Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware

Connect Lunches with Kris
2024-05-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-21 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

In-Person Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
2024-05-18 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 am
Where: BCM/D office 10255 Old Columbia Rd. Columbia, MD 21046
Cost: $5 per person (Not to exceed $50 per church. If your church sends over ten people, the cost will only be $50).
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Memorial Day
2024-05-27
The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware will be closed to celebrate the holiday with friends and family.

Disaster Relief Training Redland Baptist Church
2024-06-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Redland Baptist Church, 6922 Muncaster Mill Rd, Dunwood, 20855, 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
Administration 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.
Administration Team
This class will provide an overview of the forms and administrative procedures used during an active Disaster Relief recovery operation. Emphasis will be given to daily volunteer processing, tracking job requests, base camp support and reporting. This class will be more beneficial if participants have served on a DR recovery worksite or at least completed the Recovery Team class.

Juneteenth
2024-06-19 00:00

African American Fellowship Awareness Conference
2024-06-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, 10255 Old Columbia Rd, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Technology and the Church
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Conference Date and Time: Saturday, June 22nd from 9-3 pm (Registration starts at 8:30 am)Conference Location: BCM/D BuildingConference Cost: $10 per person
Conference Schedule:
8:30-9:00 – Registration
9:00-9:20 – Welcome and Worship
9:20-9:40 – Main Session 1: A Biblical Perspective on Technology
9:50-10:35 – Main Session 2: AI – What Is It and How Does It Impact Me?
10:45-11:30 – Main Session 3: Right Now Media: Technology for the Church
11:30-12:30 – Lunch12:35-1:20 – Breakout Session 11:30-2:25 – Breakout Session 2
2:35-3:00 – Final Exhortations, Remarks and Closing
Breakout Sessions:
Breakout Session 1 Offerings:Using Technology Safely – This breakout will focus on protecting oneself while using technology with an emphasis on the two most vulnerable populations, seniors and teens/children.Using the Various Technology Platforms for Ministry – This breakout will focus on how to use various technological platforms to enhance your worship service and ministry to those who are already connected to your church.Breakout Session 2 Offerings:Using the Various Technology Platforms to Grow Your Church – This breakout will focus on using the various technology platforms to reach those who are not already connected or aware of your church. It will cover subjects like the various platforms available, advertising, and strategies to enhance your online presence with the goal of growing your church.Right Now Media Tutorial – This breakout will help users to leverage the Right Now Media resource effectively by highlighting the various functions and tools within the program. This session is designed for both first-time and intermediate users of Right Now Media.

Independence Day
2024-07-04 00:00

Disability Sunday
2024-07-14
Disability Sunday is dedicated to raising awareness to the need for Disability Ministry. We have a biblical mandate in Luke 14:13 to invite “the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind“. Disability Ministry isn’t merely a program it’s about removing barriers to the gospel.
To find out more or to download resources, visit our page: https://bcmd.org/disability-sunday/

Ministry Safe Webinar: Ministry & Disabilities - Unique Risks Facing a Unique Population
2024-07-18 11:00 - 12:00
BCM/D and MinistrySafe are proud to work together to protect children and those who serve them!
We are called to minister to ‘the least of these.’ In our ministries, children – and adults – with special needs and disabilities are the most vulnerable populations we serve. Efforts to serve vulnerable populations must be intentional rather than organic. Join us for this informative webinar featuring Greg Love, Director of MinsitrySafe, and Katie Matthews, BCM/D Disability Ministry Missionary!
Date | Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET

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Disaster Relief Training Allen Memorial Baptist Church
2024-07-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Allen Memorial Baptist Church, 1303 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD, 21804, 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.

Everyone Belongs Camp
2024-07-26 - 2024-07-28 | Skycroft Conference Center, 9621 Frostown Rd, Middletown, MD, 21769, United States
Our Everyone Belongs Camp, an overnight weekend for teens and young adults affected by disability, is one way we are reaching young individuals affected by disability with the gospel. Through this camp, we hope to invite all people with disabilities to the eternal banquet by fostering community and connections with the local church.
At Everyone Belongs Camp, we want your child to be a part of an amazing weekend that they may not be able to otherwise experience! Campers, ages 13-35, can expect to pack for a three-day/two-night weekend of fun at the Skycroft Conference Center in Middleton, MD. Campers will get the opportunity to ride the zip-line, plunge down an outdoor water slide, or relax by the pool. We will also have time for crafts, singing, and reading the Bible with our friends from The Gathering Place Church. Saturday night we will have fun with a dance party. All campers will get to experience the love of God through all activities during the weekend!
If you would like to register your child for camp, please CLICK HERE.
We are in need of volunteers to serve our campers with disabilities, ages 13-33. The greatest need for volunteers is buddies who will remain with the camper through all activities, as well as stay in the group cabin with campers. All volunteers will need to pass a background check. The more volunteers we have, the more campers we can host! If you desire to be a volunteer, please CLICK HERE

Healthier Pastors Healthier Churches Lunch
2024-08-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-05 11:00 - 13:00
When: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dates & Locations:

August 1: Faith Glen Burnie Glen Burnie, MD
September 5th: Faith Baptist Fellowship Cambridge, MD
October 3rd: Covenant Church Shepherdstown, WV
December 5th: Bayside Baptist Church, Chesapeake Beach, MD

A safe gathering for pastors to nourish and refresh the spirit, because a healthier pastor leads to a healthier church.

Healthier Pastors Healthier Churches: Lunch

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Prayer Meeting
2024-08-08 11:00 - 12:00
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)

Preschool Mini-Con
2024-08-10 09:00 - 13:30 | MIddle River Baptist Church, 610 Middle River Rd., Middle River, MD, 21220, United States
Preschool Mini-Con
Saturday, August 109 AM – 1:30 PM
Middle River Baptist Church610 Middle River Rd.Middle River, MD 21220
BCM/D, together with the Baltimore Baptist Association, is excited to bring you a training opportunity for all those who work with preschoolers in our weekday educator roles or ministry roles!
Bring your entire staff to a day of equipping and encouraging! After three main sessions (and lunch!), each school or ministry will be given time (and space) to meet with their team for any back-to school that needs to be done. If you were planning on gathering your team together for a back-to-school meeting, use this opportunity to do just that, with an extra helping of exciting training in the morning!
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Welcome/Check-In9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Session 1 Josh Zello10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Break10:15 AM – 11:00 Session 2 Katie Matthews11:00 AM – 11:15 Break11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Session 3 Josh Zello12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Lunch12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Individual School planning sessions (a private space will be provided for your team!)
Session 1: “Jesus Loves Preschoolers”Jesus calls us to welcome children in his name. By doing so, we are following his command. But what does it mean to truly welcome preschoolers? By understanding the reasons and methods behind this important task, we can discover ways to fulfill Jesus’ call.
Session 2: “Meeting Everyone’s Needs in the Classroom”Each child is uniquely designed according to His purpose. This session will equip teachers with tools and resources to meet the unique needs of preschoolers affected by disabilities.
Session 3: “Classroom Management 101”Learn practical techniques to handle everyday challenges, ensuring smooth and productive days for both teachers and students. This session is designed to equip you with the tools and confidence needed to foster a harmonious and engaging classroom.
Meet the speakers:

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.

Katie Matthews
BCM/D Disability Ministry Missionary
Katie Matthews is a mom of two, a pastors wife, and BCM/D’s Disability Ministry Missionary. At her home church, she serves as the codirector of children’s ministry and leads a disability ministry called Bethany Blessings. She is passionate about bringing the gospel to families of individuals with disabilities and seeks to train other church members on how to minister to these families. Her desire is for the church to love individuals who have disabilities as best as they can so that both the church and the families can experience the blessing of church inclusion.

Cost: $10

Please complete the form below to register.

Send Locals
2024-08-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-23 10:00 - 12:00
Send Local Prayer Gatherings for BCMD pastors and church planters
8.20.24 – Canvas Church, Salisbury MD | 10am

8.21.24 – Lifehouse Church, Townsend DE | 10am
8.22.24 – South Shore Church, Crownsville MD | 10am
8.23.24 – Hagerstown Church, Hagerstown MD | 10am

This Event Has Been Postponed
2024-08-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Clinton Baptist Church, 8701 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD, 20735, United States
The Evangelism Conference has been postponed. Stay tuned for more information!

Labor Day
2024-09-02

Ministry Safe Webinar: Background Checks – What you DON'T know can lead you into a ditch!
2024-09-05 11:00 - 12:00
BCM/D and MinistrySafe are proud to work together to protect children and those who serve them!
Many churches rely heavily on background checks as the solution for child sexual abuse risk. Is this heavy reliance well-founded? In this session, Gregory Love will address the realities of background check effectiveness. Love will also explain other factors that further impact background check effectiveness that are unknown to ministry leaders: federal and state legislative limits on search scopes and reports, state record purges, corners cut by background check vendors, and more. BCM/D and MinistrySafe are excited to partner together for this informative webinar.
Date | Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
REGISTER TODAY!

SMO Week of Prayer
2024-09-08, 2024-09-09, 2024-09-10, 2024-09-11, 2024-09-12
Join us in praying for the State Missions Offering this week, September 8th-15th.
The annual Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware State Missions is designed to mobilize our churches for mission by resourcing BCM/D churches with grants to collaborate with one another as we seek to ensure that every church is mobilized for mission in the BCM/D.
To find out more information, click here!

Connect Lunches with Kris
2024-09-11 12:00 - 14:00
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
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

DR Chaplain Training (incl. Operational Stress First Aid) **EVENT UPDATE
2024-09-12 08:00 - 2024-09-13 17:00 | South Shore Church, 725 Herald Harbor Rd, Crownsville, MD, 21032, United States
**This event has been cancelled. If you have any questions please email info@bcmd.org.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Chaplain Training
September 12 & 13 / 8:00 am—6:00 pm
