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Newsjournal of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan | January 2025 | Volume 69, Number 1


Our Heavenly Father
PLYMOUTH – Of all the words Jesus could have chosen to refer to God, the one he used most frequently was “Father.” We are so accustomed...
Mike Durbin
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Heresies among us
WINDSOR, ONTARIO – Apparently, American evangelicals’ grasp on theology is slipping. More than 50% of us affirmed heretical views of God...
Garth Leno
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Bambi Lake: A new home in a familiar place
ROSCOMMON – “Bambi Lake” conjures up great memories for me. Summer camp with a bunch of guys in Pinegrove, the late night hikes to the...
David Sutphin
Jun 1, 20233 min read


SEND Detroit update
DETROIT – God is on the move in the Motor City. If you are looking to involve a mission team this summer with gospel efforts and church...
Wayne Parker
Jun 1, 20232 min read


A loving father loves
LANSING – In Luke 15 we encounter a scene where the Pharisees and scribes complain of Jesus’ association with tax collectors and sinners...
Coye Bouyer
Jun 1, 20234 min read


‘Why SBC’ Twitter hashtag focuses on Great Commission unity
NASHVILLE (BP) – As the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting (June 12-13 in New Orleans) approaches, many Southern Baptist pastors and leaders are...
Timothy Cockes
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Sexual abuse ministry check website almost ready for launch, ARITF says
NASHVILLE (BP) – The SBC Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force says it is preparing to launch a ministry database website as ordered by...
Brandon Porter
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Appeals over removing churches from SBC spark larger debate
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The announcement that three churches will appeal the decision to deem them not in friendly cooperation with the...
Meredith Flynn
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Life experiences help trucker in Nebraska replant effort
LOUP CITY, NE (BP) – They are two skills anyone can learn but many don’t – listening and trusting. Ryan Durham’s life has given him...
Scott Barkley
Jun 1, 20234 min read


First Person: How the ERLC helps churches
NASHVILLE (BP) – As the president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention, I am excited to...
Brent Leatherwood
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Grandchildren and second chances
PLYMOUTH – Throughout our childhood years, we’re asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” In my generation, the idea of being...
Shar Durbin
May 2, 20233 min read


Low-cost, high-value summer mission trip
PLYMOUTH – Leaders of all shapes, sizes, languages, and locations; I have a summer idea that you will love. An international mission trip...
Tony Lynn
May 1, 20233 min read


Motherhood is a choice
PLYMOUTH – Women enter motherhood in many different ways including fostering, adoption, miscarriage, and spiritual influence. Just...
Sabrina Patterson
May 1, 20233 min read


Black pastors forming new state fellowships, pastors’ wives network
NEW ORLEANS (BP) – The National African American Fellowship (NAAF) of the Southern Baptist Convention will announce three new state...
Diana Chandler
May 1, 20233 min read


Better together
PLYMOUTH – My good friend and counterpart in Arizona, David Johnson, recently wrote an article and it was published in the Baptist Press....
Tim Patterson
May 1, 20233 min read


Foster parenting; the blessing and the struggle
CANTON – I have always had a heart for two things: God and children. I spent my life loving and serving kids in church, at camps, and...
Claire Carty
May 1, 20233 min read


The calmest person in the room
PLYMOUTH – I recently heard someone say that during a stressful situation, as Jesus followers we should be the calmest person in the...
Jamie Lynn
May 1, 20233 min read


Spiritual mothers
SHELBY TOWNSHIP – A mother is someone who guides, nurtures, and corrects. A mother loves unconditionally and wants the best for her...
Karen Blanchard
May 1, 20233 min read


The international mission field next door
DETROIT – What makes America unique is its great ability to unite despite differences. America is considered a melting pot that has the...
Amgad Beshai
May 1, 20233 min read
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