2022 Tri-State Association Conference Highlights
2021 Conference Summary
The 2021 MARBC Conference emphasized the enhanced strategic plan and alignment for the MARBC beginning in 2023. Video recordings of each of the five sessions are linked below. We encourage you to view each and welcome your feedback. A questionnaire regarding the MARBC ministry and strategic plan is available following the messages. We ask that you complete the questionnaire in order to assist us in effectively planning for future ministry.
Conference speakers were Mark Cizauskas, Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church in Rochester, MI; Doug Crawford, Lead Pastor of West Cannon Baptist Church in Belmont, MI; and Ken Floyd, MARBC Ministry Director. Jeff Burr, Lead Pastor of Forest Hills Baptist Church and MARBC Council of 16 chairman moderated the interactive sessions.
During the second conference session, it was announced that the MARBC Council of 16 has selected Pastor Doug Crawford, lead pastor of West Cannon Baptist Church in Belmont, Michigan, as the next MARBC Ministry Director. Ken Floyd will conclude his ministry as the Ministry Director on December 31, 2022, and Doug will begin his ministry with the MARBC on January 1, 2023.
Doug has been joyfully serving the West Cannon Baptist Church family for 41 years. He married his high school sweetheart – Kathy, and they will soon be celebrating their 43rd anniversary. God blessed them with six children who all love the Lord and are serving Him in their local church. Currently Doug and Kathy have 14 grandchildren and are anxious to meet their first great grandchild in 2022. Though he has always loved serving the West Cannon family Doug has also found joy in serving many years on the board of Continental Baptist Missions, the MARBC’s Council of 16, and partnering with nearby churches intent upon revitalization. Though unexpected, his upcoming transition to serve both West Cannon and the MARBC will effectively allow him to use his gifts, experience, and passion for the glory of God.
We ask you to pray regularly for the entire MARBC leadership as they seek to effectively serve the Lord and His Church in the coming months and wisely prepare for future ministry partnerships.
Doug has been joyfully serving the West Cannon Baptist Church family for 41 years. He married his high school sweetheart – Kathy, and they will soon be celebrating their 43rd anniversary. God blessed them with six children who all love the Lord and are serving Him in their local church. Currently Doug and Kathy have 14 grandchildren and are anxious to meet their first great grandchild in 2022. Though he has always loved serving the West Cannon family Doug has also found joy in serving many years on the board of Continental Baptist Missions, the MARBC’s Council of 16, and partnering with nearby churches intent upon revitalization. Though unexpected, his upcoming transition to serve both West Cannon and the MARBC will effectively allow him to use his gifts, experience, and passion for the glory of God.
We ask you to pray regularly for the entire MARBC leadership as they seek to effectively serve the Lord and His Church in the coming months and wisely prepare for future ministry partnerships.
Conference Session videos:
Session 1: "Foundations," Ken Floyd, speaker. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-1-130-pm-uuushu5hjsxbh0olzuus
Session 2: "Opportunities," Jeff Burr and Doug Crawford. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-2-300-pm-chiimfddrhucfcpfogou
Session 3: Mark Cizauskas, speaker. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-3-630-pm-jszoelt7amgeprvizozp
Session 4: "Collaboration and Understanding," MARBC Business / Question and Answer Session re: Strategic Plan. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-4-day-2-830-am-v8esp8xomxtm82vpzkwv
Session 5: "Synergy," Doug Crawford, speaker. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-5-day-2-1000-am-jtsac9lhmjjuqqr5vlv4
Session 1: "Foundations," Ken Floyd, speaker. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-1-130-pm-uuushu5hjsxbh0olzuus
Session 2: "Opportunities," Jeff Burr and Doug Crawford. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-2-300-pm-chiimfddrhucfcpfogou
Session 3: Mark Cizauskas, speaker. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-3-630-pm-jszoelt7amgeprvizozp
Session 4: "Collaboration and Understanding," MARBC Business / Question and Answer Session re: Strategic Plan. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-4-day-2-830-am-v8esp8xomxtm82vpzkwv
Session 5: "Synergy," Doug Crawford, speaker. Livestream: boxcast.tv/view/2021-marbc---session-5-day-2-1000-am-jtsac9lhmjjuqqr5vlv4
MARBC New Ministry Paradigm Questionnaire
Conference participants received a one-page questionnaire that sought their input regarding the new ministry paradigm. You are also invited to complete and submit the survey. Please be in prayer for the MARBC leadership as they seek to further develop and implement this plan. We thank you for your input!
2020 Conference Summary
Conference provides an opportunity for Pastors to “Connect” with one another and God's wonderful creation
When the MARBC Conference Committee met in the spring of 2019 to begin planning for the 2020 MARBC Conference they had no idea how appropriate their choice of the word “connect” as a theme would be. Although the venue and format were significantly different than planned, the emphasis upon connecting became an even more important priority.
Seeking to provide pastors with a convenient opportunity to “connect” during this season of COVID restrictions, the MARBC Conference was adjusted from a single venue to three one-day gatherings during the month of October. This allowed pastors to choose a gathering close enough in proximity to their location to attend without the need of overnight housing. Two one-day gatherings were held on consecutive weeks after making quick COVID related changes regarding two of the three church venues.
Seeking to provide pastors with a convenient opportunity to “connect” during this season of COVID restrictions, the MARBC Conference was adjusted from a single venue to three one-day gatherings during the month of October. This allowed pastors to choose a gathering close enough in proximity to their location to attend without the need of overnight housing. Two one-day gatherings were held on consecutive weeks after making quick COVID related changes regarding two of the three church venues.
Future Conference Locations and Dates
Be sure to place these upcoming annual conference locations and dates on your calendar:
- 2021 MARBC Conference: Monday-Tuesday, October 11-12, 2021, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, MI - The conference location has been chosen so that it is strategically located to major highways for those traveling in. This conference will focus upon an enhanced strategic plan and alignment for the MARBC as our churches seek to effectively connect with their communities. Registration will begin later this summer 2021.
- 2022 TriState Associations Conference: Monday-Wednesday, October 17-19, 2022, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Toledo, OH (dates tentative based upon speaker availability) You are invited to join fellow ministry servants from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio for this extremely popular triennial conference gathering of three state church associations and other ministry friends.
Conference Registration (to begin in the late spring 2021)
1. Register
Those who attend the conference must complete an online registration and pay the full conference fee in order to reserve their spot at the Lake Ann conference. The fee covers lodging and meals.
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2. Pay
Registrants can utilize PayPal or a credit card to pay the registration fee.
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