Seven questions pursuing church Health
PLYMOUTH – At your invitation . . . I would be happy to lead your local church leadership, or better yet, a gathering of a few local...
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Newsjournal of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan | June 2023 | Volume 67, Number 6
Karen Blanchard
- Feb 1
- 4 min
Compassion never ends
MACOMB TOWNSHIP – My husband is a pastor and we have been in ministry together for more than twenty years. During these twenty years, our...
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David Roberts
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Don’t underestimate God
MIDLAND – I’ve often been blessed by the ministry of the Blackaby family. Studies like Experiencing God have taught me to trust God...
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Bob Johnson
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Imperfect people belong here
ROSEVILLE – Inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty are these words by Emma Lazarus. “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled...
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Erin Roach
- Feb 1
- 4 min
Video library takes Bible to unreached, oral learners
More than 3,000 unreached people groups don’t have a single verse of Scripture in their language, said Paul Wynn of OneMessage.tv. And...
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Tina Louderback
- Feb 1
- 3 min
6 things to help make your mission trip impactful
Let’s face it, churches spend a whole lot of money and time doing short-term mission trips around the globe. If we are going to invest so...
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Timothy Cockes
- Feb 1
- 4 min
Pastor’s guided tours of D.C. aim to shore up love for God’s Word
WASHINGTON (BP) – In addition to reading and studying Scripture, it can be powerful to experience the Bible’s real-world impact. Inspire...
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Hannah Julian
- Feb 1
- 3 min
101-year-old Ky. Baptist recounts salvation story after meeting Corrie Ten Boom
LOUISVILLE, KY (BP) – Eleanor Gorin, born March 5, 1921, grew up in the first house built on Cherokee Road in Louisville and received...
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Bill LaFollette
- Jan 4
- 4 min
Michigan Disaster Relief seeking new volunteers
MIDLAND – Everything Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers do in a crisis, centers on not only meeting physical needs, but...
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Randy Weaks
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Our next step might be a step back
SOUTH LYON – The writer of Ecclesiastes said that “there is nothing new under the sun.” He was right. The more that I see and hear about...
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Marissa Postell
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Lifeway trains leaders, builds momentum for VBS 2023 at VBS Previews
NASHVILLE, TN – For many, Vacation Bible School (VBS) is the best time of the year, and many ministry leaders and volunteers are already...
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Karen L. Willoughby
- Jan 4
- 5 min
Legal matters should concern churches, expert says
Editor’s Note: The latest episode of the BSCM’s podcast “Punching Holes in the Darkness” addresses the issue of the local church and...
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Tim Patterson
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Viva la difference
PLYMOUTH – People are different. I can hear your reactions right now: “Yeah, Duh! Real genius statement there Tim.” And yes, it is very...
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Tony Lynn
- Jan 4
- 5 min
Embezzler’s new beginnings
PLYMOUTH – During the mid-1980’s my wife and I served the Lord as house parents for Kentucky children, ages first grade through high...
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Mike Durbin
- Jan 4
- 3 min
BSCM helps churches that are past the curve
PLYMOUTH – As 2022 was nearing the end, I reflected on the illustration a well known speaker made to a gathering of pastors. He...
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Garth Leno
- Jan 4
- 3 min
9 ways to encourage your team
WINDSOR, ONTARIO – When I visit churches in my new role, I like to ask staff and lay leaders alike what encourages them most about...
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Mick Schatz
- Jan 4
- 3 min
What’s keeping you from your new beginning?
ROSCOMMON – Happy New Year from Bambi Lake! We anticipate 2023 being exciting as we witness God using Bambi Lake in amazing ways. A new...
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Karen Blanchard
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Broken to made new
MACOMB TOWNSHIP – Recently I learned about the art of the Japanese Kintsugi. In this practice, when a piece of pottery breaks, instead of...
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Matt Thompson
- Jan 4
- 2 min
New Year prayer
GRANDVILLE – Lord, I recognize that some are reading this and are discouraged, would You encourage their heart today. Some are reading...
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