BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Maryland & Delaware - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T184847 CREATED:20251023T081351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T190522Z UID:10000721-1777656600-1777665600@bcmd.org SUMMARY:VBS Training DESCRIPTION:VBS LIGHT LAB\nStep 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. \nAlong 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! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n VBS Light Lab 2026\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Church/Organization(Required)Role/Position(Required)Are you registering a group/multiple people?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n How many are in your group besides you? Quantity(Required)\n \n \n Price:\n $10.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Event Registration(Required)Select which date you will attend.\n \n \n April 11 (9am–12pm): Georgia Avenue Baptist Church 12525 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring\, MD 20906\n \n \n \n April 18 (9am–12pm): Severna Park Baptist Church 506 Benfield Rd. Severna Park\, MD 21146\n \n \n \n May 1 (5:30pm–8pm): Mountain City Church 19 Beall St. Frostburg\, MD 21532\n Total\n \n Coupon \n \n\nContinue to Payment URL:https://bcmd.org/event/vbs-training-5/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VBS-Light-Lab-2026-webpage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTSTAMP:20260429T184847 CREATED:20251023T081544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T175648Z UID:10000723-1777680000-1777766399@bcmd.org SUMMARY:WIM Conference DESCRIPTION:This Event Is Sold OutWomen in ministry carry vision\, responsibility\, and people. We are called\, capable\, and committed — but without intentional health\, even good leadership can become unsustainable.\nThe WIM Conference is a one-day gathering designed to help you build a ministry life that lasts. Together\, we’ll explore how to cultivate rhythms that protect your soul and sharpen your productivity\, steward ambition in a way that aligns with God’s calling\, and lead with humility so your impact outlives you.\nThis isn’t about doing more.It’s about leading well — from a grounded\, aligned\, and surrendered place.\nYou will leave with clarity\, practical tools\, and conversations around tables with women who understand the weight and joy of ministry leadership.\n Register Below!\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET OUR SPEAKER\nJ. Nicole Warren is a leadership consultant\, executive HR leader\, and founder of J. Nicole Consulting\, where she equips professionals to lead with clarity\, confidence\, and purpose. With more than 20 years of experience in corporate and nonprofit leadership\, she is passionate about helping women understand that faith is not something separate from their calling—it is the foundation that sustains it. \nStarting her career as a single mother working a $9.50-per-hour contract role without a degree\, J. Nicole went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration after she turned 40\, obtain her SHRM-SCP certification\, and now serves as HR Director for a large faith-based organization. \nJ. Nicole speaks to women navigating leadership\, calling\, and the realities of life by teaching how faith\, discipline\, and obedience can anchor them through every season. Her message encourages women to lead with humility\, build others well\, and trust that purpose is not found in position but in obedience. She is honored to call Jaylen (26) and Journi (18) her two biggest blessings that God has gifted her. \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 Overview\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2nd\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n One day of leadership development designed with you in mind! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9 AM - 3 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n Engaging keynote sessions followed by practical roundtable discussions\, with built-in breaks to reflect\, process\, and pray through all the game-changing insights you’re receiving. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beautiful Downtown Annapolis\n \n \n \n \n \n The Prism49 Spa Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401 \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 Doors Open\n \n \n \n \n \n Come get checked in and enjoy coffee and pastries before we get started. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome\n \n \n \n \n \n A welcome from our team and an overview of the day! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session One\n \n \n \n \n \n Aligned: Ambition Surrendered\, Calling ActivatedDrive without striving. Confidence without comparison. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Two\n \n \n \n \n \n Grounded: Building Rhythms That Sustain Your CallingHealthy productivity. Spiritual discipline. Emotional margin. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n We’ll have lunch catered for you at Prism + give you some time to take a walk or grab a treat and coffee in downtown Annapolis! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Three\n \n \n \n \n \n Outlived: Leading With Humility and Replacing YourselfMultiplication over platform. Legacy over spotlight. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30 PM\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 BCM/D WIM Conference \n \n \n \n \n \n Rhythms that ground you. Ambition that aligns you. Leadership that outlives you. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join The WIM Email List\n \n \n \n \n \n Stay in the know on all things WIM\n \n \n \n \n \n Newsletters packed with resources and encouragement for women leading in ministry. \n \n Subscribe Me\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 This Event Is Sold Out URL:https://bcmd.org/event/wim-conference/ CATEGORIES:Women's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WIM-POstcard-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTSTAMP:20260429T184847 CREATED:20251023T081746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T220740Z UID:10000725-1779321600-1779407999@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Pastor Formation Cohort DESCRIPTION:Pastoring is not a 9-to-5 job.\n There is an unending list of important things to do as you seek to serve others sacrificially. The demands of ministry make it difficult to find a healthy rhythm of life and work\, and can leave you running on empty.“I don’t know if I can keep up this pace anymore.” \n“I am on the verge of just walking away.” \n“The pressure has reached a breaking point.” \nIf you have felt this way you are not alone. \nWe welcome you to our Pastoral Formation Community. Pastor\, author\, and artist Ronnie Martin and BCM/D Director of Formation and Health\, Dan Hyun\, will provide perspectives and practices that will lead to newfound flourishing in your life and ministry. You’ll learn to develop a sustainable pattern of ministry that both honors the Lord and the people you care for while guarding you from burnout. \nOur cohort-based approach blends some teaching but will primarily be oriented around connection with one another with two half-day retreats (February 19 and May 21) that bookend shorter regionally based gatherings throughout March and April. Together we’ll explore practices that restore attentiveness to God and people: crafting sane schedules\, shepherding from identity rather than insecurity\, leading from prayerful presence\, and building friendships that sustain the long haul. \nCheck out more details including the regional dates and locations below. Space is intentionally limited so register soon to hold your spot. \nIf you’re tired of measuring ministry by speed and volume\, come learn to do less—and accomplish more of what actually matters. Your soul\, your family\, and your church will notice the difference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Meetups — March\n Dates: Regional gatherings throughout March 2026 \nLocations: Various locations across Maryland and Delaware \nDescription:Connect with other pastors in your region for a time of conversation\, encouragement\, and sharpening. These smaller gatherings build on February’s retreat and give space to talk about real challenges in ministry with brothers who understand the weight of the work. \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Meetups — April\n Dates: Regional gatherings throughout April 2026 \nLocations: Various locations across Maryland and Delaware \nDescription:Take another step in the journey toward healthy\, sustainable ministry. These regional meetups keep the momentum going—helping you stay focused\, grounded\, and connected as you put new practices into motion. \nRegister for an April Meetup Here! \n \n \n \n \n \n May Retreat\n Date: May 21\, 2025 \nLocation: South Shore Church \nDescription:We’ll wrap up our time together with a final half-day retreat—a chance to look back\, refocus\, and move forward with clarity. Join Ronnie and Dan as we revisit the lessons learned\, celebrate progress\, and commit to running the race with endurance. URL:https://bcmd.org/event/pastor-formation-cohort-2/ CATEGORIES:Pastors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pastor-Formation-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260429T184847 CREATED:20251023T081838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T195407Z UID:10000726-1779494400-1779580799@bcmd.org SUMMARY:Youth & Kids E3 Event DESCRIPTION:Equipping + Encouraging + Engaging = E3!\nE3 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!). \nCome engage\, get equipped\, and leave encouraged to keep serving the next generation with joy and confidence. \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Schedule\n 9am Breakfast Fellowship \n9:15am Encouragement \n9:30am Equipping – Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry Breakout Session \n11am Engaging – Large Group Roundtables \n12:00pm Wrap up & Dismiss\n \n \n \n \n \n Children's Ministry Breakout Session with Kris Buckman\n Cracking the Bible Code: Fun Ways to Teach Kids Biblical Literacy\nHelp 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. \nKris 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.\n \n \n \n \n \n Youth Ministry Breakout Session with Matt Gardner\n Rhythm\, Rest\, and Renewal: Practical Conversations For Every Season of Student Ministry\nLet’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. \nMatt 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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n E3 Event - May 23rd\n First Baptist Church of Waldorf\, 10045 Bunker Hill Rd\, Waldorf\, MD 20603 \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Church/Organization(Required)Role/Position(Required)Confirm Event Registration(Required)\n \n \n May 23: First Baptist Church Waldorf\n Total\n \n \n \n\nContinue to Payment URL:https://bcmd.org/event/youth-kids-e3-event-2/ CATEGORIES:Children's Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Webpage.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR