Southern Baptist churches support missions through the Cooperative Program. The Cooperative Program money your church gives not only supports local initiatives but also supports the International Mission Board, which supports approximately 5,624 missionaries who are engaging 655 people groups, of populations greater than 100,000, around the world; and the North American Mission Board, which supports church planting and evangelism efforts resulting in more than 1,000 new evangelistic churches each year.

By contributing to local missions efforts by the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware you are helping to start and strengthen 500+ churches across Maryland, Delaware and beyond. This helps fund local ministries not covered by other offerings. 100% of these funds are reinvested in churches like yours for local mission impact.

Skycroft is located on almost 300 acres atop beautiful South Mountain in Frederick County, Maryland. Owned and operated by the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, the center opened in 1977. Development has continued to accommodate 300+ overnight guests year round.

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The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCM/D) is deeply committed to ministering to the disability community, recognizing the unique challenges and needs faced by individuals with disabilities and their families. Guided by a philosophy of inclusion, compassion, and support, BCM/D actively seeks to create accessible and welcoming environments within its churches and programs. This commitment is reflected in their efforts to provide resources, training, and support to church leaders and congregations, enabling them to offer tailored services, support groups, and outreach initiatives.

The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCM/D) displays a profound commitment to caring for those in poverty, emphasizing a compassionate and hands-on approach to service. This dedication is evident in our wide range of initiatives and programs aimed at addressing the immediate and long-term needs of impoverished communities.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) has been around for 50 years, providing all kinds of disaster relief, including hot meals, clean water, child care, laundry, structure repairs, rebuilding, and more. With a trained volunteer force exceeding 80,000 people, SBDR fuels the third largest disaster relief agency in the United States.

SBDR has gained national and international recognition for service in crisis situations across the continent. Locally, Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware leaders invest significant resources to provide proper training for volunteers and equipment with which to serve.

In this category, your gift defaults toward giving where help is most needed, allowing for maximum flexibility. Thank you!

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The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCM/D) places a significant emphasis on Gospel-centered mental health, recognizing the importance of nurturing both spiritual and mental well-being. BCM/D understands that mental health challenges are a vital concern within communities and seeks to address these through a holistic, faith-based approach. By integrating the principles of the Gospel with contemporary mental health practices, BCM/D offers compassionate care and support that acknowledges the entire person – body, mind, and spirit.

Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. The National Goal this year is $155 Million. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God.

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® changes lives forever by empowering North American missionaries to bring the gospel to the lost. With over 269 million lost people, North America and its major cities are some of the most spiritually dark places in the world. Join us on the mission to equip every missionary and reach every lost person in the United States and Canada.

The state missions offering of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware is an offering that helps start and strengthen 500+ churches across Maryland, Delaware and beyond. 100% of the funds are reinvested in churches like yours for local and global mission impact. The bottom line is that we are united together to love our neighbors and share Christ in our region. For more information, call 800-466-5290 x226 or visit https://bcmd.org/smo.

George Liele was an African American and emancipated slave who became the founding pastor of First Bryan Baptist Church and First African Baptist Church, in Savannah, Georgia. He later would become a missionary to Jamaica.

The African American Fellowship of the BCM/D has established a scholarship fund in honor of George Liele, the first African American missionary for the SBC. The purpose of the scholarship is to support African American missionaries and churches and to aid their efforts with foreign missions.

Learn more about the George Liele Institute (AAF)

The Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCM/D) is deeply committed to addressing the global crisis of world hunger, recognizing it as a critical issue that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. BCM/D's approach to combating hunger combines immediate relief efforts with sustainable, long-term strategies.

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