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Renew Conference Schedule
View, print and download the updated schedule for this year's Bridge Fellowship Renew Conference at Maranatha Bible & Conference Center. (More info / registration)
100 years of God’s faithfulness
Guest blog by Caleb Jackson. On June 16th, 1923, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the small town of Dollar Bay, a group of 11 Swedish speaking, Finnish immigrants joined hands and committed to one another and to the Lord that, “Should He tarry, that they would hold fast, and live their lives to His glory.” One hundred years ago, together with witnesses from Calvary Baptist Church in Negaunee, …
Why Are Many Churches Having a Hard Time Finding Their Next Pastor?
Guest blog by Ross Shannon. Local churches have never found it easy to identify, interview, and call a new pastor. God must clearly direct, every time. But it is getting harder. At least it seems that way to me. My perception is that more churches are looking for a pastor than normal and more churches are looking than pastors are available. Why might this be the case? A Challenge Is …
RENEW :: 2023 Annual Conference – Registration Open
Bridge Fellowship will host its annual RENEW Conference from October 16-18 at the Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference Center in Norton Shores, MI. Register today using this link. We believe this year's conference is a very important one for our fellowship and we are designing it to be as attractive and affordable as possible in order to have the maximum number of our churches and pastors participating. Beautiful Lake Michigan …
Forgiveness: The Right Perspective
Churches are filled with sinners saved by grace. So, in order for a church to remain healthy, the people must know how (and be willing) to ask for and grant forgiveness. If the people of a church don’t know how to reconcile with one another, even a small conflict can turn into massive bitterness. The division that results from these unresolved conflicts prevents the church from doing what it exists …

Church News
Called to be our Shepherd
September 10, 2023, marked a momentous occasion for West Cannon Baptist Church of Belmont, MI. For the first time in 43 years, the church …
Forward in Faith
First Baptist Church of Rochester, Michigan, celebrated their building project ground-breaking on April 2nd. The project consists of a new 8500 square foot children’s …
BUILD23 Men’s Conference
February 10-11, 2023 Speaker: Dr. Daniel Davey Christians believe the gospel, proclaim the gospel, and defend the gospel. But do we LIVE the …
Jack & Nancy Dowden honored by Emmanuel Baptist Church in Flint
Flint, Michigan – Jack Dowden retired from Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he has served as pastor to seniors since 1995. The church honored Jack …

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