Discipleship Opportunities

The Baltimore-Washington Conference offers a number of opportunities for learning and growing in faith and discipleship. Scroll down this list of some of the offerings to put your faith into action.

Local Ministry EventS

  • Registration for Wesley Theological Seminary’s online Spring 2026 Health Minister Certificate is now open till January 24, 2026. The Certificate allows participants to understand the basic foundations of health ministry – a ministry which integrates body, mind, and spirit. We need more people more than ever to come together to address the challenges facing communities and congregations now and in the future. Learn More. Partial and Full Scholarships are Available. If you are interested in partnering with Wesley for Health Minister Certificate Scholarships e-mail Tom Pruski at for more information.

  • Global Missions Fellow (GMF) Application is now open. The application period for the GMF 2026-2028 cohort is October 1, 2025, through January 14, 2026. Please help spread the word to young adults who feel called to serve or are discerning their call. Eligible applicants are confessing Christians, committed to advocating for social justice, and between the ages of 20 and 30. All who meet these criteria are invited to apply. For more information, please contact:  . 

  • Sight & Sound Theatre - “Joshua”: Christ UM Church Outreach Ministry, has planned a bus trip to Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre in Lancaster, PA on April 25, 2026 to see “Joshua”. The cost for the 11:00 a.m. matinee is $225.00 with a deposit of $45.00  (Non-Refundable). The cost includes Coach Transportation, a floor seat at the theater, Family Style Buffet lunch at Hershey Farms, and refreshments, games and drawings for prizes on the bus. If you have any questions, please contact Phyllis Slater (301) 653-7345 and Summer Broadwater (240) 419-9328.

  • Bus Trip to Myrtle Beach SC : St. Matthews New Life UMC is having a bus trip to Myrtle Beach SC in September 14 to 18, 2026. Roundtrip from SMNL UMC Baltimore to Myrtle Beach. 4 Nights Lodging 4 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners. Enjoy theater shows and beach walks. More information.