.  The church is located at 1007 N.E. Needmore Rd. about 12 miles north of Lake City, Florida.

NOTE: For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of the JCEA ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

The Lord's Church this Sunday

I will preaching at 11am this Sunday, October 7, 2012 at The Lord's Church in Taylor, Florida.  Dinner-on-the-grounds will follow the service.  This will be my first time preaching at this church and I appreciate Pastor Bobby Griffin giving me the opportunity.  The church is located at 26674 CR250 (the intersection of county roads 125 and 250 in Taylor.

 NOTE: For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of the JCEA ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

Make My Day!!

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Mt. Carmel in October

I will be preaching for Pastor Richard Cason at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 10:30am.  The church is located at 1205 S.W. Mount Carmel Avenue in Lake City, Florida.  For more information call (386) 752-5277.

NOTE: For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of the JCEA ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

Olustee First Baptist on Sunday

I will be preaching at First Baptist Church of Olustee, Florida on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 11am and 6pm.  The church is located at 23311 Lakeside Lane in Olustee, Florida. Please be in prayer for these services and the search for a new pastor.

NOTE: For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of the JCEA ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

Evergreen Baptist this Sunday

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Jerry Tyre at Evergreen Baptist Church on Sunday, September 23, 2012.  The services will begin at 11am and 6pm.  The church is located at 2509 224th Street in Lake City, Florida.

Elected to Baker County Commission

In 1984 I felt the call to public service and made a run for the Baker County Commission and was elected.  During my first meeting on the commission I was elected as Chairman at the ripe-old age of 26.  (See the Flashback 1984 video)

Last year I began to sense the Lord again leading me toward entering the race for county commissioner.  After much prayer on the subject by myself and many others I entered the race in April of this year.  Our campaign was not well financed and we had a small number of volunteers.  A simple gallbladder surgery in May turned out to be not-so-simple and I'm sure some political pundits saw this as a political setback, but God had other plans.

As the campaign moved forward it began to resemble a "David and Goliath" scenario as we operated on a shoestring budget, but God had other plans. (Listen to our David and Goliath commercial below)

During the weeks leading up to the election I spoke with many citizens and spent many hours waving at passing motorists in various areas of Baker County.  Some of my supporters were worried that our efforts might not be enough, but God had other plans!

On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 the voters of Baker County elected James "The Giant" Croft to the District 1 County Commission seat with 53% of the vote! God deserves all of the glory, honor and praise!!

Twenty-eight years after taking my first Oath of Office, on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, I will be sworn-in to begin another four-year term on the Board of Commissioners.  I sincerely ask for your prayers as I begin this new journey of service.

PLEASE NOTE: The various ministries of James Croft Evangelistic Association will continue; i.e. preaching, JOY Box, Ghana mission, etc.  Your prayerful and financial support of the JCEA is vital to our continuing to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world!

Below you will find videos and additional links about the campaign.

• Florida Times-Union article
• Baker County Press article
• Campaign website/Facebook page

Baker County Press video "Candidate Reactions"


"David and Goliath" radio commercial

FBC Olustee Sunday

I will be preaching at First Baptist Church of Olustee, Florida on Sunday, August 26th at 11am and 6pm.  The church is now searching for a pastor.  First Baptist Church is located at 23311 Lakeside Lane in Olustee, Florida. Please be in prayer for these services and the search for a new pastor.

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Olustee Homecoming in August

.I will be preaching Homecoming service at First Baptist Church of Olustee on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 11am.  The church is located at 23311 Lakeside Lane in Olustee, Florida.  For more information cal the church at (386) 752-1614.

NOTE: For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of the JCEA ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

Services for Kingdom Builders Ministries

I will be preaching during the worship rally for participants in Kingdom Builders Ministries at New Oak Grove Baptist Church next week.  The services begin Sunday night July 15th and continue through Friday.  There will not be a service on Wednesday night.  Volunteers from New Oak Grove Baptist Church in Alachua will be joined by teens from Georgia and North Carolina.  The groups will perform community service projects during the day.

FBC Olustee Wednesday

I will be preaching at First Baptist Church of Olustee, Florida on Wednesday, July 11th at 6:30pm.  The church is now searching for a pastor.  First Baptist Church is located at 23311 Lakeside Lane in Olustee, Florida. Please be in prayer for these services and the search for a new pastor.

NOTE: For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of the JCEA ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

Cedar Creek on Sunday Morning

I will be preaching in supply for Pastor Wayne Williams at Cedar Creek Church on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 11am.  The church is located at 14742 County Road 124 north of Sanderson, Florida.  Please be prayer for this service.

For up-to-date information on my preaching schedule visit the schedule page of my ministry website. If you would like to receive schedule information via e-mail follow this link: Subscribe to James Croft Ministry Opportunities by Email.

Incognito Stroll

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