Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware

VBS Training
2026-05-01 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
VBS LIGHT LAB
Step into the Light Lab, your all-access, hands-on training for Lifeway’s Illumination Station VBS 2026!This fun, fast-paced workshop is packed with everything your team needs to glow with confidence this summer. Explore the daily Bible content, learn the theme, song motions, preview rotation highlights, and pick from two interactive breakout tracks designed for both first-time volunteers and seasoned VBS leaders.
Along the way, you’ll experiment with fresh ideas for decorating, promoting, preparing, following up, sharing the gospel, and building a Christ-centered experience kids won’t forget. Whether you lead crafts, teach Bible, run rec, or direct your whole VBS, Light Lab will send you home equipped, encouraged, and lit up forministry!

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VBS Light Lab 2026

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April 11 (9am–12pm): Georgia Avenue Baptist Church 12525 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20906

April 18 (9am–12pm): Severna Park Baptist Church 506 Benfield Rd. Severna Park, MD 21146

May 1 (5:30pm–8pm): Mountain City Church 19 Beall St. Frostburg, MD 21532
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Youth & Kids E3 Event
2026-05-23
Equipping + Encouraging + Engaging = E3!
E3 events bring together children’s and youth ministry leaders from across the BCM/D for three energizing hours of practical training, meaningful encouragement, and real connection. Each gathering features a mix of large-group learning and smaller kidmin/youth-specific breakouts so leaders can grow together and dive into what matters most in their ministry area. We’ll meet in one central space with an additional breakout room, keeping everything simple, relational, and impactful. And yes, snacks and drinks are on us (because ministry is better with treats!).
Come engage, get equipped, and leave encouraged to keep serving the next generation with joy and confidence.

Event Schedule
9am Breakfast Fellowship
9:15am Encouragement
9:30am Equipping – Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry Breakout Session
11am Engaging – Large Group Roundtables
12:00pm Wrap up & Dismiss

Children's Ministry Breakout Session with Kris Buckman
Cracking the Bible Code: Fun Ways to Teach Kids Biblical Literacy
Help kids fall in love with their Bibles and build strong foundations for lifelong biblical literacy! This fun, interactive workshop will inspire and prepare you to incorporate Bible skills into your weekly lessons in engaging and impactful ways.
Kris Buckman has been serving in children’s ministry for over two decades and still thinks there’s nothing better than watching kids discover God’s Word with joy. She holds a master’s degree in Children’s and Family Ministry and loves equipping leaders to build strong, gospel-centered ministries. Kris now serves as the Youth & Kids Ministry Consultant for the BCM/D, where she brings energy, encouragement, and a whole lot of fun to churches across Maryland and Delaware.

Youth Ministry Breakout Session with Matt Gardner
Rhythm, Rest, and Renewal: Practical Conversations For Every Season of Student Ministry
Let’s talk Student Ministry! No matter the season, we have the privilege of investing in the next generation with healthy rhythms, intentional rest, and a renewed sense of purpose. In this session, we’ll unpack practical strategies and spark meaningful conversations to help you lead your students with clarity, confidence, and joy.
Matt Gardner has spent 15 years investing in teenagers and their families and currently serves as the NextGen Pastor at The Church at Severn Run and is Arundel Baptist Association’s Student & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator. He’s married to Emily and is the proud dad of four boys. He’s passionate about the local church, student ministry, and enjoying the simple joys of life—like sports, movies, and a great cup of coffee.

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Weekday Educator Lunches
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a casual and uplifting lunch gathering designed for those who serve in church preschools or daycare ministries!
This is a time to connect with others in your unique role, share stories, and find encouragement in the challenges and joys of your work. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas, looking to build a support network, or simply want to enjoy a meal with like-minded leaders, this event is for you. Let’s build each other up as we serve the little ones in our communities!
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
6526 Holabird Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21224

NextGen Fellowship: CLC Meetup
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00
NextGen Fellowship: CLC Meetup

August 13 | 6:00–8:00 PM | True Food Kitchen | Annapolis, MD | $10 Registration |

Take a break from planning calendars, recruiting volunteers, and chasing down fall details, and join us for a relaxed summer evening with fellow kids and student ministry leaders. Hosted by BCM/D, this casual patio gathering is part fellowship, part food, and part live Q&A featuring Lauren Jackson from Kids Ministry Circle and BCM/D’s own Kris Buckman.
Whether you’re coming after a day of encouragement from the Church Leader Conference or coming after a day at work, this evening is designed for anyone serving the next generation. If you can’t make CLC during the day, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, ask questions, and leave encouraged (and meet Lauren)!
We’ll enjoy great food from True Food Kitchen, meaningful conversations with ministry leaders from around the region, and an open Q&A where you can ask Lauren and Kris your most pressing ministry questions.
Lauren has spent years helping churches build thriving ministries and is shares her practical wisdom, creative ideas, and real-world experience. This is your chance to meet her, learn from her, and pick her brain in a relaxed setting.
Space is limited to just 50 leaders, so register early.
Come for the food. Stay for the conversations. Leave encouraged.

Register NowSpace is limited to just 50 leaders, so register early.
Registration is $10. As a thank-you for showing up, you’ll receive a $10 Starbucks gift card at the event.

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Weekday Educator Lunches
2026-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a casual and uplifting lunch gathering designed for those who serve in church preschools or daycare ministries!
This is a time to connect with others in your unique role, share stories, and find encouragement in the challenges and joys of your work. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas, looking to build a support network, or simply want to enjoy a meal with like-minded leaders, this event is for you. Let’s build each other up as we serve the little ones in our communities!
The Grill at Quarterfield Station
7704 Quarterfield Rd.
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
