Our Associations
Michigan Associations
The Baptist State Convention of Michigan partners closely with local Baptist associations to support churches in their communities. These associations serve as a vital connection point, providing regional support, encouragement, and collaboration among churches. We work alongside them to equip pastors, strengthen congregations, and coordinate church planting and revitalization efforts. By partnering together, we maximize resources, foster deeper relationships, and ensure that churches have the support they need to fulfill their mission of making disciples and spreading the Gospel.
BAY AREA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
AMS – David Roberts
2138 N Jefferson Rd Midland, MI 48642
(989) 631-9421, bayareabaptistassn@gmail.com
Clerk – Sheila Flaugher
989-620-0164, tsbflaugher@yahoo.com
Moderator – Terry Wilson
989-802-2770, harmonybcpastor@gmail.com
GENESEE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
AMS – Jerome Taylor
(810) 931-5895, brojerome@eastgatebaptist.org
Mailing Address: 5090 W. Pasadena, Flushing, MI 48433
Clerk – Mike Davis
(810) 835-2970, michaeldavis4688@hotmail.com
HURON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Inactive
MOTOR CITIES METRO BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
AMS – Art Werry
(586) 872-8215, art@mcmba.net
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99766, Troy, MI 48099
Moderator – Steven Perry
(616) 643-3567, sperry200183@gmail.com
Vice Moderator – Scott Blanchard
(586) 265-6268, scott@lakepointechurch.org
Treasurer – Rick Harris
(248) 755-8131, hharrisrick@aol.com
Administrative Assistant – Elaine Hill
(586) 321-2346
PINES BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Associational Director – David Longstaff
(906) 221-7464, pastordavelongstaff@gmail.com
PBA Office – 705 Madsen Street PO Box 766 Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 348-6424, pinesbaptistassociation@gmail.com
Clerk/Ministry Assistant – Fran Green
(989) 389-7467, greenfrancine@att.net
Office Manager & Treasurer – Ann Stepp
(989) 370-1098, astepp7101@gmail.com
SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Ministry Director – Dan Russell
Mailing Address: PO BOX 2477 Monroe MI 48161
(313) 585-6240, southeasternbaptistassociation@gmail.com
Moderator – Nate Click
nclick@hbcmonroe.org
Clerk – Anna Childress, achildress@mmbconline.org
UPPER PENINSULA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Mailing Address: PO Box 922 Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-4576, updom44@yahoo.com
CENTRAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Moderator – Steve Ortell
(734) 330-8060, ortellsk@msu.edu
Mailing Address: PO Box 144 Jackson, MI 49204
Clerk – Diana Anderson
Cell (517) 513-7587
Home (517) 789-7457
Anderson-di@comcast.net
cenlen@comcast.net
GREATER DETROIT BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Moderator – William Tillery III
(313) 740-1146, ministertillery@yahoo.com
Vice Moderator – Louis Buendia
(734) 395-1652, r320ministerio@gmail.com
GDBA Office
24250 Joy Rd Redford, MI 48239
(313) 533-2663, detbaptassn@sbcglobal.net
Ministry Assistant – Celise Tillery
celisedetassn@att.net
NORTHWEST BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
AMS – Darren Greer
(989) 329-0307, greerdarren@hotmail.com
Physical Address: 211 Division St Kalkaska Mi 49649
Mailing Address: 3903 Voice Rd Kingsley Mi 49646
Ministry Assistant – Sharon Greer
SOUTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION
AMS – Chad Wells
(269) 830-9941, chad@fbc-portage.org
Mailing Address: 1133 East Centre Portage, MI 49002
SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Moderator – Kevin Hester
(269) 208-3844, hesterkev@yahoo.com
Mailing Address: 313 Davis St. Paw Paw, MI 49079
*In Associations that do not have an Associational Mission Strategist (AMS) or a Moderator, Associational Champions are persons in Associations who advocate for and see the value in their local Baptist Association. They attempt to promote information, events and resources that could unify and edify the churches in their Association.