Maranatha Bible Missionary Conference, Vacation & Retreat Center

Andrew Peterson
2025-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Andrew Peterson is a singer-songwriter, author, and founder of the Rabbit Room. Over the past twenty years, he has released more than ten records, earning a reputation for creating music that connects with listeners through its powerful, poetic, and intimate style. As an author, Andrew has penned the award-winning Wingfeather Saga, released in collectible hardcover editions by Random House in 2020, and his creative memoir, Adorning the Dark, published by B&H in 2019. In 2008, he co-founded the Rabbit Room, a Nashville-based nonprofit organization that fosters Christ-centered community and spiritual formation through music, story, and art.
Saturday Night Concert Dinners are non-refundable and non-transferable to other Saturday Night Concert Dinners.
Dinner is sold out – Concert is a free, non-ticketed event and open to public.

Game On! Pickleball Retreat
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-22 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Game On! Maranatha’s Inaugural Spring Pickleball Retreat!
Get ready for several days of spirited play and friendly competition, spiritual growth, and unbeatable fun at our Game On! Spring Retreat. Whether you’re here for the pickleball action or simply looking to recharge and renew your spirit, the blending of rich Bible teaching and worship with play will renew your soul!
Pickleball and More!
Join Pickleball expert and coach Larrin Flint for an unforgettable pickleball experience, featuring:

Workshops for All Levels – Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, there’s a session for you.
Exhibition Matches – Watch the pros battle it out in high-energy games.
Open Play – Jump in and show off your skills or practice what you’ve learned.

Game On! Schedule
Workshop lists
Not into Pickleball? There’s more!

Pilates Classes
Golf Options
Rigorous Hikes & Group Runs
Euchre Tournament
Fellowship, Fun, and Great Food!
Plenty of down time to pray, rest and enjoy.

Single: $547
Double: $485 per person
Commuter: $336

SOLD OUT! Valentine's Getaway 2025 - Dinner & Justin Unger Concert
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-15 | MI
Join us on Friday, February 14, for an unforgettable evening of romance, gourmet food, and passionate worship featuring Justin Unger and his friends. Special overnight getaway rates are available for the ultimate Valentine’s gift! A Christian music artist and worship pastor, Justin is formerly part of the Christian pop-rock duo “Across The Sky.” He is dedicated to uniting the Church in worship by bridging cultural and generational gaps as Christ prayed in John 17:21. Justin will be joined by his wife and a few musician friends, making for a wonderful concert and dinner event.
Skip the long restaurant lines this Valentine’ weekend and ignite the flame in your relationship with this special Maranatha event that you will not want to miss!
Hors d’oeuvres & Social: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
Concert to follow.

The Heart of Christmas
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-07 | MI
We are so excited to partner with Unity Christian Events to bring you a brand new event for this Christmas season — The Heart of Christmas!
Join us this December for an event that lets us experience the TRUE meaning of Christmas — Jesus’ Birth!
Come out to Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference on December 6-7 between 5:00pm and 8:00pm and enjoy a Christmas Story Trail, a Christmas Story and Gospel reading, sing-a-long to some of your favorite Christmas carols, a Christmas Vendor Market, crafts, campfire & s’mores, and more!
This event is free to attend, but some activities/features may require payment!
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Fall Senior's Retreat
2024-09-22 - 2024-09-25 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Turn over a new leaf during our annual Fall Senior’s Retreat!
Enjoy several days of Bible teaching, worship, fellowship, fun and delicious meals for adults ages 65 years and older.
Featuring Bible Teacher Knute Larson & Worship Leader Burt Kettinger with hosts Francine Busch and Gary and Diane Feenstra.
Call 231-798-2161 for Registration & Group Discounts.

Jason Gray
2024-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
A Christian singer/songwriter, Jason Gray bridges the gap between inward-thinking contemporary folk and hook-minded pop, adding his own spiritual perspective to the mix. Gray emerged in the 2000s and gained wider recognition after signing to Centricity Music. He is a two-time ASCAP Performance Award winner and has scored two Top Ten Christian chart hits with “Good to Be Alive” off 2011’s A Way to See in the Dark and “With Every Act of Love” off 2014’s Love Will Have the Final Word. His fifth album, 2016’s Where the Light Gets In, peaked at number five on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart.
Moved by the straightforward honesty and devotional nature of his songs, Centricity Music signed Gray in 2006; the label released the heartfelt All the Lovely Losers the following year. The live recording Acoustic Storytime and Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue followed in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Gray’s singable soul-searching reached its largest audience with the release of 2011’s A Way to See in the Dark, which landed on the Billboard Top Christian Albums and Heatseekers Albums charts.
In addition to his work as a musician, Gray is a devoted advocate for youths facing hardships, especially African orphans of AIDS, through World Vision International’s Hope Initiative. The following year saw him release his first collection of holiday music, the Cason Cooley-produced Christmas Stories: Repeat the Sounding Joy, and in 2014 he issued a new studio album, the chart-topping Love Will Have the Final Word. 2016’s Where the Light Gets In, his fifth long-player, debuted at number five on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, and at 165 on the Billboard Top 200. Following an album recorded with his son Kipper Gray, he returned in 2019 with Order, the first of a trilogy of five-song EPs.
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Ed Moore - Labor Day Weekend
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-02 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Ed Moore has served as pastor of North Shore Baptist Church in Bayside (Queens), New York, since 1992. A native of DuBois, PA, he briefly attended the University of Pittsburgh, and graduated from the University of Georgia. Ed earned his M. Div. from Columbia International University, Columbia, SC. Ed and his wife, Anna, have four children and eight grandchildren.

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Daniel Batarseh - Getaway Sunday
2024-08-25 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Daniel Batarseh is the pastor-teacher at Maranatha Bible Church. While living in Canada and pursuing a degree in Creative Advertising (2012), Daniel sensed the call to ministry shortly after being born again. Through God’s providence, he was led to Chicago, Illinois to serve as a young adult pastor, teaching the Bible twice a week while studying at Moody Bible Institute for his Masters in Biblical Studies. It was through a series of events and God’s clear timing that led Daniel and others with him to begin Maranatha Bible Church in 2021.

Dr. Stephen Nichols - Encouragement Retreat
2024-08-18 - 2024-08-19 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Dr. Stephen J. Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book. He has written more than twenty books, including Peace, A Time for Confidence, and R.C. Sproul: A Life and volumes in the Guided Tour series on Jonathan Edwards, Martin Luther, and J. Gresham Machen. He is coeditor of The Legacy of Luther and general editor of the Church History Study Bible.

Mission of the week:

CURE International
CURE’s mission is to reach and heal more children living with disabilities like clubfoot, bowed legs, cleft lips, untreated burns, and hydrocephalus. We do this through a global network of pediatric surgical hospitals that serve children.

The Foto Sisters
2024-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
The music of the Foto Sisters is a charming and unique blend of sacred, classical, cinematic, and pop styles, with a hint of Celtic. Audiences across the United States have been delighted and inspired by their heartfelt melodies and graceful instrumentation. For over seventeen years, this classically-trained sibling trio has appeared in many different venues, including churches, conferences, schools, cantatas, weddings, and charity events. “It’s hard to remember life as sisters without music,” says Gaylyn.
In 2015 the Foto Sisters were invited to perform for the National Day of Prayer held at the Louisiana State Capitol, followed by 2016 and 2017 appearances at the Louisiana Governor’s Prayer Breakfast. Other performance opportunities include the National Quartet Convention, regular appearances at the Creation Museum, and performing the United States National Anthem at two NFL games: the New Orleans Saints, and the Denver Broncos. Aside from solo appearances across the country, the Foto Sisters have performed with many nationally acclaimed artists.
Southern girls at heart, their roots run deep in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the city they’ve called home all their lives. As of 2018, the sisters now spend most of their time in Nashville, TN recording, collaborating, and writing with other musicians. When not on the road, the Foto sisters can be found pursuing various hobbies, enjoying their pets, playing regular games of Ultimate Frisbee, and connecting heart-to-heart with friends around the family table.
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Always Ready: Norton Shores 2024 Conference
2024-08-17 08:30 - 15:30 UTC | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Teenagers hear mixed messages about who they are, what’s true, and where to find meaning in life. Always Ready is a youth conference that prepares students to respond to these ideas with the truth of God, equipping them to be a light for Christ among their friends. As Christians ages 12–18 gather to hear biblical teaching, our speakers will provide an overview of key issues in apologetics to help students defend their faith in Jesus.
Speakers

Eric Bancroft
Nathan W. Bingham
Stephen Nichols

Registration Includes:

Admission to all sessions
Welcome bag

When you register, you will have the option of requesting lunch for an additional $9.
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Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
2024-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
For two decades, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound have been sharing songs of hope around the world in four-part harmony. As Gospel music’s premier quartet, Ernie Haase (tenor), Doug Anderson (lead), Dustin Doyle (lead) and Paul Harkey (bass) step up to their respective mics each night and perform with as much gusto as a burgeoning act.
Consistently topping Southern Gospel radio charts, the group has earned four GRAMMY® nods, numerous Gold® and Platinum® DVDs and six GMA Dove Awards. From singing on the hallowed stages of the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall, to delivering stirring renditions of the national anthem at NBA games and NASCAR events through the years, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound have also been a beloved fixture at Gaither Homecoming gatherings across the country.
As leading innovators of the genre, the quartet’s musical risks have earned big payoffs as well. Their 2019 holiday collection, A Jazzy Little Christmas, landed in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Jazz Albums chart and was named among the “Best Christmas Albums of 2019” by the Los Angeles Times. In addition, 2022’s Decades of Love—a whopping 29-song set—showcases Ernie Haase & Signature Sound’s unique arrangements of some of the world’s most romantic standards, including “It Had To Be You,” “Blue Moon,” and “I’ll Be Seeing You.”
From the very beginning, the quartet has also maintained a global presence, performing to audiences in countless countries, including South Africa, New Zealand, Romania and the Netherlands—the latter where they returned to record their latest album, Live in Amsterdam: A 20th Anniversary Celebration, a legacy project that commemorates two decades of ministry.
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Daniel Day - Week Eight
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-17 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Daniel Ryan Day is a family man, Bible teacher on Our Daily Bread’s flagship radio show, and podcaster on Discover the Word. He also serves Our Daily Bread Ministries as the Senior Director of Reclaim Today and is the author of the book Ten Days Without, a book raising awareness for global social needs, and What’s Next, offering hope and practical wisdom for those struggling to determine their next step in life. He holds a Master’s Degree in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and serves as a pastor in the Anglican Church of North America. His favorite day is anytime he is smoking barbeque and boiling maple syrup. He and his wife Rebecca live in Michigan and have three children.

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Bill Crowder - Week Eight
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-17 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Bill Crowder has recently retired the Our Daily Bread Ministries staff. He continues to write for the Our Daily Bread devotional and has written many Bible study booklets for ODBM’s Discovery Series. He has also published a number of books with Our Daily Bread Publishing, the latest being Wisdom for Our Worries and Gospel on the Mountains. Bill also serves as a co-host with Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Daniel Ryan Day on the “Discover the Word” daily radio program, heard nationwide. On the personal front, Bill and his wife, Marlene, have been married for over 40 years and have five adult children and a growing legion of grandchildren. To relax, Bill enjoys playing golf whenever possible, and follows sports, especially the English Premier League’s Liverpool Football Club.

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Matt Lucas - Week Eight
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-17 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Dr. Matt Lucas is the president and CEO of Our Daily Bread Ministries, a Christian ministry with 32 offices around the world, serving more than 150 countries with resources in 58 languages. Prior to taking this role in March 2022, Dr. Lucasserved in Christian higher education, working in various senior executive roles at Corban University and most recently as chancellor at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is an accomplished speaker and active in church and community service. He writes regularly for the Our Daily Bread devotional and other publications. He and his wife, Tammy, have been married for 29 years. They have six daughters, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren.

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Basketball Camp
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-09 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Week 7: August 5-9
Coached by some of the best in the business, you’ll improve skills in all areas of the game – passing, shooting, defense, and more. Be ready for competitive scrimmages to complete the week!
Location: Maranatha Gymnasium
Lead by: FCA
Coaches: Tim Morton, Rock Campbell, Cayden Kregel
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Point of Grace
2024-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Point of Grace’s soaring melodies and rich harmonies have helped define the sound of contemporary christian music for nearly three decades.
With faith-filled and passionate lyrics, their memorable melodies and soaring harmonies have inspired generations to live boldly and keep God’s love as the foundation of their lives.
With total sales in excess of 8 million units, the group has garnered two Platinum records; three GRAMMY® nominations; 27 No. 1 singles and numerous Dove Awards. Inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2018, Point of Grace has released 10 best-selling studio recordings, four Christmas albums and such Christian radio standards as “I’ll Be Believing,” “Keep the Candle Burning,” “How You Live (Turn Up the Music),” “Circle of Friends,” and “Jesus Will Still Be There.”
The group founded the groundbreaking Girls of Grace conference; they appear regularly on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage; and they have authored multiple books including their latest, How You Live: Lessons Learned from Point of Grace.
The story of a few gifted college girls with a simple passion to unite and share their musical gifts for the glory of God continues to evolve and engage thousands of fans, both old and new.

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George Murray - Week Seven
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-10 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
George Murray is a missionary at heart. He and his wife, Annette, along with their four children, were engaged in pioneer evangelism and church planting for 13 years in the spiritually needy country of Italy. For the next 17 years, he directed two missionary organizations: Bible Christian Union (330 missionaries in 14 countries of Europe) and The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM, with 1,100 missionaries in 42 countries worldwide). Following his leadership and experience in the field of missions, he assumed the leadership of Columbia International University (CIU) in Columbia, South Carolina, first as CIU’s President (2000 – 2007), and then as CIU’s Chancellor (2007-2017). Columbia International University specializes in training people for Great Commission service around the world. George has traveled and ministered all across the United States of America and in 83 other countries. He has been happily married to Annette since 1969, and their four children (all married) have blessed them with nine grandchildren (8 boys and 1 girl). George is a graduate of CIU (B.A., 1967; M.A., 1981) and Trinity International University (D.Miss, 1995). Annette is a graduate of CIU (B.A., 1969) and Biblical Theological Seminary (M.A. in Theology/Counseling, 1995). George loves good music (all genres), reading, hiking, fishing, and playing tennis.

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Steve DeWitt - Week Seven
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-10 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Steve has served as senior pastor of Bethel Church in NW Indiana/Chicagoland since 1997. His ministry passions include expository preaching, the doctrines of grace, helping the church engage its culture, and the beauty of God. He often speaks in contexts outside of Bethel, is a council member of The Gospel Coalition, and enjoys traveling as a part of Bethel’s global mission efforts. He also serves on the board of Global Action, an international missions organization providing theological training for church leaders worldwide.
In addition to weekends at Bethel, Steve’s teaching ministry can be heard through Bethel’s media ministry, The Journey. This teaching ministry airs weekdays and weekends on stations across the country. Steve is the author of Eyes Wide Open (2012), Enjoying God in Everything (2022), and Loneliness: Don’t Hate it or Waste it. Redeem it (2024).
A Cornerstone University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary graduate, Steve’s interests include reading, travel, sports of all kinds, and rooting for University of Iowa sports. You are likely to run into him at a golf course near you.
After serving as a single pastor for many years, Steve married Jennifer in August of 2012. You can read their story in this article featured by The Gospel Coalition. They rejoiced at the birth of their daughters Kiralee in 2013 and Madeline in 2015.

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Charles Billingsley
2024-07-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Building on nearly thirty years as a singer and entertainer, performing thousands of shows from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center, Charles Billingsley is ready to take a new turn in his storied career. His latest solo offering, The Shadow of Your Smile, is a big-hearted, show-stopping collection drawing from the hits of Broadway, big band, smooth jazz and the Great American Songbook. These beloved standards and classics, newly arranged and powered by Charles’s larger-than-life voice, come together in a make-you-smile album of classic favorites.
Produced by Tim Davis (Barbra Streisand, Glee) and Wayne Haun (Celine Dion, Boyz II Men), iconic recordings like “It Had to Be You,” “Danny Boy,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “America, the Beautiful (feat. Voctave)” and “Bring Him Home” come alive in a brand-new way when paired with Charles’s smooth, beautifully engaging vocals.
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Brady Nemmers - Week Six
2024-07-27 - 2024-08-03 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Since 2013, Brady has served as the lead teaching pastor of Keystone Community Church in Ada, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and hold a Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary He is passionate about communicating the story of God in a way that is relevant, engaging and applicable. He and his wife, Sarah Anne, share a love for the land of the Bible and are honored to lead study trips to Israel. They live in Ada with their four boys (Carter, Parker, Colton and Wilson), two dogs, three cats and four chickens.

Mission of the week:

Reach Beyond, serving as the voice and hands of Jesus, we declare and demonstrate Jesus Christ through media, healthcare and community development.

Charles Price - Week Six
2024-07-27 - 2024-08-03 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Charles Price is Minister at Large with The Peoples Church, Toronto, Canada, where he was Lead Pastor from 2001 to 2016. The weekly congregation doubled to over 4000 attending each Sunday during his time there. Originally from England, he grew up in Herefordshire and for many years he was involved in the ministry of Capernwray Hall, a bible school, conference grounds and evangelistic center in North Lancashire. Whilst at The Peoples Church he had an hour-long television programme, Living Truth, broadcast coast to coast in Canada each week, as well as in more than 70 other countries, in a variety of languages. He also had a daily 30 minute radio program broadcast in Canada and several other countries. He has preached in over 100 countries on every continent and is the author of 8 books, some of which have been translated into a variety of languages. Charles is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, cited as being for services to humanitarian need, having raised several millions of dollars through his television programme for global mission projects in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and India. He is married to Hilary and they have two daughters, one son, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, six grandchildren, and their family is scattered in several parts of the world. A website and App of video, audio and transcripts of sermons, plus daily devotionals is available at www.charlespriceministry.org

Mission of the week:

Reach Beyond, serving as the voice and hands of Jesus, we declare and demonstrate Jesus Christ through media, healthcare and community development.

Founder's Day
2024-07-21 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Founders Day is an occasion dedicated to honoring Maranatha’s journey and to rejoice in all that our Lord, Jesus Christ has done through the years. Dating back to 1936, when Dr. Savage embarked on a journey of faith, our commitment has endured, carrying us into the 21st century.
Because of God’s faithfulness we are celebrating 88 years of providing spiritual renewal, in a recreational setting, emphasizing Bible teaching and worldwide missions.
Week 5 serves as a period for us to contemplate God’s unwavering faithfulness in our growth, our members, and the transformations we’ve undergone. We invite you to join us on July 21st as Chris Preuss extends a warm welcome to all, marking the celebration of Founder’s Day.

JJ Heller
2024-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
JJ writes thoughtful intimate songs that feel like a balm for the soul. Her soothing voice and inspiring melodies blend with poignant lyrics to stir the hearts of listeners of all ages.Heller and her husband, Dave, work creatively together co-writing and recording her songs. After 20 years making music full-time, Heller has 14 full-length albums, two Christmas EPs, and dozens of singles to her name.
In 2017 JJ began regularly releasing NEW MONTHLY SINGLES on the first Friday of each month. It’s a strategy that helped her grow from 800,000 to over 15 million streams per month.
In addition to releasing monthly singles, Heller is busy working on her orchestral I DREAM OF YOU albums, I DREAM OF YOU: CALM, JOY, SLEEP, LOVE, and the newest addition, I DREAM OF YOU: CHRISTMAS.
Few musicians have the privilege to look back on 20 years of full-time music-making, but as far as JJ Heller is concerned, she’s just getting started. Look for new songs from her on the first Friday of each month.
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Andrew M. Davis - Week Five
2024-07-20 - 2024-07-27 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Dr. Andrew M. Davis is the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Durham, NC and the founder of Two Journeys Ministry. He holds a BSME from MIT, a MDIV from Gordon-Conwell, and a Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Council Member of The Gospel Coalition, a former Trustee of the International Mission Board. He is the author of An Approach to the Extended Memorization of Scripture, An Infinite Journey, Revitalize, Christ Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Isaiah, The Power of Christian Contentment, and The Glory Now Revealed. He and his wife Christi reside in Bahama, NC.

Mission of the week:

Slavic Gospel Association
Slavic Gospel Association, sharing the Gospel, Equipping the Church, and Helping the Forgotten in.

Rob Rienow - Week Five
2024-07-20 - 2024-07-27 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Rob married Amy in 1994 and they have been blessed with 7 children, and two grandchildren. His most important ministry is loving his wife and leading his children to know God and love Him. He attended Wheaton College, then completed an MA in theology at Wheaton College Graduate School, an MDiv from Trinity International Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Leadership from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Rob’s life dramatically changed in 2004. God brought him to a place of deep repentance over the fact that he was discipling other people’s children, but not his own. He was a spiritual leader at church, but passive with his family. Through that time of repentance, God turned his heart to the ministry of his children and his wife. God then led he and Amy to launch Visionary Family Ministries, a ministry designed to inspire parents and grandparents to disciple their children, to help couples create mission driven-marriages, and equip churches to build Bible-driven ministries. He partners and consults with numerous churches, encouraging them to accelerate evangelism and discipleship through families. Rob has served as a pastor and church planter and is the author of numerous books including Visionary Parenting, Visionary Church, and Healing Family Relationships. Connect with Dr. Rienow through the weekly podcast, Family Vision, or through his website at www.VisionaryFam.com. When Rob is not fishing for men, he enjoys fishing for fish.

Mission of the week:

Slavic Gospel Association
Slavic Gospel Association, sharing the Gospel, Equipping the Church, and Helping the Forgotten in.

Women's Summer Breakaway - SOLD OUT
2024-07-18 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Maranatha is excited to welcome Alisa Childers as this year’s Women’s SummerBreakaway keynote speaker on July 18, 2024. Alisa is a wife, mother, worship leader, and inspiring author, who has become a voracious voice in contemporary Christian apologetics. Formerly of the award-winning CCM group ZOEgirl, she now speaks at major Christian events and captivates tens of thousands on her popular YouTube channel where she delves into critical discussions on faith and culture. In addition to being featured in the eye-opening documentary American Gospel: Christ Crucified, Alisa’s influence resonates through her prolific writing for The Gospel Coalition and The Christian Post, among others. As a devoted wife and mother, Alisa brings a heartfelt and genuine perspective to all her endeavors, making her one of the most authentic and relatable figures in Christian media today.
The Sessions:
Session One: “Nothing Better Than the Real Thing”
Discover the essence of historic Christianity through Alisa’s journey from a faith crisis to reaffirmation of her deep-seated beliefs.
Session Two: “Spiritual but Not Religious”
Explore the modern face of New Spirituality that has infected the Christian church. Alisa will decode New Age’s contemporary guise and offer a biblical perspective and how to counter this troubling trend.
Session Three: “How to Be a Mama Bear Apologist”
Learn how to nurture a Christian worldview in your children in a culture that has become deeply secularized. This will be a practical and engaging session that will be life-changing for many.
Our Missionary Speaker is a police wife, mother to two daughters, women’s ministry leader, and the co-founder of TACTICA Ministries, Gretchen Rought. Over 17 years ago, Gretchen and her husband Ryan moved to Costa Rica to establish TACTICA, a Christian non-profit organization that ministers internationally to police officers and their families. Gretchen’s contagious energy empowers her commitment to authentic relationships while teaching others and discipling new believers. Gretchen will share her heart and passion for the Gospel and her love of ministering in crisis response and trauma counseling.
$35 includes lunch.
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Theater for the Thirsty
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Theater for the Thirsty is husband and wife duo Jeremiah and Vanessa Gamble who have a passion for creating and performing original works. They’ve been sharing their entertaining, imaginative and soul stirring brand of theater throughout the country for the past twenty three years. They portray over 100 different characters in their nine original shows–ranging from tone-deaf angels to cud-chewing cows. Once upon a time they graduated from Bethel University with degrees in theater and music.
As career theater professionals and full-time creatives, they do commercial work, film acting and voice overs, teach theater and voice, perform with other professional Twin Cities’ theater companies, and Jeremiah even wrote a children’s book. They have three kids, a menagerie of pets and make their home in Saint Paul, MN.
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Philip Miller - Week Four
2024-07-13 - 2024-07-20 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago. Philip holds a B.A in Pre-Seminary Bible from Cedarville University (’04) and a Th.M. in Pastoral Leadership and New Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary (’10). His wife, Krista, also holds a B.A. from Cedarville University and a Th.M. degree from DTS. They have four children: Claire, Violet, Cora, and Jude. Philip enjoys cycling, Garrett’s Caramel Crisp popcorn, Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza, and craft root beer.

Mission of the week:

LifeBUILDERS
LifeBUILDERS, Reclaim. Rebuild. Empower. Serving Detroit to see restoration in the name of Jesus Christ.

Rod Van Solkema - Week Four
2024-07-13 - 2024-07-20 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
Rod VanSolkema is the founding and senior pastor at Crossroads Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is also the founder of Ancient Path Study Tours. In addition to being very invested in the local church and its mission, Rod is extremely passionate about bringing people to the lands of the text. His hope is that by having people walk the story in community while studying its culture and context that people will gain a rich understanding of the text and gain a vision for discipleship. Currently, Rod leads trips to Israel and study tours that include Turkey, Greece and Rome. Rod has an undergraduate degree from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois and completed his seminary work at Trinity University in Deerfield, Illinois. In addition, Rod has spent time in Israel attending and completing graduate work at Jerusalem University College. Rod lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife and three children.

Mission of the week:

LifeBUILDERS
LifeBUILDERS, Reclaim. Rebuild. Empower. Serving Detroit to see restoration in the name of Jesus Christ.
