Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware

Good Friday
2024-03-29
The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware will be closed to celebrate the holiday with friends and family.

Connect Lunches with Kris
2024-03-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-31 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
When: NoonDates & Locations:

Jan. 31     Noodles & Company 552B Gov. Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146
Feb. 21     Noodles & Company 5350 Campbell Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21236
Mar. 6      Noodles & Company 5221 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
Mar. 20     Noodles & Company 1728 Valley Mall Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21740
Apr. 17     Applebee’s 4110 S. Dupont Hwy, Camden, DE 19934
May 15     Applebee’s 2703 N. Salisbury Blvd. Salisbury, MD 21801
Aug. 21     Noodles & Company 6400F Ridge Rd., Sykesville, MD 21784
Sept. 11    Noodles & Company 177 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Sept. 25    Noodles & Company 2801 Campus Way North, Lanham, MD 20706
Oct. 23     Noodles & Company 3055 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf, MD 20603
Oct. 30     Applebee’s 12201 Winchester Road SW, LaVale, MD 21502
Nov. 13     Noodles & Company 621 Bel Air Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014

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2024 Women's Conference
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-09 | Riva Trace Baptist Church, 475 W Central Ave, Davidson, MD, 21035, United States
To register and find more information click here.

Disaster Relief Training Catonsville Baptist Church
2024-03-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Catonsville Baptist Church, 1004 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Cost:New Volunteer – $30Returning Volunteer/Need New DR Badge – $20Returning Volunteer/No Badge Needed – Free
Classes Offered:
Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Feeding Team
Recovery Team
Laundry Team
Select up to 3 classes (new volunteers must take Intro to Disaster Relief as one of their selections)
Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
This class is required for all new volunteers. The class will give an overview of the work of Disaster Relief and ministry with disaster survivors. We will also cover what to expect on a disaster response, what to bring, etc.
Feeding Team
This class will provide an overview of mass care feeding, whether using a church kitchen to prepare meals to support volunteers responding to a disaster or using a kitchen trailer unit to prepare meals for the impacted community. Emphasis will be given to operating procedures and food safety. This class will include classroom and hands-on kitchen work as well as online videos to be viewed prior to training day.
Laundry Team
The laundry team provides important support to our volunteers, other responders and the community during disaster response. Volunteers will learn procedures for all stages of the laundry process from initial guest contact to returning clean laundry, with an emphasis on safe operation of equipment and spiritual care ministry.
Recovery Team
This class will overview the work of the flood recovery and chainsaw teams beginning with the assessment process for what we do when we arrive on site to when we depart with emphasis given to safety. Although this is a physical ministry, many tasks do not require physical strength.

2024 VBS Workshop
2024-02-24 09:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church Pocomoke CIty, 204 4th St., Pocomoke City, MD, 21851, United States
Saturday, February 24
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
First Baptist Church Pocomoke

Are you ready for VBS 2024? No matter what stage you’re at in planning, this workshop is designed to help you build an amazing vacation Bible school at your church! This workshop will help equip your church leadership and volunteers to host a safe, effective, and unforgettable VBS for your church and community!

Schedule:
9:00-9:15 – Check-In
9:15-9:30 – Welcome
9:35-10:20 – Breakout Session 1
10:25-11:10 – Breakout Session 2
11:15-12:00 – Breakout Session 3
12:00-1:00 – Lunch & Panel Discussion
1:00-1:45 – Roundtable Discussions
1:45-2:00 – Closing

Breakout Sessions, roundtable discussions, and Panel Q&A will cover a variety of topics, including promotion/follow-up, sharing the gospel with kids, teaching the Bible to kids, prayer strategies for VBS, preparing for special needs children, building a VBS team, budget-friendly VBS ideas, safety and security at VBS, and more!

We’re excited to bring you the following breakout presenters:
Tanya Area, Director of Children’s Ministry, First Baptist Church Pocomoke City
Kris Buckman, Youth & Kids Missionary, BCM/D
Shannon Diehl, Children’s Ministry, Berlin Baptist Church
Adron Dozat, Prayer Coordinator, BCM/D
Jancy Glisson, Director of the Salisbury Christian School Early Learning Center
Katie Matthews, Disability Ministry Missionary, BCM/D
Laurie Zimmerman, Children & Youth Ministry Director, Lynnhaven Baptist Church

We’d LOVE to see YOU and your team there!

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George Liele Missionary Breakfast
2024-02-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Sharon Bible Fellowship Church, 6117 Seabrook Road, Lanham, MD, 20706, United States
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2024 Spring Preschool Cohort
2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Cohort
Jesus Loves Preschoolers Online Cohort
7-8 PM – Zoom Tuesday, Feb. 13Tuesday, Feb. 20Tuesday, Feb. 27Tuesday, Mar. 5
Calling all preschool ministry staff and volunteers! Get set to hop on board with Josh Zello from PreschoolPastor.com for an exciting ride with the “Jesus Loves Preschoolers” online cohort – trust us, it’s going to be a blast that you won’t want to miss! Together, in a tight-knit group, we’re going on an adventure to uncover the magic of gospel-centered preschool ministry.
Week 1: We’re peeling back the curtain to reveal the wonder of gospel-centered preschool ministry – it’s like discovering a treasure map to little hearts! And here’s the secret: it’s worth every ounce of effort.
Week 2: “Childcare” isn’t a bad word. Let’s give childcare a fantastic makeover – imagine providing childcare that’s not just good but absolutely top-notch!
Week 3: Buckle up for a deep dive into purposeful play. Whether it’s a Sunday morning gathering or a VBS with preschoolers in mind, they need you to engage them in play– the kind that ignites imaginations and nurtures curious minds. It’s more than fun; it’s a chance to help little ones blossom.
Week 4: We’ll equip you with tips and tricks to manage your classroom like a pro, making every day smooth sailing. Remember, this isn’t just another cohort – it’s a dynamic, engaging journey guaranteed to fill your toolbox with ideas and your heart with inspiration.
Don’t let this adventure pass you by! Sign up today, and let’s create a preschool ministry bursting with joy, excitement, and the love of Jesus!

Josh Zello
Family Ministry Director / Redemption City Church
Josh Zello has been married to his best friend, Hannah, for five years, and they have a two-year-old little girl named Avery. Early childhood proves to be a critical stage of life. Preschoolers learn an incredible amount in such a short span, presenting a prime opportunity to present the teachings of Jesus in tangible and pragmatic ways. Due to this, he has dedicated over ten years to serving in preschool ministry, lending his efforts to churches ranging in size from 17,000 attendees to as few as 250. His passion lies in crafting gospel-centered, developmentally appropriate, and thriving preschool ministries.

Cost: $30

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Prayer Meeting
2024-02-13 10:30 - 11:45
Prayer Is Our Primary Strategy

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Join us as we partner with our local associations and churches as we gather together to pray. We will be meeting in twelve different locations four times this year with the express purpose of praying together. No RSVP is necessary and everyone is invited to join. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)

CrossLife Church (6625 Selnick Dr., Elkridge, MD 20175)
LaPlata Baptist Church (9400 Old Stagecoach Rd., LaPlata, MD 20646)
Faith Baptist Fellowship (1312 Race St., Cambridge, MD 21613)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)

FBC Cumberland (212 Bedford St., Cumberland, MD 21502)
South End Baptist Church (506 Carrollton Dr., Frederick, MD 21701)
FBC Aberdeen (219 E. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)

Georgia Avenue Baptist (12525 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20906)
North Glen Community (508 Furnace Branch Rd. NW, Glen Burnie, MD 21061)
Christian Challenge House (50 Amstel Ave., Newark, DE 19711)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 (10:30 – 11:45 AM)

The Garden Church (1500 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217)
Oxon Hill Baptist Church (6633 St. Barnabas Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745)
Bethany Baptist Church in Columbia (6570 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045)

Female Ministry Leaders In-Person Cohort: Leading and Loving
2024-02-03 10:00 - 13:00 | South Shore Church, 725 Herald Harbor Rd, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
Join us February 3, 2024 at South Shore Church!
Things we’ll cover:

Simplifying Your Systems and Processes
Calendaring
Growth That Doesn’t Require YOU
How To Handle People When They’re Hard

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Personal Evangelism Training
2024-01-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 3346 Gapland Rd, Rohrersville, 21779, United States
The Blue Ridge Baptist Association is hosting a series of PERSONAL EVANGELISM TRAININGS.
MISSION WHERE WE’RE AT: THE POWER OF INTENTIONAL PRESENCE
FEATURE SPEAKER:
Dan Hyun
PLEASANT VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
3346 Gapland Rd
Rohrersville, MD 21779
JANUARY 27, 2024
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
REGISTER HERE

2024 Ministers' Tax Seminar
2024-01-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, 10255 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
The Ministers’ Tax Seminar is designed for pastors, staff ministers and church treasurers. BCM/D Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Tom Stolle will clarify tax regulations and provide additional financial information specific to church life. This year, the Ministers’ Tax Seminar will be offered in person and online Thursday, January 25, 2023, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.
The registration fee for this seminar is $20 per person. Please use the below form to register as soon as possible, as space is limited. Registration will close on Friday, January 19.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15 00:00

Pastors Wives One Day: Healthy Rhythms For a Joyful 2024
2024-01-13 09:00 - 12:00 | South Shore Church, 725 Herald Harbor Rd, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
Join us January 13, 2024 at South Shore Church!
Breakfast included – PLUS a 2024 3 Step Planner!

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In-Person Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
2024-01-13 09:00 - 10:30
For: Church leadership, staff, and volunteers
YOU ASKED AND WE MADE IT HAPPEN!
Many churches have asked for in-person sexual abuse awareness training for their church staff and volunteers. Kris Buckman is now a certified sexual abuse awareness trainer through Plan to Protect®! If your church does not use an online provider for sexual abuse awareness training, such as MinistrySafe or Protect My Ministry, BCM/D is pleased to offer an in-person alternative. It is strongly recommended that church leadership and anyone serving children, youth, and vulnerable adults are trained in abuse awareness.
Sexual abuse awareness training is the first line of defense in preventing and responding to sexual abuse and sets the foundation for a church’s policies and procedures. Anyone working with children must be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse, understand the grooming process of predators, and know how to appropriately respond when abuse is suspected, witnessed, or disclosed. All of which will be covered in this training.
Participants will be quizzed on the material at the end of the session, and upon successfully passing, they will receive a certificate of completion (good for one year). Certificates should be placed in the participants’ personnel file.
This is the first recommended essential in BCM/D’s Pathways process: TRAIN, SCREEN, PROTECT, REPORT, CARE.
When: Choose from three dates: January 13, May 18, September 28 9 – 10:30 amWhere: BCM/D office 10255 Old Columbia Rd. Columbia, MD 21046Cost: $5 per person (Not to exceed $50 per church. If your church sends over 10 people, the cost will only be $50).
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New Year's Day
2024-01-01 00:00 | Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, 10255 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States

Christmas
2023-12-24 - 2023-12-31 | Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, 10255 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States

Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24 | Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, 10255 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States

George Liele Leadership Institute
2023-11-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-31 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-30 18:30 - 20:30 | New Song Bible Fellowship Church, 8401 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD, 20706, United States
The George Liele Leadership Institute will hold its 2023 Fall classes at the New Song Bible Fellowship Church (Formerly Washington Bible College).

The classes begin at 6:30 PM on Monday & Tuesday, September 11-12. We will offer one class per night and the classes will be 2 hours in length and the course will run for 8 weeks.

MONDAY: Romans I
TUESDAY: Old Testament Survey I

Cost:
Early Registration (Ending 7/31/23): $29.00 per class
Registration (After 7/31/23): $99.00 per class

SIGN UP HERE

Pastors' Wives Lunch
2023-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Kettering Baptist Church, 6909 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, United States
One of our passions at the BCM/D is to be able to love and serve pastors and their wives in practical ways that are most helpful to you in your unique season of life and ministry. One way we are seeking to honor you is to host a special lunch where we can love on and care for you as a pastor’s wife. Please complete the registration form below to RSVP for the lunch. Please register as soon as possible as space is limited!
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Annual Meeting Prayer Breakfast
2023-11-11 07:00 - 08:00 | Kettering Baptist Church, 6909 Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, United States
Mid-Maryland Baptist Association & BCM/D Annual Meeting Prayer Breakfast

Prayer is our primary strategy because the work that needs to be done in our lives, our churches, our communities, and our convention can only be done by God. If we want to see great changes in our convention this year, they will come from God and be fueled by prayer. You are invited for a time of intentional prayer during our annual meeting. Register below!

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Harvest & Hayrides
2023-11-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Harvest & Hayrides, 347 Jackson Park Road, Port Deposit, MD, 21904, United States
A Fun Fall Event for Families with Disabilities
347 Jackson Park Road
Port Deposit, MD 21904
REGISTER NOW!
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Disaster Relief Training
2023-11-04 09:00 - 16:00 | North Harford Baptist Church, 4008 Old Federal Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, 21084, United States
Date: Saturday, November 4 | 9:00 am – 4:00 am

North Harford Baptist Church
4008 Old Federal Hill Rd
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Cost:New Volunteer – $30Returning Volunteer/Need New DR Badge – $20Returning Volunteer/No Badge Needed – Free
Classes Offered:
Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Feeding Team
Recovery Team
Laundry Team
Select up to 3 classes (new volunteers must take Intro to Disaster Relief as one of their selections)
Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
This class is required for all new volunteers. The class will give an overview of the work of Disaster Relief and ministry with disaster survivors. We will also cover what to expect on a disaster response, what to bring, etc.
Feeding Team
This class will provide an overview of mass care feeding, whether using a church kitchen to prepare meals to support volunteers responding to a disaster or using a kitchen trailer unit to prepare meals for the impacted community. Emphasis will be given to operating procedures and food safety. This class will include classroom and hands-on kitchen work as well as online videos to be viewed prior to training day.
Laundry Team
The laundry team provides important support to our volunteers, other responders and the community during disaster response. Volunteers will learn procedures for all stages of the laundry process from initial guest contact to returning clean laundry, with an emphasis on safe operation of equipment and spiritual care ministry.
Recovery Team
This class will overview the work of the flood recovery and chainsaw teams beginning with the assessment process for what we do when we arrive on site to when we depart with emphasis given to safety. Although this is a physical ministry, many tasks do not require physical strength.

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