The hope of future generations rests on the expectations we place upon our youth today. That’s the word of Pastor Wayne Patrick Sanders of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. He believes the key to the future for the city of Flint, and particularly for the church, is to embrace, nurture, and empower the millennial generation. He […]
Father Phillip Schmitter was born and raised in Mason, Michigan, a predominantly white rural town with a small Hispanic population of Mexican immigrants. He had not had any notable experience with black Americans until after graduating from high school. Then, in 1965, as a young seminary student in Cincinnati, Ohio, Schmitter had an encounter that […]
What becomes of a community without faith? Flint’s residents hope they’ll never know. Made up of not only a mix of churches and other worship centers, the city has a devoted number of mission outlets and faith-based outreach programs. These parishes and organizations offer guidance, encouragement and a sense of stability, even during the city’s […]