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Wellness Outreach Opens New Doors to Lansing Educators
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…
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Near-Miss or Divine Appointment?
Youth Rush canvasser discovers that God was writing a redemption story decades in advance. More than 35 years ago, in Pontiac, Michigan, two young boys were enjoying a beautiful summer day relaxing next to a swimming pool. As a joke, one of the boys pushed the other—Raymond—into the water and ran off laughing. But Raymond…
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Every Member a Medical Missionary (EM3)
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…
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Sabbath School & Personal Ministries
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…
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Church Leaders Gather for “United in Mission” Workshop
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…
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Grace Meets Grit Marriage Retreat
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…
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Hispanic Churches Connect with Community Through Health Expo and Evangelistic Outreach
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…
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MI Tribe U Mobilizes All Generations for Mission
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…
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Called, Clothed and Reminded
Many years ago, my wife, Judy, adopted Marie Kondō’s philosophy of minimalist living. This meant two things for our whole family: (1) that we would limit our possessions to things we needed, and (2) that we would only keep things that “spark joy.” As we progressed through the decluttering process, my closet suffered the greatest…
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District Health Expo Brings Care, Connection to Metro Detroit Communities
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…
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Finding Faith
Spiritual struggles began early on in 17-year-old Jaden Adamson’s life. Even before 5th grade, she was told by adults that she was too young to have a relationship with God. Already struggling with anxiety, Jaden felt a lot of pressure about when to start that relationship. She was also dealing with bullying in her Christian…
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Adventist Community Services Weekend
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…
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Ministerial Director
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…
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Equipping Medical Missionaries to Minister to Body and Soul
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…
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50 Years of Faith: Detroit Korean Church
Detroit Korean Church Celebrates 50 Years of Faith and Mission The Detroit Korean Seventh-day Adventist Church recently celebrated a significant milestone—50 years of faith, service, and mission to the Korean community and the greater Detroit area. Approximately 100 people, including both church members and guests, gathered for the anniversary service to offer thanks for God’s…
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Revelation’s Seven Seals (part 6)
The Sixth Seal — The Great Signs: Earthquake, Darkened Sun, Blood Moon, and Falling Stars When the sixth seal opens, the focus shifts to the great signs that announce the nearness of the end. “I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as…
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Not Just the Future
KJA Students Step Forward “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Prov. 22:6). It has often been said that our children are the future of our church. After experiencing Keys To Revelation with Kalamazoo Junior Academy (KJA) students helping to lead…
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Revelation’s Seven Seals (part 5)
The Fifth Seal – The Cry Under the Altar: Memory, Justice, and the White Robe When the fifth seal opens, the scene shifts: “When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held.” (Revelation…
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Teen Impact
Teen Impact 2026 Calls Students to Reset Their Lives with Jesus Teen Impact 2026 at Camp Au Sable was a spiritually powerful weekend centered on one clear invitation: reset your life with Jesus. Built around the theme “CTRL + ALT + DEL – Resetting Your Life with Jesus” (2 Corinthians 5:17), the retreat guided students…
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Michigan Conference Music Festival
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…