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Pastoral Resources

Pastoral Placement

Are you a church looking for its next pastor, or a pastoral candidate searching for a likeminded church? The MARBC pastoral referral ministry is available to help. Ken Floyd, our MARBC executive director, facilitates contacts between pastoral candidates and churches, and provides counsel for church search committees and pastors in transition.

​To begin the process, simply fill out the form to the right.
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Pastor John Scally was introduced to Emmanuel Baptist Church in Flint through the MARBC’s pastoral referral program.
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Pastoral Care Line

Every pastor faces seasons of anxiety and depression in ministry or finds himself confronting a problem and needing outside advice. Through the MARBC you will find a supportive network of pastors and ministry leaders ready to help. When you need the Pastoral Care Line, call or email your regional Moderator or our Executive Director, Ken Floyd, and we will walk through this season of ministry with you.
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
​Galatians 6:2

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Vacations and Retreats for Pastors

We recognize that often pastors cannot afford expensive vacations or spiritual retreats and yet need the rest and refreshment they provide.  Below is a partial list of places within driving distance of Michigan that offer discounted or even free housing for pastors and their wives.  The costs and programs at these vary. Some are free, some ask for donations, and some have reduced prices. Some place have retreat programs and others allow you to choose your own avenues of refreshment.  Inclusion on the list does not mean we are endorsing each and all they do, but simply offering pastors the chance to explore options. If you use some of these, please let us know how it worked out for you.
MICHIGAN
Alongside Ministries (this has an element of intensive counseling/mentoring)
Richland, MI
https://www.alongsidecares.net/

Shepherds Care Ministries
https://www.scministries.info/

Gull Lake Camp
Hickory Corners, MI
3 day / 2 night early week stay for full-time pastor & spouse (no children/no pets) 
Available September – May  
Phone: 269-671-5155 X204    (800) 350-2442
www.gulllake.org
Lake Ann Camp
Lake Ann, MI
https://lakeanncamp.com/

Life Action Ministries
Buchanan, MI
The Lodge

Bridge Ministries
Richland, MI
https://bmioasis.com/

Beulah Land Retreats
Beulah, MI

ILLINOIS
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Deer Ridge Ministries
Freeport, IL

Ministry House, ministry of Calvary Baptist Church, Quincy, IL (217.222.4412)
INDIANA
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The Springs
Oldenburg, IN
KENTUCKY
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A Quiet Place
Bryantsville, KY
WISCONSIN
Broom Tree Ministries
Delafield, WI
TENNESSEE
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Chalet Retreat Ministries
Roan Mountain, TN

Elijah's Harbor
Greeneville, TN

Fairhaven Ministries
Roan Mountain, TN
OHIO
Innkeeper Ministries, Inc.
Lewisburg, OH
Other listings may be found at: 
https://www.garbc.org/vacation-housing/
https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2014/march/free-or-discounted-getaways-for-pastors.html
Christian Hospitality Network
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The MARBC – Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Ministry Partner Program

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance is a partner in ministry with the MARBC.  We commend Brotherhood Mutual to churches and ministry partners in our association.

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company is one of the nation’s leading insurers of churches and ministries. In business since 1917, Brotherhood Mutual® provides property, liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, mission travel insurance, and payroll services* to ministries throughout the United States, including:
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  • Churches
  • Church day nurseries
  • Christian camps
  • Schools
  • Association/Denomination offices
  • Colleges and universities
  • Other related ministries
Brotherhood Mutual is represented by independent agents who subscribe to a code of ethics based on scriptural principles and serve in churches and ministries of their own. The company consistently earns an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best, a leading authority in rating insurance companies.  For additional information, visit www.brotherhoodmutual.com.
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*Payroll services are provided through MinistryWorks®, a subsidiary of Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company.

CU Partners

The MARBC is pleased to introduce to you a new educational benefit available to the churches who are a part of our association.  Through a unique program called CU Partners, we have joined with Cedarville University to offer you a 15% tuition discount scholarship for select graduate programs.

To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the unique web portal that Cedarville University has set up for the MARBC.
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If you have any questions after visiting the portal, contact Cedarville University by calling 937.766.8000 or email gradadmissions@cedarville.edu.
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The Bridge Fellowship is a regional partner with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
5760 Cannonsburg Road NE
Belmont, MI  49306-9089
​(616) 364-5688

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  • About Us
    • Our Executive Director
    • Church Directory
    • Join Us
  • Resources
    • Bridge Fellowship Church News
    • Bridge Fellowship Blog
    • The Messenger
    • Pastoral Resources
    • Protect Young Eyes
    • CPR Ministry
    • For Sale or Giveaway Items
  • Events
    • Regional Associations
    • Annual State Conference
  • Revitalize
  • Plant