by Sharon Mager | Aug 15, 2024 | Children's Ministries, senior adults, VBS
By Sharon Mager Chesapeake Beach, Md. — Tillie Swanson, mother of Glenn Swanson, pastor of Bayside Baptist Church, Chesapeake Beach, has spent over 50 years as a Vacation Bible School (VBS) student or teacher. She was a VBS trainer for multiple Baptist conventions,...
by Sharon Mager | Jun 16, 2023 | Featured, SBC, sexual abuse prevention
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The annual Southern Baptist Convention was held June 11–14 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans and Maryland/Delaware Baptists were there and sometimes even in the spotlight. More than 12,700 messengers, almost 3800 guests and...
by Sharon Mager | Mar 23, 2023 | Associations, BCM/D Ready, Children's Ministries, Church Planting, Church Service, disability ministry, Disaster Relief, Featured, General Mission Board
COLUMBIA, MD. — A sense of peace and expectation permeated the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCM/D) General Mission Board (GMB) meeting on March 21. The meeting, held in Columbia, was a significant “first” as Tom Stolle addressed the GMB members for the...
by Sharon Mager | Jan 27, 2023 | Featured, Perspective
As we prepare to leave January, BCM/D President Glenn Swanson shares a perspective on making and keeping resolutions throughout 2023. Happy New Year, Maryland and Delaware Baptists! I hope that you and your family had a wonderful holiday season as we reflect on the...
