By Erik Alsgaard The Baltimore-Washington Conference’s trend of strong stewardship continued in 2020, and that included several local churches whose Mission Share giving rose significantly. Mission Shares (formerly called apportionments) are giving done by local churches to support...
By Erik Alsgaard Baltimore-Washington Conference churches once again rose to the occasion with robust stewardship efforts as the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) recently reported stronger than expected giving in 2020. This, of course, despite the pandemic’s effects...
By Erik Alsgaard There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of our lives. Churches throughout the United States have had to adapt to new ways of doing ministry including, of course, churches throughout the Baltimore-Washington Conference. One of the key areas of...
By Erik Alsgaard Financial leaders in the Baltimore-Washington Conference have put the finishing touches on a recast 2021 budget that will be presented during the 2020 online Annual Conference Session Sept. 12. The original budget was finalized Feb. 29, mere days before the COVID-19 pandemic...
As the coronavirus pandemic hits its third month in the United States, churches throughout the Baltimore-Washington Conference continue to be affected. Even though many churches report increased attendance – or viewers – at online worship services, and there is anecdotal evidence...
by Erik Alsgaard Churches throughout the Baltimore-Washington Conference continued to be challenged in their giving to mission shares in March, according to information shared at a Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) meeting April 15. Meeting on Zoom, CFA members, led by chairperson...
By Erik Alsgaard NOTE: Local church finance leaders and pastors who have questions about their particular situation are encouraged to sign-up for a 15-minute consultation with BWC finance team members. Go to https://www.bwcumc.org/article/local-church-consultations/ to sign up. There...
As churches continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, worship remains one of the most important tools. But how do you do that when public gatherings larger than 10 are banned? That question was the topic of a Training Tuesday webinar on March 23, where more than 220 people...
The 20-year streak is a testament to the strength of the BWC and its commitment to be in mission and ministry with others around the world.
