2nd Season: Home Cooking with Chef Miguel Larcher
September 13, 2021. Food can change lives. It can heal, injure, make, or break someone’s health. It’s a major part of our health message, and something that our church pioneered. . . . On that principle, the collaborative efforts of Camp Cuisine, a food ministry operated at Camp Au Sable by renowned Chef Miguel Larcher, and the 13th Street Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cadillac, Michigan, has borne fruit: an online cooking show, titled “Home Cooking with Chef Miguel Larcher”. . .
Virtual Week of Prayer Touches Young Hearts
Aug 1, 2021. "In January, Oakwood Adventist Academy (OAA) in Taylor, Mich., was scheduled to participate in Outdoor Education at Camp AuSable with resident naturalist Dr. Gordon Atkins and retired teacher Craig Morgan. Unfortunately, COVID-19 restrictions snarled any plans for what is normally an exciting opportunity for 5th graders to travel north and experience an encounter with God through His created works. . ."
Tis the Season (Part III)
Dec 25, 2020 - Elder Micheff concludes his messages highlighting the Christmas season.
Tis the Season (Part II)
Dec 18, 2020 - Elder Micheff reflects on the incarnation of Jesus during the Christmas season.
Tis the Season (Part I)
Dec 11, 2020 - Elder Micheff reflects on the experience of the wise men on their journey to see Jesus and the lessons to be learned.
A Call for Unity
Nov 19, 2020 - Elder Micheff provides a brief update regarding unity.
A Call to Love One Another
June 5, 2020 - Michigan Conference president, Jim Micheff, addresses the recent death of George Floyd and others impacted by recent events and presents a way forward in the story of the Good Samaritan in this week's video message.
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
May 29, 2020 - Michigan Conference president addresses the state of our Conference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
May 22, 2020 - Michigan Conference president addresses the state of our Conference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
May 15, 2020 - Michigan Conference president addresses the state of our Conference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drive-In Churches
May 12, 2020 - In-person church services are not permitted, but there's no stopping this young pastor from holding worship service outside and in vehicles.
ABC's to Close Its Doors
May 11, 2020 - The various fulfillment and literature needs will be provided in other ways.
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
May 8, 2020 - Michigan Conference president addresses the state of our Conference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
May 1, 2020 - Michigan Conference president addresses the state of our Conference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer Camp Update
Camp Au sable provides an update regarding this year's summer camp season. The hope is to move forward with an adjusted program and schedule for our young people.
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
May 1, 2020 - Michigan Conference president addresses the state of our Conference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update on Church Closures & Heavy Decision to Reduce Workforce
Per Governor Whitmer’s recent executive order, the stay-at-home mandate has been extended through May 15. Previous measures pertaining to the Conference office, churches, and employees, scheduled to expire on April 30 (or earlier), have now been extended through May 15. . .
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
April 17, 2020 - Michigan Conference president addresses the state of our Conference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
April 10, 2020 - Michigan Conference president addresses the state of our Conference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update on Camp Meeting, Church Closures, & Summer Camp
On April 10, Elder Jim Micheff, president of the Michigan Conference, shared the decision to cancel this year’s camp meeting in his weekly video address. Camp meeting was scheduled to take place at Cedar Lake, Michigan from June 12-20. Camp meeting will be replaced with a conference-wide week of prayer, a decision made in conjunction with the Michigan Conference Executive Committee. . .
Schools Transition to Four-day Work Week
In light of the executive order (2020-35) issued by the state governor on Thursday, April 2, all K-12 schools of the Michigan Conference have closed their physical doors for the remainder of the school year and will continue the distance learning initiative that was implemented on Monday, March 30. Conference schools have also transitioned to a four-day work week. . .
Schools Equipped for Distance learning
Sunday, March 29 - We are blessed in the Michigan Conference to have a tremendously dedicated educational team. . . We are facing unprecedented times in our country and Adventist Education is no different. However, God has been looking out for His schools and positioned us to meet this challenge by His grace. . .
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
March 27, 2020 - Michigan Conference president addresses the state of our Conference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regulations for On-Premise Employees & Social Media Protocol
March 26, 2020 - Conference office, church, and school operations that must continue in-person tasks to conduct minimum basic operations where in-person presence is strictly necessary are required to adopt social distancing practices and other mitigation measures. . .
Conference Office & Churches to Close through April 13
Monday, March 23 - With the release of the new executive order (2020-21) by state authorities, the following is in effect from tomorrow, March 24 through April 13.
Churches to Close through March
March 19, 2020 - Earlier this week on Tuesday, we stated that churches could physically meet as long as the shared space had 50 or less members in compliance with the state executive order. However, we are now asking that all churches close their doors through the month of March. . .
Executive Order Prompts Adjustments
March 17, 2020 - The executive order (2020-11) that was issued by the state governor last night states that “all assemblages of more than 50 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 50 people are prohibited in this state.” The 50-person limit remains in effect from today
Michigan Conference President: Message to Constituents
March 13, 2020 - Michigan Conference president shares words of encouragement during the COVID-19 crisis.
School Closures in Response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020 - Last night, Governor Whitmer, directed the closure of all K-12 schools, including public, private, and boarding schools in response to additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. . .
Statement on Coronavirus COVID-19
March 12, 2020 - With multiple cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 now confirmed in the state of Michigan and the recent implementation of community mitigation strategies by the state of Michigan, many are concerned about its impact upon our church communities, schools, and families. On Wednesday (March 11), the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
Ministerial Retreat Focuses on Message
Twice a year Michigan Conference pastors, Bible workers, and their families meet at Camp Au Sable for spiritual study and renewal time, meetings to coordinate ministry for the conference, and some recreation as well. The latest session was held January 27-30, 2020. . .
New Religious Liberty Director
Andy Im has been appointed to serve as the new director for Religious Liberty for the Michigan Conference, and he looks forward to bringing greater awareness to this important need. Andy’s wife, Laura, who has served as director since 2013. . .
2019 Pathfinder Fair: "Half Full"
by Andy Im | May 24, 2019
This year's Pathfinder Fair had over 1,220 registered attendees representing 53 Pathfinder clubs. The theme for this year's event was "Half Full," connoting the importance of staying positive in Jesus. . .
Chad Bernard Appointed New Youth Director
By Andy Im | March 5, 2019
On February 19, Chad Bernard was appointed to serve as the new youth director by vote of the executive committee. He had been serving as associate youth director from June 2017. Chad is no stranger to Michigan. He previously taught at Oakwood Junior Academy. . .
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New Ministerial Department Secretary
Royce Snyman | Dec. 20, 2018
For the last six years we have been blessed to have Chelli Ringstaff as administrative assistant in the Ministerial Department. She has been a great blessing to our team, but the Lord has called her to a new position . . .
New ACS-DR Director
By Andy Im | December 13, 2018
Chelli Ringstaff was recently voted the new Adventist Community Services (ACS) director by the Michigan Conference executive committee. The position was left vacant with the retirement of Diana Bruch who had served as ACS director since 2001. Chelli will begin serving in her new position in January . . .
Teacher-Pastor Summit Sets Course
By Andy Im | November 23, 2018
Approximately 230 teachers and pastors from the Michigan Conference gathered together at Camp Au Sable this week to attend the Teacher-Minister Summit. The meetings began Sunday evening and concluded late Tuesday morning. . .
Executive Officers Voted
by Dan McGrath | September 30, 2018
Today, Michigan Conference delegates voted in the Constituency Session to re-elect two of its executive officers—Jim Micheff as president and Justin Ringstaff as executive secretary. Michael Bernard was voted in as the new treasurer. . .
The Numbers Don't Lie
Numbers aren’t everything, but they count for something. Recently, we tallied up Facebook insights pertaining to camp meeting and discovered a few things.
The data reveals the broad interest levels that Michigan's camp meeting had upon Facebook users (mostly Adventist) worldwide.
New Associate Superintendent
Brian Kittleson graduated from Cedar Lake Academy and has served in Adventist Education since graduating from Union College in 1992 with a B.S. in Business Education and Physical Education. . .
Lifestyle Matters Now Offering 26 Free Videos
Reach your community through the blended message. The Health Ministries Department is providing current health-message videos to open hearts and minds!
Jeremy Hall to Be New Superintendent of Schools
by Andy Im / April 18, 2018
Diane Barlow, superintendent of schools for the Michigan Conference, recently announced she will be retiring at the end of April. She has served as both the associate and superintendent of schools for the past seven years. She and her husband, Marc, will be moving to Tennessee to be closer to family. Her sweet disposition and godly spirit will be sorely missed.
Jeremy Hall will be moving into the position as superintendent of schools for the Michigan Conference beginning in May. . .
Disaster Preparedness Certification (April 20-22)
Become a certified disaster response volunteer by attending. Training will be held on the campus of Andrews University.
Kameron DeVasher New Director for Personal Ministries & Sabbath School
by Andy Im / April 5, 2018
Elder Kameron DeVasher will serve as the new director for personal ministries & sabbath school for the Michigan Conference. He is no stranger to Michigan and has pastored churches in Muskegon, Fremont, and most recently the Kalamazoo church.
He brings a wide range of experience as an evangelist, public speaker, and instructor for Emmanuel Institute. . .
Wes Peppers New Associate Ministerial Director
by Andy Im / April 2, 2018
Elder Wes Peppers has accepted the invitation to serve as the new associate ministerial director, a position that was vacated when Elder Justin Ringstaff became the executive secretary. Elder Peppers will also continue to serve as evangelism coordinator for the conference. . .