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


NAMB missionary reaches broken people with unique approach
by Brandon Elrod INDIANAPOLIS, IN (BP) – Mo Wildey was working as a consultant for an inner-city parachurch organization and became an...
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Tools to reach goal of 500 by 2025
by Mike Durbin PLYMOUTH, MI – Our Convention finished 2020 much stronger than any of us imagined as the pandemic spread across our state,...
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When God's plans are better
by Michael Goforth PORT AUSTIN, MI – It was our biggest outreach event of the year...and it was canceled. At least that’s what we thought...
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Prepare for takeoff
by Jonah Fair SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI – “Prepare for Takeoff.” Hearing these words from the captain, I begin to imagine what we must look...
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No Wasted Opportunities
by Garth Leno WINDSOR, ONTARIO – Although God’s work of redemption has begun, and his victory is sure, we still live in a world that is...
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Adapt and Available: Allowing God to use us
by Kevin Hester ST. JOSEPH, MI – These are different times that we are living in. A lot has changed in our country and in the world over...
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Life Pursuit: Couple clings to hope on adoption journey
by Meredith Flynn MT. VERNON, IL – “Are you sitting down?” When adoption specialist Regina Thompson called Jennifer Money in October...
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Feb 1, 20215 min read


First Person: Prepare yourself and your church for the missionary task
by Todd Lafferty RICHMOND, VA (BP) – We might not know what to expect for 2021, but we do know that God is still moving and Southern...
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Political insights into Black churches revealed in Barna study
by Diana Chandler VENTURA, CA (BP) – The sense of political powerlessness Black Christians expressed in a new Barna research study is a...
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Building bridges
by Tim Patterson PLYMOUTH, MI – In Bob Tasler’s work on restoration, he relates a story that I have heard many times and have read in...
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6 Short Stories in 600 Words
by Dr. Tony L Lynn PLYMOUTH, MI – During January, I relished a 90-minute online meeting with the Send Network team in Michigan. I asked...
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Tools to reach goal of 500 by 2025
by Mike Durbin PLYMOUTH, MI – Our Convention finished 2020 much stronger than any of us imagined as the pandemic spread across our state,...
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Opportunities to shine
by Mick Schatz ROSCOMMON, MI – Some of my fondest memories from childhood come from the dark nights in the summertime when we would have...
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5 Reasons to Give to the Annie Armstrong Offering
by Dr. Garth Leno WINDSOR, ONTARIO – Stewardship is not just about money. It involves faithfully managing everything that God has placed...
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Turning point
by David Longstaff GRAYLING, MI – The summer of 2020 was a turning point in our church, as God used us to reach thousands in our...
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Your church needs a social media policy
by Matt Ward THOMSON, GA – 2020 has taught us many things, not the least of which is that Christians don’t have enough guidance for how...
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Making sure churches cover their bases for pastor allowances
by Max Herr FRESNO, CA – Every year, churches need to approve housing allowances for eligible ministers as well as accountable...
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MI Campers on Mission celebrate the New Year virtually
by Rick and Cindy Truesdail GRAND BLANC, MI – Amidst the confusion of what to do, when to do, and how to do work projects and fellowship...
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Jan 8, 20212 min read


Antioch Baptist changes its name
by Tim Steele ROSEVILLE, MI – One of the oldest Southern Baptist Churches in Michigan has a new name! Antioch Baptist Church in...
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Jan 8, 20212 min read


Champions of Prayer
by Staff PLYMOUTH, MI – January 2021 officially kicks off a five year emphasis for the Baptist State Convention of Michigan (BSCM). The...
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