Discipleship Ministries: Annual Conference Video Playlist

See All the People
Churches who are vital build relationships with people in their community across lines of difference. They see and respect all the people. Deepening discipleship starts here. Download a workbook here.

Why Mission Innovation?
Consider what happens when imagination and ministry merge. If you are interested in joining a Young Adult Innovation Cohort or serving on a District Missional Action Planning team, complete the Leadership Interest Form.

COVID Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic,  so many of our churches provided COVID relief and/or protection. We thank God for the church's response in the face of a global pandemic.

Preparing Leaders for a Global Church
From GBHEM: Countless destinations await you; one of the most exciting is the journey to answer God’s call. Contact Jenny Smith ( ), Linda Flanagan ( ) or Neal Christie ( ) to explore your call.

Retreat and Camping Ministries Volunteer Recruitment
Each year, more than 250 disciples give their time serving at BWC camps, allowing others to experience God in fresh and fun ways.  Learn more about serving at one of our BWC camps.

The Power of Communication
From UMCOM: People receive 10,000 messages a day. How do you cut through that noise to share your story of God’s love? Explore resources here. 

Missional Innovation Grants
Rachel Luna of Project Transformation, D.C., shares how BWC missional innovation grants enlivened her literary ministry in unexpected ways. Missional Innovation Grants 2021 applications are due December 1. Learn & Apply. 

Three General Rules
In a light-hearted cartoon, the Wesley Brothers explain the three Simple Rules of faith. How are the values expressed by these three general rules expressed in your life at church, with family, with friends, with neighbors and in the world?

WAVE (formerly known as ROCK) Promo
The youth of the Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware Annual Conferences are collaborating on their major annual youth event in Ocean City Jan. 7-9, 2022. Learn more and register.

Volunteers in Mission (VIM) and Emergency Response Teams (ERT)
United Methodists demonstrate love in action through disaster relief and Volunteers in Mission. Learn more and get involved.

Global and Abundant Health
United Methodists bring health and abundant life to people around the world. Learn more about BWC's Abundant Health Team here.

Who are the Methodists?
The answer may surprise you! Learn more about who we are as people of God, as people called Methodists, and as people of the Baltimore-Washington Conference through the Who Are We 18-week study.

3 Steps for Following Jesus into the World
A glimpse into how to “be” Methodist and “do” Methodism. Connect with our Advocacy & Action and/or Wellness & Missions boards resources for support.

Children Pray the Lord’s Prayer
Involved in children or family ministry and looking to connect with others responsible for the same? Christians Engaged in Faith (CEF) formation is a gathering of clergy and laity, paid and unpaid disciples. CEF develops leaders in faith formation to equip people of all ages to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Contact Marie Matthews ( ) to learn more.

Social Media Rules of Engagement
Practical advice for bringing faith to social media. Download a We Rise United digital witness toolkit. 

Living Faith, Seeking Justice, Pursuing Peace
From GBCS, United Methodists transform the world with personal and social holiness. Contact Rev. Neal Christie ( ) or Beth Reilly ( ) to get involved with our BWC Legislative Action Team. Learn more about our United Methodist Social Principles.

What Would Happen?
A reflection based on the work of Justo. L. Gonzalez.

BWC Delegation Report and Vision for an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable and Antiracist Church
The BWC’s delegation to General and Jurisdictional Conferences offers this theologically-based vision. Download a copy for your congregation to discuss and review.  

We Rise United Report
An update on the BWC’s work to intentionally eradicate racism and build Beloved Community. Learn more here.

Discipleship Council Report
The Discipleship Council provides an intriguing look at the state of discipleship within the BWC.

Still One: Cross-District Ministry Report 
During the past year, churches in the BWC went out in ministry – standing, transforming, and rising.

100% Becoming 100%
Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling has a vision of 100% of our churches becoming 100% vital and thriving. Learn more about how we are inviting congregations to define thriving and the core strategies the Annual Conference to inspire and equip local churches.  

Center for Vital Leadership Report
Our affiliation with the Peninsula-Delaware Conference brings about the creation of a new and exciting resource for leadership development. Learn more

The Gathering: An Annapolis District Vital Merger
Three churches recently chose to come together in a vital merger, creating a new worshipping community focused on outreach, innovation, and new expressions faith.