Church Ministries Conference

10/10/2026

This year's keynote speaker Mark Vroegop did a podcast with Crossway, 3 Pitfalls to Avoid While You’re Waiting on God. Check it out and get acquainted with his teaching.

10/01/2026

The Church Ministries Conference encourages and equips those serving in and through the local church. We want the weekend to be theological (God-glorifying and Bible-focused) and practical.

Here are some practical ways you can tell your church and others about the conference. While the ideas use last year's theme, they are helpful to begin planning before next year's theme is determined. Check out the link in the comments section

08/28/2026

Moody Radio, one of last year's vendors, and Michael Rydelnik, one of last year's workshop speakers, have a special live recording of Open Line at Trinity Baptist Church
You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about Scripture, God, and the Christian life.
The event will also include an exclusive teaching session on “Are We Living in the Last Days?” and an opportunity to meet Dr. Rydelnik.
When: Saturday, September 26 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where: Trinity Baptist Church | Grand Rapids, MI
Registration is $30 and includes a Chick-fil-A lunch.
To register, click on the link in the comments section.

04/30/2026

Mike Williquette, church advancement coordinator from Bibles International, did a workshop entitled the Best and Worst of Missions Conference. Here is the research from that workshop.

The following PDF are the results of two missionary surveys, each performed about 20 years apart. The first survey was sent to over 100 mis...

04/23/2026

Gil Thomas, from Good Soil Evangelism and Discipleship, led a workshop entitled "Me, Disciple?" Attendees examined how to answer the following questions “What is a disciple-maker?” and “How can I be one?”

2026 CMC Workshop by Gil Thomas, from Good Soil Ministries - www.goodsoil.com/ “What is a disciple-maker?” and “How can I be one?” In this ...

04/16/2026

We have an amazing hope to share with our Muslim neighbors and friends. What an opportunity for the Gospel we have in Michigan when 250,000 Muslims live here! But how do you respond when your Muslim friend says, “The Bible has been corrupted”? We need to be prepared to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ, with gentleness and respect!
This workshop covered the why and some basic how to points.

A resource page for the annual Church Ministries Conference in Grand Rapids, MI.

04/16/2026

Let's Talk About Politics.
In this workshop, David Rodgers talked about basic principles for doing politics Biblically and better.

2026 CMC Workshop by Dave Rodgers, from Trinity Baptist Church Here are four important words/attitudes to remember on this topic and any top...

04/09/2026

Leaders are Readers.
In this workshop, Jeffery shared Why Read, How to Read, and When to Read

from www.reftoons.com Workshop by Jim Jeffery at the 2026 Church Ministries Conference 2 Timothy 4:13 "Bring the cloak that I left with Ca...

04/06/2026

Sally Wagenmaker, attorney at law from Wagenmaker & Oberly, LLC, was disappointed that she was not able to do her scheduled workshop at this Church Ministries Conference.
However, she sent several articles and resources to help churches think through various legal issues.
https://grchurchministriesconference.blogspot.com/2026/04/legal-issues-workshop-resources.html

04/04/2026

He is Risen!!!

Info and resources for this song: http://sovereigngracemusic.org/music/songs/you-have-been-raised/"You Have Been Raised" Sung by Devon Kauflin with the Na Ba...