The choir at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Kalamazoo, MI, gives thanks and praise to the Lord. Mt. Zion is one of 46 member churches in the Chain Lake District. Call NOW to register for the 2011 Extended Session.
Greetings in the Name of Christ!
We are pleased to introduce our new website for members of the Chain Lake District Missionary Baptist Association. You'll find a wealth of useful resources and practical tools for improving, expanding and growing your Christian education and outreach programs. (Learn more)
Chain Lake is an organization of Missionary Baptist churches from southern Michigan. Our mission is to advance the Kingdom Agenda as defined by God's Word. We are a member of the National Baptist Convention. To learn more about us, please click here now.
Please take some time now to explore the many pages on this website. And don't forget to mark your calendar for our next group gathering. (Calendar) You may also download a Registration form.
If you are a Pastor, we invite you to visit our special FAQ that explains the many benefits of joining the Chain Lake District.
Home
About Us
Mission & Purpose
Directory of Churches
History
April 20-21
Lansing, MI
Dr. Clyde Carnegie, Pastor
Chain Lake District - Inspirational Session
July 9-12
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Clifton Rhodes Jr., Pastor
Chain Lake District - Annual Session
October 19-20
First United MBC
Kalamazoo, MI
Rev. Lenzy Bell, Pastor
Chain Lake District - Extended Session
Complete Schedule
Many special events are on the schedule for this year. To visit our online schedule of events, click here now
For more information about upcoming events, please call (269) 963-4640 or send an e-mail to our office. Join us!
Upcoming Events for 2012
April 20-21
Lansing, MI
Dr. Clyde Carnegie, Pastor
Chain Lake District - Inspirational Session
April 20-21
Eugenia Vaughn Retreat
Battle Creek, MI
July 9-12
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Clifton Rhodes, Jr., Pastor
Chain Lake District - Annual Session
October 19-20
First United MBC
Kalamazoo, MI
Rev. Lenzy Bell, Pastor
Chain Lake District - Extended Session
For more information about upcoming events, please call (269) 963-4640 or send an e-mail to our office. Join us!
A Faithful Witness to History
The Chain Lake District Missionary Baptist Association was organized in 1843, making it the oldest such group in the state of Michigan. It is named after the historic Chain Lake Baptist Church in Cassopolis, MI, one of the oldest African-American churches in the United States.
Today, Chain Lake District has 46 member churches throughout western and south-central Michigan. The map at right gives a snapshot of District members. (Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of member churches in each particular city.)
To see a list of member churches, including contact information and leadership names, please click here now.
To learn more about the history of Chain Lake District, click here now.
Learn More About 2012 Sessions Today!
For information about upcoming meetings and special events, please visit our Calendar page now.
For more information, please explore this website or call us at (269) 963-4640. The current Chain Lake Moderator is Rev. William Wyne of Second MBC in Battle Creek, MI.