Faith, religion, and spirituality in Inkster, Michigan are the focus of topics in this guide.
For the most part, if not entirely, these resources will consist of websites representing ministries or places of worship located in Inkster, and the majority of these will be to Christian churches because Christianity is the most prevalent religion in Inkster, by a large margin.
A recent survey determined that Inkster residents were slightly more religious than the average Michigander, but less religious than the average American. While 49.4% of Americans and 41.9% of Michiganders cited an affiliation with a religion, 42.2% of Inkster residents were religious.
Of these, 3.6% were affiliated with Islam, and 0.3% cited various Eastern religions, but fewer than 0.1% cited an affiliation with any other religion than Christianity. Of the Christians in Inkster, Catholics were by far the most common. They were followed distantly by the Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, Pentecostals, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, and Mormons. As these were the only Christian religions that were part of the survey, 6.5% of respondents cited affiliations with Protestant denominations that were not part of the survey, or with various non-denominational churches.
Other topics related to faith, religion, and spirituality in Inkster are also appropriate for this guide. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they are separate words with distinct definitions, which may be important in some contexts.
In general usage, a belief is a determination that a statement is true, or that something exists. Theologically, it might refer to a belief in God. Faith suggests complete trust or confidence in someone or something and, theologically, it may refer to a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a particular religion.
Religion usually refers to a particular system of faith and belief, although there are several definitions. Religions often include ritual, social, and ethical elements combined with belief in an unseen world, and often a deity.
The largest religions in the world belong to one of two main subgroups: the Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism), and the Indian religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism).
Spirituality is the most difficult to define, as the definition depends on the context and religion it is applied to, and because its definitions have evolved considerably. A general definition, in the context of religion, is that spirituality is the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul, as opposed to material or physical things. In the context of Christianity, spirituality refers to living the Christian life, particularly with an indication of the work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian experience. The many dimensions of Christian spirituality can be expressed through rituals and practices that enhance the individual's sense of God's presence and reality.
In simple terms, belief may lead to faith, and faith to religion, while spirituality comes about when one takes his or her religion seriously.
Recommended Resources
Inkster Springhill Missionary Baptist Church
The history of the church, founded in the 1940s, is told here, along with a timeline of the pastors who served the church through the years. A schedule of worship services, an overview of its community outreach programs, a statement of beliefs are posted, and the church's current pastor is introduced. Directions to the church, its address, telephone number, email address for the pastor, and a contact form are available on the site. Announcements and updates are included.
http://www.inksterspringhillmbc.org/
The MBC meets at its facilities on Middlebelt Road in Inkster, Michigan. Directions, a map, and an introduction to the church are set forth, with links to further information about its denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention. Its ministries, discipleship programs, service times, and a calendar of events are posted, and its leadership training programs, an audio sermon archive, a gallery of photographs, and employment opportunities are posted, and a private login for members is included.
https://middlebeltbaptistchurch.org/
Formed in 1988 by members from Mission Baptist Church, the Inkster, Michigan congregation was officially organized in 1989, moving into a dedicated sanctuary that same year. Its history is presented here, along with directions, worship service times, and a schedule of other events. Monthly announcements, current events, sermon audio, and video of its Wednesday evening Bible study are included. Its address, phone number, email address, and contact form are posted.
http://nbbcinkster.org/
New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
Meeting at its facilities on Inkster Road in Inkster, Michigan, a map shows the location of the church, and its address, office hours, phone number, email address, social media contacts, and a contact form are available. Weekly service schedules, and a calendar of upcoming programs, ministries, and events are included, and Sunday services may also be viewed through live streaming. Announcements, and instructions for making contributions to the church online are included.
https://www.newjmbc.org/
Founded in 1924, the Inkster, Michigan congregation is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church. The history of the church, including the pastors who served it, is told, and an introduction to the pastor is set forth, along with an overview of the church's ministries, weekly schedules, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events. A map shows its location, a contact form is available, and its staff is introduced. A gallery of photos and a sermon archive is included.
http://www.smithchapelamechurch.org/
