Orlando church opens ‘Good Smaritan Inn’

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a modern twist to the parable of the Good Samaritan, First Baptist church, Orlando, will provide free housing for pastors, ministerial staff and missionaries attending this June’s Southern Baptist Convention.

The “Good Samaritan Inn” will rely on members of the congregation willing to open their homes to qualifying messengers and their families between June 10–15. To qualify, applicants must be current or retired ministerial staff or missionaries. They also must forward a letter from their church verifying their status and messenger credentials.

Pastors can sign up by leaving a voice mail message at 407-514-4411 or by e-mailing GoodSamaritanInn@fbcorlando.org. The church plans to add on-line registration; check its Internet site —www.fbcorlando.org — for details. The deadline to apply is April 15.