Plan Your First Visit
Sunday: Adult Sunday School at 9:30 AM and Morning Worship at 10:30 AM. Children's Sunday School meets in person at 9:30 AM.
Where: 23512 Henry B Joy Blvd., Clinton Township, MI 48036.
Get directions ↗Established 1980 • Clinton Township, Michigan 48036
Come As You Are. Discover Hope. Grow in Christ.
Whether you're exploring faith, returning to church, or searching for a church family, you are welcome at Tried Stone. Come with your questions, your hopes, and your story.
Our Foundation • Isaiah 28:16 KJV
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.”
New to Tried Stone?
We would love to welcome you.
You don't need to know all the answers, own special clothing, or be a church member to visit. Come worship with us and get to know our church family.
What to Expect
Join us for prayer, Scripture, biblical teaching, and worship. Wear what is comfortable and respectful. You're welcome to attend, listen, and learn without pressure to join.
Questions before coming? Call the church at 586-463-9430.
Watch Before You Visit
Not ready to come in person? Get acquainted with Tried Stone by watching Adult Sunday School and Morning Worship on our Facebook page.
Watch on Facebook ↗Exploring Faith?
There is room for your questions.
If you're wondering who Jesus is, what it means to be saved, or how to begin praying, you can start here. No previous church experience is required.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and the Saviour who came to reconcile us to God. John 3:16 KJV speaks of God's love and the gift of everlasting life through His Son.
What does it mean to be saved?
Salvation is God's gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not something we earn by good works. See Ephesians 2:8–9 and Romans 10:9–10 KJV. We'd be glad to talk and study the Scriptures with you.
Can I visit if I don't know the Bible?
Yes. You are welcome to come, listen, ask questions, and learn at your own pace. Romans 10:17 KJV reminds us that faith comes by hearing God's Word.
How can I begin praying?
Prayer can begin with speaking sincerely to God about what is on your heart. You can ask Him for understanding, forgiveness, and guidance. See Philippians 4:6–7 KJV.
“...and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” — John 6:37 KJV
Our Mission
To make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.” — Psalm 122:1 KJV
You are welcome here
A place for faith, hope, and fellowship
Join us as we worship, grow in God’s Word, and serve our neighbors.
Our church home at 23512 Henry B Joy Boulevard
Welcome to Tried Stone
A place to worship, grow, serve, and belong.
We invite you to worship with us, study God's Word with us, and connect with a church family committed to following Jesus Christ.
✝FaithChrist-centered teaching“For we walk by faith, not by sight:” 2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV
🕊FellowshipA welcoming church family“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another” 1 John 1:7 KJV (excerpt)
♥ServiceServing our community“by love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13 KJV (excerpt)
Worship With Us
Every Sunday, come as you are.
Sunday School & Morning Worship
Sunday • 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Adult Sunday School begins at 9:30 AM, followed by Morning Worship at 10:30 AM. Both are livestreamed on Facebook as part of our Sunday broadcast.
Watch Sunday livestream ↗Children’s Sunday School
Sunday • 9:30 AM
Children’s Sunday School meets in person and is not livestreamed.
Sunday School Learning Center
Explore the 2026–2027 Learning Center
Open the interactive weekly Sunday School lessons, flashcards, study and discussion questions, and lesson prayers. Lessons are arranged by quarter and unit, with the most current lessons first.
Weekly lessons
Study, discuss, and review
Use the Learning Center alongside the SSPB hard-copy Sunday School lesson materials. The Learning Center opens in a separate tab.
Weekday Gatherings
Midweek Prayer & Bible Study
Wednesday Prayer
12:00–12:30 PM
Gather in the sanctuary for midweek prayer.
Wednesday Bible Study
12:30–1:30 PM
Led by Pastor Terence Standifer.
Ministry & Community
Ways to connect and serve.
Talk It Out Tuesday
Bible Study led by Deacon Stephen Allen
Tuesday • 7:00–8:00 PMMeeting ID: 982 380 8553
Passcode: TheWord
God’s Prayer Line
Open every day, 7 days a week.
7:25 AM Eastern TimePlease state your name, then mute your phone until you would like to speak.
Food Pantry
Thursdays only • 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
If no one answers, leave your name, number, and how many are in your family. Messages can be returned on Thursday when the pantry is staffed.
Sunday Transportation
Need transportation for Sunday services?
Call or text at least one day prior:
Online Giving
To give through your bank’s Zelle service, use the church’s listed giving email:
tsmbc9094@att.netPlease verify the recipient information before sending your gift.
Association
Macomb County Ministerial Alliance (MCMA)
Visit MCMA ↗Church Calendar
Monthly & weekly calendar
Recurring events are shown on their calendar dates. Times are Eastern; special events may change the schedule.
Our Story
Tried Stone: 1980–Present
A brief history of our church.
The Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church was organized by Rev. Nathaniel Calhoun. On Saturday, September 20, 1980 at 7:00 p.m., eighty people met at the home of Mrs. Jeffery Sue Coleman, 76 Michigan Street, Mount Clemens, Michigan. The meeting was called to order by the Reverend Nathaniel Calhoun, Sr. Following devotion, Rev. Calhoun stated the purpose for the meeting was to organize the church.
The name Tried Stone from the scripture reference Isaiah 28:16 was submitted by Reverend Calhoun and accepted by common consent; thus, we became the Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church.
The first worship service was held at the V.F.W. Hall, 129 South Broadway. From the V.F.W. Hall we moved to Martin Luther King School, 400 Clinton River Drive, and then to the George Washington Jr. High, 196 North Rose Street. After much prayer and hard work we moved to our current location.
The present building and nine adjacent lots were purchased from Joy Community Church. On December 6, 1981, a motorcade of twenty-seven cars proceeded from the V.F.W. Hall to this location of 23512 Henry B Joy Boulevard, where 205 people entered this building. God has blessed us to continue to work on our present edifice.
A list of the pastors which God has allowed to Shepherd Tried Stone are: Pastor Nathaniel Calhoun (1980–1982), Clyde Williams (1983–1985), Winston A. Williams (1987), Edwin D. Brown (1988–1992), Otis N. White (1993–2001), and our current Pastor, Terence Standifer (November 2001–Today).
THANK GOD WE’RE STILL MOVING FORWARD!
Leadership
Deacon Board
Call or text any deacon directly.
JB
James Brown
DT
Danny Taylor
SA
Stephen Allen
Connect With Us
How can we serve you?
You are welcome to reach out with questions, prayer requests, or transportation needs. The form below prepares a text message on supported phones; you must send the message yourself.