How can congregational leaders discover their faithful next step in ministry to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world? The Catalyst Initiative, a new emphasis in the Baltimore-Washington Conference, will help provide answers to this question, and many more, in the...
In the Baltimore-Washington Conference, new ministries aren’t just thinking outside the box; they’re building new boxes. Erik Alsgaard looks at 'Coop's Soups.'
“Transformed lives transform lives,” is the new vision statement that will guide the Baltimore-Washington Conference into this next season of equipping and inspiring churches to make disciples for the transformation of the world.
The resolutions considered by BWC members Thursday, May 30, reflected a broad range of conference ministries as members debated hospitality at the Communion Table, a new episcopal residence, the stewardship of annual gatherings, how to best disagree, and how to best use the generous...
The stained-glass window at Mount Vernon Place UMC in Baltimore is one of its classic Gothic features. Photo by Alison Burdett. By Melissa Lauber For 147 years, Mt. Vernon Place UMC has defined Baltimore’s landscape. One of the city’s three Gothic buildings, it soars with grandeur...
By Melissa Lauber The Rev. Bill Brown, the newly appointed director of New Faith Expressions for the Baltimore-Washington Conference, is a runner at heart. Some days, running transcends mere exercise and becomes a spiritual discipline for him. On those days, he finds himself noting that 51...
In a dramatically new way of pursuing God’s kingdom, the Baltimore-Washington Conference has issued its inaugural batch of $39,600 in Missional Innovation Grants to 10 recipients.
