Missions
Mission Education
Woman's Missionary Union
Woman’s Missionary Union offers organizations and approaches, as well as ministries, that enable every member of the church to learn about missions, become involved in missions, and live a missional lifestyle. For churches interested in growing and strengthening Christ followers through missions education, WMU offers ongoing missions organizations and approaches for girls, women, and coed groups in all age levels.
Mission Friends—birth through kindergarten
Girls in Action—girls grades 1–6
Children in Action—children grades 1–6
Acteens—girls grades 7–12
Youth on Mission—youth grades 7–12
myMISSIONfulfilled -- collegiate and younger women
Women on Mission -- women aged 35 and older
WMU offers a host of opportunities for hands-on missions involvement. Check out the following ministries to learn more:
Project HELP: Human Exploitation
MI Girls Missions & Ministry Day is a great way to get the girls in your church motivated and engaged in ministering to people with the love of Jesus through community missions and ministries. Girls in grades 1-6 and their leaders will participate in various missions and ministries activities, from making cookies for firemen to visiting shut-ins -- all in the name of Jesus. This new outreach event will be held on March 17, 2012 at Heritage Baptist Church in Grand Blanc. Click here for a promotional flyer and registration form.
Women's Missions Celebration – "Tell Your Story" is the theme for the 2013 annual two-day missions meeting for women. The 2013 celebration will be held at North End Baptist Church in Mt. Morris on April 19-20. We will also celebrate the 55th annual meeting of Woman's Missionary Union in Michigan. Our featured guests are Serena Butler and women like you. Serena serves as the Missions Awareness Directdor for the IIllinois Baptist State Association as well as the WMU Executive Director for Illinois. Participants will also hear from Michigan women who have been on mission both in Michigan and around the world. Join with women from all over the state for missions involvement and learning, Bible study and missions training; and to hear about missions and ministry in Michigan and around the world and how you can be involved. Click here for a promotional flyer, registration form and mission project collection list. You may also register online by clicking here.
Girls' & Teen Girls' Missions Camps -- Exciting five-day (4 nights) camps for girls in grades 4-12. Missionaries, recreation, Bible study, crafts, swimming and more all add up for an exciting camping experience. In 2012 join us at Bambi Lake on July 9-13. Click here to download a promotional flyer, camper information and a registration form.
A special "Mom & Me" retreat (for moms and daughters of all ages) is being offered on July 13-14, 2012. Click here to download a promotional flyer and registration form.
For assistance in starting, growing and/or exploring WMU groups and opportunities in Michigan churches, contact:
Women's Missionary Union Leader
Baptist Men On Mission is the adult mission education organization for men 18 and up. BMEN groups commit to ministry to men and through men.
Alert! On Campus -- collegiate young men
Challengers -- young men in grades 7-12
Royal Ambassadors -- boys in grades 1-6
For assistance in starting, growing and/or exporing mission groups for men and boys contact:
Men's Ministry Consultant