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Baptist State Convention of Michigan

Michigan (statewide — ~300 churches)
SBC state convention — not a local church
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Ed Emmerling (Executive Director — not a church pastor)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website bscm.org
Pastor Credentials Not published
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
BF&M 2000 — orthodox Trinitarian.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
BF&M 2000 — 'without any mixture of error.'
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not applicable.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC confessional — sola fide.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
SBC — male-only senior pastor per BF&M 2000.
SBC state convention — BF&M 2000 complementarian.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Convention governance, not local church.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not applicable.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Helping churches take their next step to accelerate Gospel movement.' Church Starting + Church Strengthening.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
SBC conservative posture.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC state convention — confessional accountability.
Strong
Assessment
Baptist State Convention of Michigan — fellowship of approximately 300 SBC churches. Accelerating Gospel movement.
#sbc#michigan#midwest#convention#needs-review
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Enrichment Notes

DATA ISSUE: SBC state convention, not a local church.

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  1. [1] Live source bscm.org

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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