BCM/D Ready is designed to position the churches in our two-state, eleven-association collective to be able to more effectively respond to natural disasters and community needs.

BCM/D Ready helps your church be prepared to respond to the urgent needs in your community.

Three steps to be ready:

1. Prepare

2. Connect

3. Respond

Steps to Become BCM/D Ready

Step One: Prepare

CAST A VISION

First, pray! Then cast a vision among your church members and call for people within your church to take the next steps to respond. This can be done through a focused sermon or sermon series. Some sermon ideas for this include Luke 10 (The Good Samaritan) and Matthew 9:35-38 (Jesus’ Care, Compassion and Commissions).

DEVELOP AN INVENTORY OF WHAT YOU HAVE

What resources has God already placed within your church that can be leveraged for the sake of the community?  

  • What skills, training and experience are people willing to offer?
  • What other resources are available such as facilities, vehicles, tools, equipment, finances, support groups, prayer, opportunities for family fun, etc?
  • What resources are available through community partnerships or BCM/D?
TRAIN FOR MINISTRY

What kind of training do you need? Disaster Relief? Evangelism? First Aid? How to build community partnerships? How to sponsor a refugee family? How to start a ministry addressing local hunger needs?

BCM/D and Your Local Baptist Association Can Help!

Step Two: Connect

CONNECT WITH YOUR PEOPLE

How will you:

  • Connect to share your vision?
  • Connect to gather information?
  • Connect to recruit and train?
  • Connect to organize?
  • Connect to notify volunteers when they’re needed to serve?
CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY AND PARTNERS

Who are they?

  • Your local Baptist association
  • Other churches in the area
  • Faith-based and non-profit organizations in your community
  • Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware

How will you monitor needs that arise in your community?

How can you work together to meet urgent needs in your community?

Step Three: Respond

HOW TO RESPOND

Confirm that your church has:

  • Gathered information
  • Developed your organization
  • Assessed your resources and added what’s needed
  • Recruited a volunteer base who are trained and available to respond

Now your church is ready to meet needs as they arise!

WANT SOME HELP? CONTACT US!

The BCM/D stands ready to consult and partner with you as you respond in your community!

BCM/D Ready
Ellen Udovich
[email protected]
443-250-2555

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BCM/D Ready Responds to natural disasters and community needs throughout Maryland, Delaware and the world!

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Training Manuals

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