Helping churches take their next step to

Accelerate Gospel Movement

Grants

Are you planning an evangelistic initiative? We would love to hear about it! We have resources to assist you.

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Whether you're trying to reach the lost on your block or taking the gospel to the nations, we're here to help!

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Annual Church Profile

Help us develop events and services that meet your church's and association’s precise ministry needs!

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Sharing your church's vital information helps strengthen our shared mission of discipling the nations!

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Give

Helps other churches take their next to accelerate gospel movement through your financial support!

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Your generosity fuels the mission of God here in Michigan and around the globe!

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Who We Are

The Baptist State Convention of Michigan is a fellowship of approximately 300 churches. We are helping churches take their next step to accelerate Gospel movement. We are supported by churches’ contributions through the Cooperative Program and the Frances Brown State Missions Offering.

How We Help

Starting

Churches

Start a Church

Whether you're discerning a call to plant, taking first steps, or preparing to launch, we provide the resources, coaching, and partnerships needed to establish healthy and thriving churches that impact their communities with the gospel!

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Strengthening

Churches

Strengthen Your Church

Regardless of whether a church has declined, plateaued or is struggling with the next stage of growth, we want to provide the resources and guidance churches need to be healthy and thriving!

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Why We Do It

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Building Kingdom Bridges

Because unifying God’s diverse people is worth the work. 

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Strengthen Leaders

Because they shape the culture and set the pace.

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Normalize Sentness

Because the urgency of the gospel mission demands it.

Pursue Focus

Because it clarifies our actions.

"THE GOSPEL COMPELS US TO GO"

– Annie Armstrong

Our Blog

Keep the Fire Burning in 2026

When I was in high school there was a song that came out by REO Speedwagon, who happened to be one of my favorite bands at the time, called Keep the Fire Burning. As I penned this article I could not help but hum that song as I was writing. I even put it on youtube as...

The Beauty God Brings Together “Emmanuel”

As we pull out our Christmas decorations each year, most of us don’t start with brand-new ornaments. We reach for boxes that have been packed away for years—sometimes decades. Inside are ornaments from every season of life. Some are beautiful. Some are sentimental....

Going Home: Answering God’s Call to Uganda

It was a profound honor to be invited to join the 2025 Uganda Mission Team. When Pastor Hill extended the call through the IMB, I was reminded of Isaiah 6:8: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am...

The Word Became Flesh

As we enter this Christmas season, my heart is full of gratitude for each of you pastors and churches. This time of year has a way of re-centering us—not simply on the beauty of our traditions, but on the power of the gospel we proclaim. “The Word became flesh and...

Seizing the Day: A Call for the Church

Our world is trembling under the weight of violence, division, and despair. The assassination ofCharlie Kirk and the countless acts of senseless violence remind us of the fragility of life and theurgency of truth. People are asking questions, searching for meaning,...

How the Frances Brown State Mission Offering Helps Accelerate Gospel Movement

The Frances Brown State Mission Offering—commonly known as the SMO—has become a cornerstone of support for Michigan’s Baptist churches. Taken annually, this special offering channels lives and resources into the heart of Gospel mission across Michigan and beyond....

What Are You Kicking Off This Fall: A Fresh Opportunity for Gospel Acceleration

As the crispness of fall is fast approaching and settles in and the routines of school, sports, and work kick into high gear, we find ourselves entering a season of renewed rhythm and focus. Unlike the unpredictability of summer—filled with vacations, camps, and...

My Top 5 Takeaways: 2025 Southern Baptist Annual Convention

5. The Cooperative Program & Baptist Faith & Message Remain Rock-Solid The Cooperative Program (CP), Southern Baptists’ collective giving effort, continues to  be a hallmark of denominational unity. In the 100 years of giving, our churches have  collectively...

What I Learned After 28 Years of Ministry

On April Fools’ Day 2025, I celebrated 28 years in full-time ministry. Looking back over those years, I’ve often thought about writing a book to reflect on the journey—and maybe someday I will. I’m not sure anyone would want to read it besides my mom (lol), but I’ve...

No Other Gospel

In the late 1940s, Charles Templeton was a close friend and preaching associate of the famous evangelist, Billy Graham, and he effectively preached the gospel to large crowds in major arenas. However, intellectual doubts began to nag at him. He questioned the truth of...

Accelerating Gospel Movement
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Let's CONNECT

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Let's CLARIFY

God is inviting every church to take a step with Him. We have a great team of ministry practitioners who would love to hear or help you discern and clarify your church’s next step.

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Let's COLLABORATE

The BSCM team and network of churches are eager to encourage, coach, collaborate and resource you as you take your faith filled next step.

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