ABOUT US
Our mission: "Glorifying God by proclaiming and living the truth in Jesus' name"
leadership
history
vision
Pastor Andy Thurlow​
​Pastor Andy serves with wisdom, humility, and the steady heart of a true shepherd. He is deeply committed to rightly dividing the Word of Truth and faithfully proclaims God’s Word each week with accuracy, depth, and heartfelt conviction. Through his teaching, our church family is continually encouraged not only to know the Scriptures but to know and adore the God of the Scriptures.
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Before coming to our church, Pastor Andy served faithfully as an Elder and Associate Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ida, Michigan. Those years of ministry helped shape his deep love for God’s Word and his heart for shepherding God’s people.
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With kindness, patience, and persistence, Pastor Andy challenges us toward repentance and genuine obedience to God’s Word. He calls us to apply biblical truth in every area of life and to shine the light of Jesus boldly in an increasingly dark world.
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And this commitment is also evident in his home. Pastor Andy has been joyfully married to his wife, Rachel, for 15 years, and together they have four wonderful children whom they homeschool with dedication and love. Their home is marked by laughter, learning, and a sincere desire to glorify God in all things—a living testimony to God’s grace and faithfulness.
MABC was established by a number of committed pioneer families, in 1954, as Calvary Bible Church. The church may have changed its’ name, but has remained fundamental, conservative and independent.
It has always been the goal of this fellowship to worship our Lord and Savior and reach outside of our “four walls” to make disciples. We trust that God's love is seen in and through us as we share in this Great Commission! Come join us and become a part of the history yet to be written.
​Our VISION is a church that intentionally focuses on helping our people to:
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WORSHIP - praising our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in spirit & truth
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EVANGELIZE - witnessing the Good News to others
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DISCIPLE - growing new believers into mature believers
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FELLOWSHIP - sharing relationship and communion “in Christ”
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MINISTER- caring for the needs of those in and outside the church
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