BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bcmd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTSTAMP:20260417T002842 CREATED:20250514T132445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T150256Z UID:10000690-1762732800-1762905599@bcmd.org SUMMARY:THE GATHERING: Our 2025 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:2025 Team Reports\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 BCM/D Formation and Health Report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Church Strengthening Team Report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Missional Impact Team Report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Mobilization and Planting Team Report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Skycroft Report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the Gathering?\n ONE: One Body. One Heart. One Mission. \nJoin us for The Gathering 2025\, the annual BCM/D family meeting for pastors\, leaders\, and churches across Maryland and Delaware. This year’s theme—ONE: One Body. One Heart. One Mission.—calls us to celebrate God’s work among us and to look ahead with unified vision for the year to come. \nWhat to Expect: \nA Slower Start – We’ve moved to a Monday–Tuesday schedule to allow you time to travel and rest before we begin. \nMinistry Reports That Matter – Hear firsthand stories from BCM/D teams and leaders about how God moved in 2025 and what’s ahead in 2026. \nA Special Dinner – A dedicated dinner on Monday evening for pastors and pastors’ wives—a time of encouragement\, fellowship\, and refreshment. \nA Major Announcement – Be the first to hear about an exciting new event launching in 2026. \n2026 Save the Dates – Receive the full calendar for next year’s BCM/D gatherings. \nConnection – Build new friendships and reconnect with ministry partners\, with intentional space for downtime and conversation. \nWorship & Prayer – Above all\, we’ll gather to worship\, pray\, and seek the Spirit’s movement across our churches and communities. \nCome join us as one family on mission\, united in heart and purpose for the gospel. \nFor more details\, contact our team at events@bcmd.org \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Is The Gathering?\n We’ll meet once again at the Ashore Resort and Beach Club in Ocean City\, MD. \nThe Baptist Convention Annual Meeting 2025 Room Block is now open for reservations! Look at “Hotel Details” to find more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Do I Register for The Gathering?\n We’re using Whova again this year to manage registration and digital tickets. If you registered last year\, just sign in with the same email and you’re set. \nQuick Start (2–3 minutes)\n1. Click Register on this page. \n2. Choose your ticket type (Messenger or Guest) and enter attendee details. \n3. Check your confirmation email (includes your QR code ticket). \n \nRegistration Types\nMessenger \n– Must have an SBC ID number \n– Must register individually (one at a time) \n– Must check the Messenger box during registration \n– If you’re unsure of your SBC ID# or how many messengers your church can have\, contact mjones@bcmd.org or call (410) 290-5290. \nGuest \n– No SBC ID required \n– Can register multiple people at once \n  \nWhat You’ll Need\n– An email address you can access \n– Your SBC ID# (if registering as a Messenger) \n– Names/emails for any additional Guest attendees you’re registering \n \nStep-by-Step: On a Computer\n1. Click Register (opens Whova checkout). \n2. Select your ticket type: Messenger or Guest. \n3. Enter attendee info (name\, email\, church/organization if applicable). \n4. Messenger: register one person at a time. \n5. Guest: use Add another ticket/attendee to register multiple people. \n6. Review your details and click Submit/Place Order. \n7. Check your confirmation email from Whova for your receipt and QR code. \n* (Optional) Click View event in the email to explore the agenda. \n\nStep-by-Step: On a Phone\n1. Tap Register (or use the free Whova app). \n2. Choose Messenger or Guest ticket type. \n3. Enter attendee details. \n4. Messenger: one at a time. \n5. Guest: you can add multiple. \n6. Click Submit. \n7. Your QR code will be in both the app and your email. \nIf you download the Whova app first\, search “The Gathering (BCM/D)”\, tap the event\, and select Get Ticket. \n \nAfter You Register\n– Confirmation Email → Contains your QR code \n– Sign in to Whova → Access agenda and updates with the same email \n– Check-in → Show QR code on your phone or bring a printed copy \n \nFAQs\n1. What is Whova?A secure event platform that handles registration and provides an event hub (agenda\, messages\, announcements). \n2. Do I need a Whova account?Yes\, it’s free. Returning users sign in with the same email. New users create an account during checkout. \n3. Can I register more than one person? \nMessenger: No\, one at a time only. \nGuest: Yes\, you can add multiple attendees during checkout. \n4. I don’t know my SBC ID# or how many messengers my church can have.Email mjones@bcmd.org or call (410) 290-5290 for assistance. \n5. Can I register someone who doesn’t use email?Yes. Use your email for the purchase and provide their name. Then contact us so we can assign their ticket. \n6. I don’t use smartphones. Can I still attend?Absolutely. Print your confirmation email (or just bring your name and photo ID). We can check you in at the desk. \n7. I didn’t get my confirmation email. What now?Check your spam/junk folder for a message from Whova. If it’s not there\, contact us and we’ll resend it. \n8. Are group/church registrations available?Yes—for Guest tickets only. For bulk registration or invoicing\, contact us. \n9. Will Whova share my info?Your info is used only for The Gathering. Inside Whova you can control what other attendees can see in your profile. \n10. Accessibility or dietary needs?Tell us during checkout or email events@bcmd.org. \n\nTroubleshooting\n“Email already in use” → Sign in (use Forgot password if needed). \nApp can’t find the event → Make sure you’re signed in with the same email and search The Gathering (BCM/D). \n  \nNeed Help?\n📧 events@bcmd.org📧 mjones@bcmd.org (Messenger/SBC ID help) \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Schedule\n Sunday5:00PM – 7:00PM: Registration \nMonday7:30AM: Registration + Breakfast8:30AM: Doors Open9:00AM: Session 111:45AM: Small Gatherings12:30PM: Lunch2:00PM: Session 24:00PM: Dismiss5:30PM: Pastors & Pastors Wives’ Dinner \nTuesday7:30AM: Breakfast8:30AM: Doors Open9:00AM: Session 312:00PM: Closing \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel Details\n The Baptist Convention Annual Meeting 2025 Room Block is now open for reservations! \nPlease use the booking link below to secure your room by the group cutoff date of October 11\, 2025. All reservations must be made by this date. \nBaptist Convention Annual Meeting 2025 Room Block \nIf you plan to arrive earlier or stay later than the contracted event dates\, you can still book online. However\, to extend your stay at the contracted rate\, please contact the hotel directly at 410-524-3535. \nGood news—while the hotel’s general policy includes a $35 per night resort fee plus tax\, this fee has been waived for our group. You’ll see the discounted rate automatically reflected when booking through the link. \n \n \n \n \n \n Small Gatherings\n A list of Small Gatherings and Meet Ups are coming soon. Stay tuned! \nAAF Meet-UpThis gathering is an opportunity to connect with fellow African American pastors\, build relationships\, and learn more about the George Liele Institute. We’d love for you to be part of this meaningful time together. \nNext Gen Meet-UpSame passion. Same mission. If you’re a Kidmin or Next Gen leader\, don’t do it alone! Swing by our casual meet-up during the Annual Meeting. No agenda\, no pressure—just time to connect (or reconnect!) with others who share your heart for the next generation. \nDisaster Relief Meet-UpCome and see how God is using Disaster Relief to bring hope and help to people in crisis. This gathering is for pastors\, church leaders\, and members who want to learn how to prepare\, serve\, and partner with BCMD after disasters. Keith Myer\, State Director for Disaster Relief\, will share practical ways to mobilize your church and connect with the larger Disaster Relief network. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pastors and Pastors Wives Dinner\n Pastors\, you and your wives are invited to join us for dinner on Monday evening. We’d love the chance to celebrate your faithful service and the calling God has placed on your life. This dinner is for pastors currently serving at a partnering BCM/D church and their wives. \nWhen you register\, please be sure to sign up for this dinner—unfortunately\, we aren’t able to accept walk-ins because of space and meal planning. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/the-gathering-2025/ LOCATION:Ashore Resort & Beach Club\, 10100 Coastal Hwy\, Ocean City\, MD\, 21842\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Gathering-2025_Presentation-size.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241112 DTSTAMP:20260417T002842 CREATED:20240104T060251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T015550Z UID:10000116-1731196800-1731369599@bcmd.org SUMMARY:THE GATHERING: Our 2024 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting Looks Different This Year!\n\nWe are thrilled to invite you to The Gathering\, our annual family meeting for pastors\, church leaders\, and attendees of the BCM/D. This year’s event is a must-attend for every church in the BCM/D! We know that’s a bold statement\, but we’ve reimagined our time together with you and your churches in mind. Our goal is to care for you as you hopefully recharge\, give you valuable resources and information\, and encourage you to keep loving and serving your church family and communities. \nWhat can you expect this year? Here are just a few highlights: \n1. A Prime Location: We’ll be at the newly remodeled Ashore Resort and Beach Club in Ocean City\, MD.2. A Fresh Schedule: The agenda has a new look and feel to enhance your experience.3. We’re Celebrating You: You\, our churches\, are the focus of our two days together!4. Inspiring Stories: Hear about God’s miraculous movement across Maryland and Delaware.5. We’ve Added Breakouts: Every breakout session is designed with you—our pastors\, leaders\, and church teams—in mind.6. A VERY Exciting Announcement: We have a game-changing announcement regarding how BCM/D will be able to come alongside you to support you in training and developing the leaders and volunteers in your church in 2025. It’s huge!7. We Will Have Church: While we will accomplish important business\, the heart of our time together will be inviting the Spirit to move as we pray earnestly for our churches and communities and worship our God together with our whole hearts. \n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details:\n○ Registration is OPEN!! \n○ Conference Registration is free for BCM/D Church Attenders but space will be limited so plan to register quickly once it opens. \n○ Event begins at 6pm on Sunday evening\, November 10th and concludes at 4pm on Monday\, November 11th. \n○ We will provide dessert and coffee for you Sunday evening along with breakfast and lunch on Monday. \n○ You are responsible for booking your own hotel reservation with Ashore Resort and Beach Club.​ \n*Those who would like to submit resolutions for consideration may email them to Megan Jones: mjones@bcmd.org. Resolutions coming from the floor must be ready to copy and distribute. The deadline for submission is September 26. Those not meeting that date must have a valid reason for not meeting the BCM/D’s constitutional 45-day rule. \n \n REGISTER HERE!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday – Atlantic Ballroom\n6:00 Worship Through Song BCM/D Churches \n6:15 Welcome\, Prayer & Call to Order Fred Caudle \n6:20 Worship Through Song BCM/D Churches \n6:30 Mini Message Jamie Caldwell \n6:55 Corporate Prayer Dan Hyun \n7:10 Cooperative Program Report Kris Buckman \n7:15 Baptist Foundation Report Tom Stolle \n7:20 Executive Director Address Tom Stolle \n7:40 Sexual Abuse Task Force Report TBD \n7:45 Church Evangelism/Missions Report Mark Dooley \n7:50 Director of Missions TBD \n8:00Dessert Fellowship \nMonday – Atlantic Ballroom\n9:00 Welcome & Prayer Melody Knox \n9:05 Worship Through Song BCM/D Churches \n9:15 Mini Message Mark Lashey \n9:45 Corporate Prayer Dan Hyun \n9:55 President’s Address Fred Caudle \n10:05 Business Session I Fred Caudle \nElection of Officers \nAffirmation of Committee Appointments \nPreviously Submitted Resolutions \nBusiness Items Previously Raised \n10:15 Video Presentation \n10:20 BCM/D Staff Recognition Jeremy Dickson \n10:25 Business Session II Fred Caudle \n2024 Proposed Budget \nConstitution & Bylaws Updates \n10:55 Corporate Prayer Dan Hyun \n11:15 Breakout A Seaside Conference Rooms \n12:15 Lunch Grand Ballroom \n1:30 Breakout B Seaside Conference Rooms \n2:30 2025 BCM/D Updates \n2:50 Worship Through Song BCM/D Churches \n3:00 Mini Message Colin Pugh \n3:25 Corporate Prayer Dan Hyun \n3:45 Concluding Remarks \n4:00 Adjournment \nExhibit Hours: Sunday 4 – 8:30 p.m. & Monday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.  URL:https://bcmd.org/event/thegathering/ LOCATION:Ashore Resort & Beach Club\, 10100 Coastal Hwy\, Ocean City\, MD\, 21842\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T002842 CREATED:20221029T014108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T165330Z UID:10000014-1695981600-1695992400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:Why a Town Hall?\nCelebrate: Gather together to celebrate what God has and is doing within two state convention and eleven associations. \nCommunicate: A time to communicate with one another specifically about things that have a direct impact on our convention as a whole. Our goal is to have proposed resolutions and proposed changes to our constitution available for discussion. This gives time to deliberate and refine these items prior to our Annual Meeting. \nCollaborate: An opportunity to collaborate so that we can work more effectively together. We will not only discuss resolutions\, motions and proposed constitution changes that are designed to help us work more effectively\, but we will also hear about other opportunities we have to partner together. \nREGISTER NOW\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/town-hall-meeting-2023/ LOCATION:Bethany Church Columbia\, 6570 Dobbin Rd Suite D\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Town-Hall-Image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR