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


The Cowboy Cafe
by Tim Patterson PLYMOUTH, MI – Several years ago, Sabrina and I made a trek out West to Colorado in order for me to preach at a Bible...
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Not resurrected, just resuscitated
by Dr. Tony L. Lynn PLYMOUTH, MI – We were missionaries in Africa during the 1990’s. The 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser diesel, washed-out white...
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Apr 1, 20213 min read


Polish believer learns real meaning of Easter amidst centuries of tradition
by Kelvin Joseph* KRAKÓW, POLAND – For Mateusz Kowalski*, a Polish believer, Lent and the Easter holiday changed meaning when he gave...
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“What if?”
by Josh Tovey GRANDVILLE, MI – Easter is the most important Sunday of the year! It’s the day when many people who don't attend church...
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Apr 1, 20213 min read


Leave the Tomb
by Matt Thompson GRANDVILLE, MI – I’ll never forget that Saturday night. It was a night filled with great anticipation. The next day was...
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Apr 1, 20213 min read


‘Every day more and more come’ as Southern Baptists minister at Texas border
by Jane Rodgers BROWNSVILLE, TX (BP) – With the current migrant crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border worsening by the day, Southern...
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Apr 1, 20213 min read


First Person: New commitment to a proven channel
by Jeff Iorg RIVERSIDE, CA (BP) – A few weeks ago, I began writing about changing the channel of our denominational conversation. We are...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read


6.4.4. Wins Despite COVID
by Dr. Tony L Lynn PLYMOUTH, MI – The COVID-year took away a lot. Some items, events, and people taken from us, were more precious than...
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Apr 1, 20213 min read


rēˈfōkəs (verb)
by Mike Durbin PLYMOUTH, MI – Twelve pastors followed the example of Jesus withdrew from the hustle and bustle of life to rest, reflect,...
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Apr 1, 20213 min read


Katie and Bambi Lake
by Mick Schatz ROSCOMMON, MI – One of the pleasures in life we get to enjoy, especially here in Michigan, is the change of seasons. Each...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read


Family worship isn’t always easy. But it’s worth it
by Brady Rueter SPRINGFIELD, IL – It was a typical evening and our family had just finished dinner. Before the kiddos could run off and...
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Apr 1, 20212 min read


New Mexico preacher says ‘God did it’ throughout ministry of herding others to Jesus
by Scott Barkley ROY, N.M. (BP) – Pastor Roy Mitchell will never forget that summer in the late 1970s when he got plastered every day. A...
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Scripture engagement slacked in pandemic, even as Bible sales grew, reports say
by Diana Chandler PHILADELPHIA, PA (BP) – Americans bought more Bibles in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic spread, industry leaders said,...
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Apr 1, 20213 min read


Church members are minority in U.S. for first time, Gallup says
by Diana Chandler WASHINGTON (BP) – Church members are in the minority for the first time in at least eight decades, with just 47 percent...
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Apr 1, 20214 min read


National WMU introduces Missions Journey: Kids
by WMU Communications BIRMINGHAM, AL – Beginning this fall, children’s leaders will have a new curriculum option for children’s...
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Apr 1, 20213 min read


Michigan Campers on Mission busy at work
by Cindy Truesdail Michigan Campers on Mission (MI COM) is busy! Praise the Lord! We are continuing work on the Faith Fellowship Housing...
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Mar 2, 20212 min read


Shahid & Maroofa Kamal: Sharing A Living God
DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Shahid Kamal’s God is a living God—One who answers prayer. Shahid and his wife, Maroofa, spend their lives...
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Mar 2, 20211 min read


A tale of two streets
by Tom Bradley GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As an urban church planting pastor on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, Michigan, I am immersed in an...
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Mar 1, 20213 min read


The Pandemic Pastor Relief Fund
by Jamie Lynn PLYMOUTH, MI – The Pandemic Pastor Relief Fund has been able to help many Pastors in Michigan who were struggling during...
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Small group, big call
by Carl N. Miller HARVEY, MI – Our church is small, just 22 members, but the heart of our people is meeting the needs of others. But no...
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Mar 1, 20213 min read
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