Inside the BCM/D

Dedicating Shepherd’s Rest

Last Monday, spectators gathered for a tour of the newly remodeled Shepherd’s Rest and to witness the BCM/D Executive Director, Dr. David Lee, and BCM/D President, Rev. Byron Day dedicate the facility in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

All About Shepherd’s Rest

Shepherd’s Rest is a peaceful vacation house available FREE to BCM/D ministers and their families. Each year, pastors may book two separate 3-night stays or one 6-night stay.

Located on the beautiful grounds of the BCM/D’s Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, MD. Shepherd’s Rest has three bedrooms, two full baths, a washer/dryer, fully-outfitted kitchen, and (this is Dr. Lee’s favorite part) two flat screen TVs. There is a deck just off the kitchen with a breath-taking view from the mountain.

Guests of Shepherd’s Rest are welcome to enjoy the seasonal amenities of Skycroft including the outdoor pool and the Rec Center. Whenever the cafeteria is serving food, guests are welcome to eat meals free of charge (double-check with Skycroft staff to see if/when the kitchen will be open during your stay).

Remember, your contributions to the Cooperative Program make possible this ministry dedicated to strengthening our ministers and their families. Thank you!

Want to schedule your free stay at Shepherd’s Rest?

Call Skycroft at 800-536-6759.

Check out some pictures of Shepherd’s Rest

A few pictures are below, but an online virtual tour of the new facility will be available this November.

Posted under Ministers and Family

Mujeres Hispanas Retreat

Our 3rd Hispanic retreat for women saw over 60 ladies from 12 churches across Maryland and Delaware gather together at the BCM/D’s Skycroft Conference Center.

Ladies spent time listening to speakers, prayer-walking, sharing testimonies, and engaging in fellowship. They even got to experience a night of pampering! We’re talking facials, hand-massages—the works!

“Hispanic women rarely feel empowered, and these retreats are one of the few opportunities for the women to come out encouraged…” shared one participant. This is the point their guest speaker Yolanda Calderon emphasized, that women realize God made each one of them for His special purpose.

For more information, read the article on page 9 in the October BaptistLIFE.

Photos from the overnight retreat…

Posted under Language Churches

Over the Top Awesomeness!

Our annual Ministry Leadership Training Conference, Horizons, went OVER the top this year! OVER 50 classes offered in OVER 15 areas of ministry drew an attendance that reached well OVER 120 people. Shall I continue? Attendees came from OVER 25 BCM/D churches and OVER ALL 11 of our associations were represented.

The conference offered classes for leaders in Men’s Ministry, Worship, Audio/Video, Church Finances, Family Ministry, and… well, why don’t you take a look. As if all those “OVERs” weren’t enough, we also had some really cool food. No really! A huge fruit well (complete with a watering bucket), fruit flowers, and even fruit swans!

Did You Attend Horizons this Year?

Tell us what you thought in the comments section.

Can’t Wait to Come next Year?

Well we can’t wait to have you! Check out the Horizons page for more info!

Check out some photos from this years conference (including the fruit swan)…

Posted under Training Events