Evangelism
WHO WE ARE
The BCM/D seeks to resource, equip, and mobilize churches to more effectively carry out the Great Commission. Utilizing our partnership with the North American Mission Board (NAMB), we partner with local churches to enable and empower them to accomplish evangelistic initiatives that they might otherwise not be able to do.
More information about each of the opportunities listed below can be obtained by contacting State Director of Evangelism, Mark Dooley.
RESOURCES
EVANGELISM GRANTS
In partnership with the North American Mission Board (NAMB), grants are available to churches to assist them in their evangelistic efforts. These grants vary in size and are dependent upon the cost of the initiative, event, and/or training program taking place. The grant request must fall within the evangelism strategy of the BCM/D (to resource, equip or mobilize a church for evangelism) as well as the specific parameters that have been established by NAMB. Grants are not available for personnel salaries or for mission trips outside of the United States.
EVANGELISM KITS
This resource from NAMB is for every church. It is not a program or campaign for the church, but resources to enable churches to create a culture of evangelism in the church. The Kit will lead you to examine where you are, embrace a plan for your community and church, engage people as you go, and encourage your church members by celebrating successes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
EVANGELISM ENCOURAGEMENT
We want to connect with you and talk about evangelism. Each month, Mark Dooley, BCM/D Associate Executive Director and State Director of Evangelism meets with and treats the pastors of the BCM/D churches to lunch. At these lunch meetings, which take place in rotating Associational areas, we talk about evangelism efforts taking place in our churches and seek to, as the Scripture says, “encourage one another.” Pastors also leave with resources each month to be able to encourage and equip their churches.
3:16 ON 3/16
In 2025, March 16 falls on a Sunday. Imagine the power of multiple churches preaching on the same passage in God’s Word on the same day! Each BCM/D church is encouraged to plan their preaching calendar so that you can focus on that passage on that day. Helpful resources will be available after Jan. 9, 2025 at www.316on316.net. In addition, be looking for resources on the BCMD website to be coming soon.
EVANGELISM TRAINING
Periodic training events are held throughout our two-state convention to better equip churches in the work of evangelism. Often, these events are sponsored by a church and led by BCM/D staff. Periodically, the BCM/D also hosts a convention-wide training event. The next such event will be held on March 18, 2025, at South Shore Church in Crownsville. The training event will focus on how to use NAMB’s Evangelism Kit to develop a culture of evangelism in your church.
