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Michigan Conference educators gathered at Camp Au Sable August 5–7 for the 2026 Teachers Convention. Teachers experienced a time dedicated to equipping, encouraging, and spiritually renewing as they prepared for the start of another school year. While classrooms, curriculum, and professional development were important parts of the convention, the gathering reinforced a larger purpose behind…

The Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is pleased to announce the Executive Committee appointment of Gabrielle Umaña-Santacruz as associate director for the Public Campus Ministries Department and Director for the CAMPUS Missionary Training Program. Gabrielle brings firsthand experience in public campus ministry, student leadership, missionary training, and discipleship to this new role. As a student,…

What began five years ago as a small medical practice in the back room of a home has grown into a multidisciplinary clinic with a permanent home in Holt, Michigan. A journey made possible through faith, generosity, and connections formed along the way.  On Friday, August 21, Family & Lifestyle Medicine (FALM) celebrated the grand…

Grand Rapids Churches Unite for Free Health Clinic It was Sabbath afternoon in Wyoming, Michigan, when an AMEN volunteer began walking through the neighborhood surrounding the Rogers Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church. With flyers in hand, the volunteer knocked on doors, inviting neighbors to a free medical, dental, and vision clinic taking place the next day.…

On March 29, more than 320 people filled the Ann Arbor church. Over half of them entered the space for the first time. They did not come for a traditional service, but for a concert that told the story of Christ through sacred music. What unfolded that evening revealed something powerful: music can open doors…

Health professionals at the Family and Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, a nonprofit health ministry run by Dr. Kimberly Azelton, a member of the Lansing church, have been praying for opportunities to connect with the neighboring Lansing community. The Employee Wellness Day at Waverly High School has become one such opportunity, breaking down barriers and opening doors…

Nearly 70 attendees from across the Michigan Conference gathered at Camp Au Sable on May 8–10 for the Mini-Medical Missionary Training Retreat., also known as EM3 training, which stands for “Every Member a Medical Missionary.” The weekend focused on equipping church members with foundational principles of health ministry and practical ways to serve others through…

Michigan Conference Appoints Mark Howard as Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Director The Michigan Conference is pleased to announce the election of Elder Mark Howard as Director of the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department (SSPM), following a vote by the Michigan Conference Executive Committee. Pastor Howard succeeds Kameron DeVasher, who recently accepted a call…

Church leaders from across Michigan gathered at Camp Au Sable from April 24–26 for the annual Church Leadership Workshop, a weekend designed to encourage, equip, and unite local church leaders for mission-focused ministry. Centered around the theme “United in Mission,” the retreat drew 75 attendees representing churches from across the state, including locations stretching from…

Couples from across the Midwest gathered at Camp Au Sable for a weekend focused on strengthening marriages through biblical principles, encouragement, and intentional time together. Held under the theme “Grace Meets Grit,” the marriage retreat welcomed 75 couples traveling from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to Illinois for a time of renewal, connection, and spiritual growth. Hosted…

Members from several Detroit-area Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist churches recently joined together in community outreach through a Health Expo held at the Kemeny Recreation Center in Detroit on April 19, 2026. Hosted by the Shalom-Detroit Seventh-day Adventist Church, the event brought together volunteers from the Cavalry and Ann Arbor Spanish churches, along with support from additional…

On April 11, energy and purpose filled the campus of Great Lakes Adventist Academy as members from across the Michigan Conference gathered for MI Tribe U, a weekend focused on inspiring young people to live for Christ and actively participate in the mission of the church. The event highlighted a central theme; there is a…

On a brisk Sunday afternoon, the sound of conversation, laughter, and music filled three corners of Metro Detroit as churches from the Hispanic District came together with a shared purpose of serving their community. On March 29, 2026, three simultaneous Health and Wellness Expos were held in Detroit, Pontiac, and Ann Arbor, transforming ordinary spaces…

ACS & Disaster Response Retreat Inspires Service Across Michigan From March 27–29, 2026, approximately 70 individuals gathered for a powerful weekend of encouragement, training, and spiritual renewal centered on the theme “Arise, Shine” (Isaiah 60:1–3). Hosted by the Michigan Conference Adventist Community Services (ACS) and Disaster Response ministries, the retreat brought together ACS directors, disaster…

Michigan Conference Appoints Tom Hubbard as Ministerial Director The Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is pleased to announce the election of Pastor Tom Hubbard as Ministerial Director, following a vote by the Michigan Conference Executive Committee on March 31, 2026. Pastor Hubbard has faithfully served as Associate Ministerial and Evangelism Director, demonstrating a deep commitment…

From March 6–8, 120 individuals gathered for a focused and practical training centered on one urgent mission to equip God’s people to bring healing to body and soul. Built around the theme “Equipping Medical Missionaries to Minister to Body and Soul with Heaven’s Healing Truth,” the retreat reflected a growing reality that doors are opening…

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the sound of 330 student voices filled the halls of the Howard Performing Arts Center at Andrews University as schools across the Michigan Conference gathered for a full day of rehearsal and performance at the annual Choir Fest. The event brought together approximately 190 students in Grades 7–12 and 140…

December 12 became a true Day of Impact for our community in Southwest Detroit. A few months earlier, our board at Detroit Cavalry Spanish church had been discussing how we could benefit our community in a more meaningful and practical way as the year came to a close. We didn’t want to plan another event…