The MCC Schedule is packed with opportunities for learning, fellowship, worship, and networking. Join us on the campus of Great Lakes Christian College (6211 W. Willow Highway, Lansing MI 48917) from April 10-12, 2025.
A Children's Program, led by Shelley Gilpin, will be offered for Preschool through Middle Schoolers. Shelley is planning age-appropriate Bible lessons, activities, and a safe environment for the children. Colossians 2:4-6 -- Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
This convention’s focus will consider practical ideas and provide ways for followers of Jesus to respond in compassionate and courageous ways by (a) knowing and adhering to a Biblical worldview conviction as they address an increasingly secularized culture, while (b) sharing and spreading the Gospel message to help people find Jesus and his church. Jesus calls his followers not to be a church that moves with the world, but to be a church that moves the world. This convention will help Christians figure out how to do that in ways that are Christ-centered, compassionate, and courageous. THURSDAY Main session #1 (Thursday evening): Proctor – Devoted to Your Relationship with God (Devote yourselves to prayer—Col. 4:2): A devoted and diligent Christian life is a life devoted to prayer. If we are to have an impact in this world, we must let God work through us. Prayer is fundamentally about God changing and using us. FRIDAY Main session #2 (Friday morning): Heyward – Diligent in Watchfulness and Devoted in Gratitude (being watchful and thankful—Col. 4:2) – Followers of Jesus are diligent in what is happening around them (aware of the culture). We are diligent in forming a Biblical worldview, and we are devoted to expressing thanksgiving regardless (Romans 1:21). Panel Session #3 (Friday afternoon) – Panel discussing challenges of being a faithful witness in this day and age. Give all of the speakers an opportunity to weigh in on what they think is most pressing about being a faithful witness today. Perhaps they would touch on issues such as: Isn’t God whatever I want him to be, don’t all religions lead to God, and what’s the big deal about sin? How can God use someone like me to share the message about Jesus? How do we best share truth with people? Main session #4 (Friday evening): Moore – Devoted to Reaching the Lost (And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should—Col. 4:3-4) – How does remembering that we are citizens of heaven first influence the way Christians approach and confront an ungodly culture? Christians must be willing to face chains, and even be unpopular. Do relationships really matter when it comes to helping people find Jesus and his church? We must be devoted to reaching the lost. (Luke 19:1-10) SATURDAY Main session #5 (Saturday morning): McCoy -- Diligent in Conversation (Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone—Col. 4:5-6) – Christians must be diligent in their dialogue with outsiders, engaging an unbelieving culture with the Gospel to win hearts to the Lord with compassion and discernment, rather than being fueled by anger. How do we love others and communicate without sacrificing our Christian conviction? We must be winsome in our demeaner. How are followers of Jesus to be both graceful and discerning in our interactions? We need to care more about winning the lost than winning an argument. Main session #6 (Saturday Afternoon): Proctor – Devoted and Diligent Witness (Col. 4:2-6) – How do we engage a nation when the devil gains a foothold? Christians are willing to do the hard work to reach people when they ask tough questions. And we understand that relationships are key: with God and with others. Coffee and Bible: With speaker to-be-determined BREAK-OUT SESSIONS:
1. Discipleship (Nugent) – Living as Jesus’ disciple. Living the Sermon on the Mount and the Fruit of the Spirit; Mentoring others. 2. Tackling Real-Life Sexual Issues in the Culture and the Church (McQuistion) -- Human sexuality and healthy relationships: Healthy Sexuality: Pass it on!; Pornography: Finding True Intimacy; Heterosexual Brokenness: Healing is Possible; Same-sex Attraction and Transgendered Issues: Awareness and Hope. 3. Apologetics (McCoy) – Addressing a belligerent culture: Should Christians just shut their traps or should we speak up in the public square? Why Jesus matters; Isn’t the Bible just an old dusty book written by a bunch of old men; Is Christianity discriminatory and judgmental of other religions; Isn’t truth and morality relative? 4. Family Discipleship (David and Renee Sproles) – Addressing how disciples can be made through Christian parenting and developing our family intentionally to be faithful, resilient followers of Jesus. |
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The Michigan Christian Convention (MCC) has served churches throughout Michigan for over 65 years by providing education and edification to support local work. We invite speakers and workshop leaders to help inform and inspire churches to greater service for our Lord. Our hope is that each person in attendance will find useful knowledge and tools for their work in the kingdom of God. |