BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware - ECPv6.15.18//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260405T195507 CREATED:20251023T093146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T160447Z UID:10000737-1790380800-1790467199@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Interim Pastor Training II DESCRIPTION:More infromation coming soon! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/interim-pastor-training-ii/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Pastors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Interim-Pastor-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260405T195507 CREATED:20251023T093336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T160340Z UID:10000739-1790467200-1790553599@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Caring Well Sunday DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/caring-well-sunday/ LOCATION:MD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Caring-Well-Sunday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20260405T195507 CREATED:20251023T093537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T000434Z UID:10000740-1791590400-1791676799@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Student Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:Meet your keynote Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RJ McCauley\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RJ has spent over 20 years in youth ministry\, answering God’s call after coming to faith in high school and shifting from a background in architecture to building lives through ministry. He has trained extensively in Christian leadership and theology\, is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry focused on youth evangelism\, and has received national recognition for his impact while equipping youth leaders across the country through coaching\, partnerships\, and leading a statewide youth movement. RJ and his wife Melissa\, whom he met in ministry\, have a daughter\, Emma Rose\, who leads her own Jesus Club among her classmates. \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 Conference Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Line Up\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Registration\n\nCheck-in\, pick up name tags\, and grab coffee\n\n\n9:00 – 10:20 AM | Session 1\n\nWorship\, Speaker\, Game\n\n\n10:35 – 12:00 PM | Session 2\n\nWorship\, Speaker\, Game\n\n\n12:00 – 12:45 PM | Lunch\n\n1:00 – 1:45 PM | Breakout #1\n\nBreakouts for students and leaders\n\n\n2:00 – 2:45 PM | Breakout #2\n\nBreakouts for students and leaders\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 PM | Session 3\n\nBig Worship Set\, Final Charge\n\n\n4:00 – 5:30 PM | After Party\n\nDJ\, Bounce Houses\, Pizza\, Giveaways\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 Breakout Sessions for Students\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GROWING DEEP: Building Habits That Grow Your Faith\n Faith isn’t a one-time decision — it’s a daily pursuit. In this breakout\, we’ll get practical about how to build rhythms that keep you close to Jesus: prayer\, Scripture\, worship\, and community. Learn how to grow deeper roots in your faith and experience what it really means to walk with God. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REAL TALK: Following Jesus in a World That Doesn’t\n Faith isn’t always popular — especially at school or online. This session is all about how to stay rooted in truth when culture pushes back. Learn how to stand firm in your faith\, live differently\, and love people well — even when it’s not easy. \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 Breakout Sessions for leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COming Soon\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 Download The Media Kit For Promotion!\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 Register for the Conference\n \n \n \n \n \n Secure your spot at the conference by filling out the registration form below. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://bcmd.org/event/studentleadership-conference/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Youth Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/slc-brand-kit_webpage-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260405T195508 CREATED:20251023T093617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T162352Z UID:10000741-1792022400-1792108799@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Evangelism Training DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/evangelism-training-3/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Evangelism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Evangelism-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260405T195508 CREATED:20251023T093742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T093742Z UID:10000742-1793491200-1793577599@bcmd.org SUMMARY:WMU Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/wmu-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:WMU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/bcmd-default-featured-photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTSTAMP:20260405T195508 CREATED:20251023T093902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131827Z UID:10000743-1794182400-1794355199@bcmd.org SUMMARY:The Gathering 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Gathering is the BCM/D’s annual family meeting where we come together to celebrate all that God has done across our churches. This is a time to hear directly from the BCM/D team as we share stories of how God has moved in 2026\, provide important updates\, and cast vision for what’s coming in 2027. You’ll also have space to connect with pastors\, leaders\, and church members from across Maryland and Delaware\, strengthening relationships and being reminded that you’re part of something bigger. Whether you’re leading\, serving\, or supporting your church\, The Gathering is for you. \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 The Gathering Registration Opens In\n \n \n Day(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Hour(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Minute(s) \n \n : \n \n \n Second(s) \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 Event Highlights\n \n \n \n \n \n The Gathering is a time to celebrate what God has done\, connect with others serving across BCM/D\, and step away to be encouraged and refreshed for the season ahead. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n l\n \n BCM/D Updates\n Hear how God has moved across our churches this year and what’s ahead for 2027 from the BCM/D team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meaningful Connections\n Build relationships with pastors and leaders from across BCM/D and strengthen your ministry network. \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 z\n \n Worship Together\n Be led in worship by Marcus Akins and Carolina Akins as we gather in unity and praise the Lord. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rest & Refresh\n Step away from the noise of ministry life to rest\, recharge\, and return encouraged. \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 You Can Expect\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important Business Sessions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n2027 Proposed Budget\nBaptist Foundation Report\nElection of Officers\nAffirmation of Committee Appointments\nPresident’s Address\nExecutive Director’s Address\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hear From The BCM/D Team\n \n \n \n \n \n \nFormation and Health Team Report\nChurch Strengthening Team Report\nMobilization and Planting Team Report\nMissional Impact Team Report\nOperations and Communications Reports\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Gatherings\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPastors & Pastors’ Wives Dinner\nBCM/D Women Meet Up\nNext Gen Leader Meet Up\nAfrican American Fellowship Meet Up\nAssociational Prayer Breakfast\nAnd more…\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 Registration Opens Soon!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come back July 1st to save your seat at The Gathering! We can’t wait to see you in Annapolis! URL:https://bcmd.org/event/the-gathering/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Projects-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T195508 CREATED:20260112T164936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T203217Z UID:10000748-1794916800-1794920400@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Weekday Educator Lunches DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual and uplifting lunch gathering designed for those who serve in church preschools or daycare ministries!\nThis 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! \nThe Grill at Quarterfield Station\n7704 Quarterfield Rd.\nGlen Burnie\, MD 21061 URL:https://bcmd.org/event/weekday-educator-lunches-6/ LOCATION:MD CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry,Youth Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Weekday-Educator-Lunches.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR