Teaser:Certified Lay Ministry, a new order within the denomination, launched its training programs for people who will be working in local churches in partnership with ordained clergy.BY LINDA WORTHINGTONUMCONNECTION STAFFCommitment. Dedication. Calling. These words are much used by the...
Teaser:The Discipleship Academy premiered Sept. 27 as a learning opportunity for people to expand their spiritual leadership skills. BY CHRISTINE KUMARUMCONNECTION STAFFEight churches in the Baltimore-Washington Conference opened their doors Saturday morning to invite spiritual leaders to roll...
BY MELISSA LAUBERUMCONNECTION STAFFOpposing slot machines in Maryland has been compared to the battle between David and Goliath, with the grassroots community battling large corporations to prevent this form of legalized gambling from being added to the state constitution."It's similar, but...
Teaser:The Rev. David Wentz discovered a rich faith and interesting possibilities for discipleship on a recent trip to Turkey.By David Wentz In June I traveled to Turkey to speak at a national conference on the Holy Spirit. It was an incredible experience. The Turkish church is small but...
Teaser:Angela Flanagan, of Ebenezer UMC in Woodbine, tells the story of her call to Hispanic ministries and her experiences in a Nashville church.I. Moses' callExcuses. Like Moses we have plenty of excuses. No, God, there most be some mistake. You don't really want me for this job. You really...
Teaser:Bishop John R. Schol takes people further along the Discipleship Adventure as he explores what it means to be a servant leader.Be Adventurous, Serve like ChristBY BISHOP JOHN R. SCHOL A friend recently reminded me of a story about a church that was preparing to open a homeless shelter in...
Teaser:Conference Lay Leader Delores Oden considers what it means to be a spiritual leader.1 John 1:6-7By Delores OdenHow do we know God? Within the Baltimore-Washington Conference, teachers, lawyers, sales clerks, health care technicians, construction workers, students - everyday, extraordinary...
Teaser:On Sunday, Oct. 1, a celebration of evolving Hispanic ministries throughout the Baltimore-Washington Conference will be held at Hughes UMC in Wheaton.A service to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month will be held Sunday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. at Hughes UMC in Wheaton. Hispanic Heritage Month...
Teaser:The new president of the American Organists Guild speaks out on the state of music in today’s worship in area churches.BY MELISSA LAUBERUMCONNECTION STAFF Eileen Guenther, like most good church organists, has thousands of sounds in her fingertips. "Like sonic painters,"...
Teaser:In a community brimming with violence and drugs, one church opens its doors as a haven By Carrie MadrenUMConnection Correspondent Early one Tuesday morning, women drifted in and out of the lower level of Monroe Street UMC in East Baltimore. They sought a brief respite from a world of...
