Executive Director 2011 Annual Report

Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches

The past five years have been marked by intense spiritual pressure and economic challenge in the state where our Lord has strategically placed us as churches.

This intense spiritual pressure has served as a stark reminder that “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12) The one who wrote these words couched them in the context of these statements: “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil… Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:10-11, 13). [Read more...]

MARBC Annual Conference 2011 Audio and Resources


“Reflecting God’s Grace”

69th Annual MARBC Conference
“Testify to the gospel of the grace of God,” Acts 20:24

October 24-25, 2011

Northeastern Baptist Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Resources:
Executive Director 2011 Annual Report
The Pastor’s Salary

Conference Audio:

Monday, October 24

General Session

Super Seminars

  • Grace Relations, Charles Ware
    Grace to forgive through the Cross & transformation through the truth reunites and heals those whose relationships were broken by sin. The Cross reminds us that such unity did not come easily or cheaply. The family of God must reflect God’s grace by intentionally crossing unbiblical, man-made human boundaries.
  • What if I Give All I Have? Terre Ritchie
    If you think you’re giving enough of yourself, you might want to ask this question. Find out what God may be asking you to ‘give up’ in your life. You might be surprised!

General Session

Tuesday, October 25

Workshops Session 1

General Session

Workshops Session 2

General Session

Ken Floyd – God’s Gracious Servants

MARBC Annual Conference 2011
Monday, October 24

Ken Floyd — “God’s Gracious Servants: The Ministry of the Gospel of the Grace of God,” Acts 20:17-38
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Grace Relations, Charles Ware

MARBC Annual Conference 2011
Monday, October 24

Grace Relations, Charles Ware
Grace to forgive through the Cross and transformation through the truth reunites and heals those whose relationships were broken by sin. The Cross reminds us that such unity did not come easily or cheaply. The family of God must reflect God’s grace by intentionally crossing unbiblical, man-made human boundaries.
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Charles Ware – One Blood: One Race – Ephesians 2

MARBC Annual Conference 2011
Monday, October 24

Charles Ware — “One Blood: One Race,” Ephesians 2
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Charles Ware — Walking Worthy – Ephesians 4:1-7

MARBC Annual Conference 2011
Tuesday, October 25

Charles Ware — “Walking Worthy,” Ephesians 4:1-7
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Charles Ware – Color Me Love

MARBC Annual Conference 2011
Tuesday, October 25

Charles Ware — “Color Me Love,” John 13:34-35
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What if I Give All I Have? Terre Ritchie

MARBC Annual Conference 2011
Monday, October 24

What if I Give All I Have? Terre Ritchie
If you think you’re giving enough of yourself, you might want to ask this question. Find out what God may be asking you to ‘give up’ in your life. You might be surprised!
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But the Siblings are Different Colors, Dave and Carolyn Culver

MARBC Annual Conference 2011
Tuesday, October 25

But the Siblings are Different Colors, Dave and Carolyn Culver
Christian multi-ethnic families are already reflecting God’s grace, but have some specific challenges and dynamics. Dave and Carolyn Culver are learning about those in their own children’s lives through multi- ethnic marriage, third culture children, and adoption.
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A Roadmap for Building in Tough Economic Times – Part 1, Jeff Parker

MARBC Annual Conference 2011
Tuesday, October 25

A Roadmap for Building in Tough Economic Times – Part 1, Jeff Parker
Ideas for working with buildings that are too small or dysfunctional for current ministry needs.
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