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Newsjournal of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan | December 2024 | Volume 68, Number 12
Anna Skudarnova
Jul 313 min read
Global Vision Trip to North Africa inspires church planters to reach neighbors, nations
TORONTO, ONTARIO – Kesevan Balasingham knows firsthand that he doesn’t have to look far from his Toronto home to find a mission field....
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Aaron Earls
Jul 315 min read
Most churchgoers invite others to join them
BRENTWOOD, TN (BP) – When churchgoers show up to their church’s worship service, they’re often hoping to have a guest with them. A...
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Aaron Earls
Jul 315 min read
Are some churches stuck in the past?
BRENTWOOD, TN (BP) – Pews? Where we’re going, we don’t need pews. Some churchgoers say walking into their church feels like time travel,...
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Alex Smith
Jul 313 min read
HBCU students experience international missions, see ‘someone like me’
Chyler Hughes had never seen a Black missionary. At church, she learned to minister in her local community, but no one ever talked about...
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Aaron Earls
Jul 314 min read
Most Southern Baptist churches use background checks, fewer receive abuse training
New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro has used background checks in its ministry for more than 10 years. “It gives us peace of mind,”...
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Luke Bilberry
Jul 14 min read
Little League lessons
Editors note: Luke’s wife, Kathryn, passed away in April 2024 from an extremely quick & aggressive type of cancer. They have a 1 year old...
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Joe Amini
Jul 13 min read
Sheep and lions
HOWELL – As I consider some of the animals mentioned in scripture, I reflect on sheep and lions. I often perceive sheep as gentle,...
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Baptist Beacon
Jul 11 min read
Michigan recognized as the first Send state
INDIANAPOLIS – During the Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis, North American Mission Board (NAMB) President Kevin Ezell featured...
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Ben Jones
Jul 13 min read
Messengers leave Indy undaunted
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Road crews wheeled their black boxes out the Indiana Convention Center doors onto Maryland Avenue. Messengers with...
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Tony Lynn
Jul 15 min read
Increased professions, baptisms, and generosity
PLYMOUTH – Last year, 35 out of 41 Southern Baptist state conventions reported increases in baptisms from the previous year. At the...
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Garth Leno
Jul 14 min read
5 ways to ruin a partnership
WINDSOR, ONTARIO – Many of our churches will “go on mission” over the summer, and some are welcoming teams from other states to help them...
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Becky Swain
Jul 13 min read
EL ROI – “The God who sees me”
WATERFORD – Psalm 139: 13-16 “For it was You who created my inward parts; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise You...
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Neida Popkey
Jul 13 min read
God chooses us
EASTPOINTE – I was raised on the lower eastside of Detroit. My family was large with eight kids plus my mom and dad. Every Sunday my mom...
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Karen Blanchard
Jul 14 min read
Leading women well
SHELBY TOWNSHIP – I am the women’s ministry leader at Lakepointe Church and God put it on my heart a few years ago to build a team to...
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Megan Line
Jul 13 min read
The best adventure
STERLING HEIGHTS – When I think of my salvation story, I remember the most important times during my life that make up my testimony, but...
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JoLinda Russell
Jul 13 min read
My journey to Christ
BROWNSTOWN – Whenever I meet a fellow Christian, I like to hear about their journey with Christ. It inspires me to hear how God leads...
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Aaron Earls
Jul 16 min read
Some churches partner with pregnancy centers after Roe v. Wade reversal
BRENTWOOD, TN – Two years ago, the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade and the right to an abortion. In the aftermath, many churchgoers...
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Melita Thomas
Jul 14 min read
5 quick tips for VBS follow-up
BRENTWOOD, TN – The days and weeks immediately following VBS are the most crucial for outreach. But so often this critical element seems...
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Aaron Earls
Jul 15 min read
Churchgoers believe public perception of Christians is declining in the U.S.
BRENTWOOD, TN (BP) – Most churchgoers believe Christians have a good reputation with Americans in general, but they worry those feelings...
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