BCM/D NEWS
2026: The Year of Analysis
2026: The Year of Analysis
I’ve officially called 2026 BCM/D’s “Year of Analysis.” That may not sound exciting, but it’s important. What we’re doing this year will have a significant impact on BCM/D’s future.
Looking back, 2025 was our “Year of Systems.” Our BCM/D staff worked tirelessly to replace our core financial reporting and processing systems, payroll system, and our database—the backbone and repository of our church information. That was a major undertaking. Staff across the organization had to learn those new processes and they adapted well.
Social media post deemed racist receives Southern Baptist response
By Brandon Porter
WASHINGTON (BP) – Southern Baptist leaders pointed to the evils of racism following a now deleted post on Pres. Trump’s social media page Friday.
“Nearly all of the 62-second clip appears to be from a conservative video alleging deliberate tampering with voting machines in battleground states as 2020 votes were tallied. At the 60-second mark is a quick scene of two jungle primates, with the Obamas’ smiling faces imposed on them,” the Associated Press reported.
7 Ways to Welcome Families with Disabilities to Your Church
By Amber Stewart
You’re the pastor, or a leader in a church, and your main priority is making sure that every person who steps (or rolls) inside feels welcomed and loved. Typically, showing people you’re happy they’re there involves enthusiasm, warm smiles, handshakes (or hugs), and friendly eye contact while you’re talking. If, however, you’re welcoming an individual or family affected by disability, those “rules of engagement” may not apply.
Bethany’s Diaper Drive Builds Community Connections
What began as a simple idea to meet practical needs in the community grew into a collaborative outreach that brought together Bethany Church, Columbia, pregnancy resource centers, pro-life students, and a variety of volunteers to serve families in need.
Just before Christmas, the church partnered with several organizations to host a Diaper Drive to provide diapers, wipes, clothing, and community resources for mothers and families.
Why Your Church’s Presence at the Maryland March for Life Matters
Each year, hundreds of people from across Maryland gather in Annapolis for the Maryland March for Life—a peaceful public witness to the sanctity of human life. Believers from many faith traditions participate, including Southern Baptists, though Catholics—who have led this effort for decades—make up the majority.
For Bill Voelp, Baptist participation alongside other faith leaders matters—and he believes it can be stronger.
Beyond Color and Politics: MLK Celebration Calls Believers to Unity in Christ
About 175 people gathered Jan. 19 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Laurel, Md., for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, presented by the African American Fellowship of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware.
Guest Speaker Everett Pope, pastor of United Baptist Church in New Carrollton, Md. Quoting from Jesus’ prayer in John 17:11, reminded attendees of Christ’s focus on unity: “Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.”