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


Study: What are Americans thankful for?
NASHVILLE, TN (BP) – When Americans count their blessings at Thanksgiving, God will get most of the credit, a new study shows. And money...
Baptist Beacon
Dec 5, 20164 min read


A Christmas Carol
FENTON, MI – As the “official Christmas season” begins there comes with it a crescendoing cacophony of cultural Christmas clutter that...
Baptist Beacon
Dec 5, 20163 min read


Two memorable trip destinations for 2017
FENTON, MI – December is here so there’s no better time to plan a trip for next year. Let me recommend two destinations that will enlarge...
Baptist Beacon
Dec 5, 20163 min read


Bambi is not closing
FENTON, MI – “Bambi is not closing.” I have said these words over and over again in recent months. There is no plan to close the camp....
Baptist Beacon
Dec 5, 20164 min read


Multicultural ministry in a replant
DALLAS, TX – Twice last week I was asked about a multicultural/multiracial ministry and church revitalization. This past Sunday I was...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20164 min read


2016 CEC recap
FENTON, MI – This year’s Church Equipping Conference was a huge success with more than 400 participants experiencing outstanding keynote...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20162 min read


How to pray for our nation every day
LANDSDOWNE, VA – Let’s face it, as Thomas Paine once said, these are the times that try men’s souls. America is in crisis, from within...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20163 min read


Prayer for our nation: 25 verses of hope
KATY, TX – In 1952 President Harry Truman signed a bill into law, making the National Day of Prayer an annual event on the first Thursday...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20166 min read


First Person: Teaching children about suffering
MARYVILLE, TN (BP) – My oldest son just turned 5, and at this age he is a joy. He understands the world in new ways every day and is...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20164 min read


First Person: Getting what we asked for
ONTARIO, CA (BP) – No matter who wins the presidential election, it appears the American people are about to get what they have asked for...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20162 min read


The summer of 2016 was a season of advance for the church plants of Send Detroit
DETROIT, MI – We are extremely grateful for all of the mission partners that came to Detroit over the summer to work with our church...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20161 min read


Nine reasons to consider being a sending church
ALPHARETTA, GA – Why would a church want to be a Sending Church? Taking responsibility for a new church plant can be difficult and time...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20162 min read


S.C. churches unite to 'love their city'
CHESNEE, SC – Earlier this year, 16 churches from across the Chesnee community participated in creative service projects and outreach...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20163 min read


Mission Peru 2016 recap
SOUTHGATE, MI – Calvary Baptist Church of Southgate recently went on mission to Peru. Here is their story. It took a year in the...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20163 min read


FRē Outreach: Bridging the gap
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20163 min read


Back to school bash brings neighbors together
LANSING, MI – Faith Fellowship Baptist Church and the Eastside Community Action Center came together in support of the Potter Walsh...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20162 min read


A prayer for our country
FENTON, MI – It has long been said a nation cannot stand that does not kneel before God Almighty. America is living proof of that...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20163 min read


Evangelical divide seen in LifeWay Research survey
NASHVILLE, TN (BP) – Americans with evangelical beliefs share a great deal in common. They trust in Jesus alone, evangelize their...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20165 min read


N.Y. Baptists affirm marriage & gender
SCHROON LAKE, NY (BP) – Messengers to the Baptist Convention of New York discussed proposals to affirm the biblical definitions of...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20161 min read


Political engagement, trust in God's sovereignty urged
LOUISVILLE, KY (BP) – Jesus is the "ultimate" refugee and immigrant, and as a result the church has a responsibility to love and care for...
Baptist Beacon
Oct 31, 20164 min read
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