05/28/2026
EBA: Grieving a Congregant (5/28)
https://youtu.be/B0Lfwyd6mAY
Networking & Training Opportunities:
• SHEPHERDING THROUGH SORROW: UNDERSTANDING GRIEF AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH (JUNE 2, 12 – 2PM, HIGH TIDE CHURCH): A meaningful seminar designed for pastors and ministry leaders who regularly walk through seasons of grief—both personally and alongside those they serve. This gathering will explore how grief affects physical, emotional, and spiritual health, while offering valuable insight, practical tools, and supportive strategies to help you navigate these challenging moments with wisdom and care. Come be equipped and encouraged as you continue to faithfully shepherd others through sorrow. Register Here: https://graceseaford.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/178/responses/new.
• FOSTERING A LIFE OF FAITH MEN’S RETREAT (MAY 30, 7:30AM – 4PM, FIRST BAPTIST DELMAR, MD): There is something special about gathering as a group of men for encouragement and equipping. Come and GATHER right here on the SHORE (FBC Delmar – 501 Bi-State Blvd., Delmar, MD) with other EBA pastors and leaders to GROW in your faith and leadership. Breakfast, Lunch and all snacks included in the $40 registration. Click here to register!
• IMB MISSION INFO OPPORTUNITY (5/30 [9AM – 12PM], Berlin First Baptist Church): Ben and Judy Armacost (IMB Missionaries since the 1990’s serving in Australia close to 20 years and presently about 10 years in London) will be holding a seminar Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 9 to Noon about their evangelism training program they lead (in London), new missionaries, and the planting of new churches. Come hear and learn how to share the Gospel more effectively. For more info contact Pastor Grant Lauterbach @ 410-971-3813. Please fill out this form if you and your team are planning to attend: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9Qa_9hpWCUK5IMh4xsIQE56lmeixqedMgFRyEeJvynVUM1dSN1hLVVAxNkFKTzMySFlJOFhIMEdKVS4u.
• LONDON VILLIAGE SUMMER MISSIONARY (Magnolia, DE): London Village Baptist Chapel located in Magnolia, DE (close to Dover) is desiring to call an intern or missionary to serve through the church in local ministry. The church is open to male/female/multi-cultural individual. The focus of the ministry is youth and children. This is a compensated position. For more information or interest response: Pastor David E, Moore 302-670-3746, [email protected].
• SONRISE CHURCH LDP (Berlin, MD, JULY 31 DEADLINE): Are you looking to grow in your understanding of ministry and the Bible? Working through a potential call withing the local church and not sure how to take your next step? Sonrise has a well-developed, comprehensive, 52-week Leadership Development Program that is open to anyone. To learn more or to register for the program contact Dr. Howard Quillen at (443) 614-3633 or email at [email protected].
• REVITALIZATION TRAINING (AUG 4, 12-2PM, GRACE SEAFORD CHURCH, SEAFORD, DE): Do you dream of a resurrection for your church? Unsure what the next step is? This Luncheon is designed to help you deploy prayer as a specific strategy to discern what God’s plan and purpose is for your church. Mark your calendar, more info coming!
• PASTORAL RENEWAL GATHERING, REV. DAN HYUN (SEAFORD, DE, SEPT 17, 10:30AM – 1:30PM): If you have met our BCMD’s Director of Formation and Health, then you know he has a heart to invest and equip pastors in ways that are often overlooked. Dan will be putting together a similar in partnership with the EBA to address emotional support as well as intentional soul care. I will be sharing more about in the futre, for now please mark off your calendar!
• EASTERN SHORE BIBLE CONFERENCE (October 9-10, Lynnhaven Baptist Church): Lynnhaven Baptist Church in partnership with FBC Pocomoke City, and the BCM/D is pleased to host the first annual Eastern Shore Bible Conference themed: Jesus: Like No Other. To register or learn more visit https://lynnhaven-baptist-church-421746.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3530917 or email [email protected].
• SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY TRAINING (TBD, 12 – 2 PM, BERLIN BAPTIST CHURCH): One of the largest unreached people groups in most communities is special needs. Many smaller churches think this is beyond their ability or scope. But we have several EBA churches already doing amazing work in engaging this group of individuals. At this luncheon, you will hear about three different ways you can reach families with special needs with the Gospel and how these types of ministries shape your church’s heart to do more Gospel-Centered outreach!
• Worship Consultation: Need a person to help you with your next steps in your worship ministry or just need to chat about an issue within worship? Contact Pastor Grant Lauterbach @ 410-971-3813. Several EBA churches have connected with him since his our last luncheon and have said their interaction has been worth it!
• WMU (Allison Hughart): If you have or want to have an active Woman’s Missionary Union, please reach out to our local coordinator at [email protected] or 443-735-2983.
If you have a missions event, a shared training event, or an opportunity to grow the Kingdom through partnership, please email all event details and graphics to [email protected] and I will get the word out. Please also submit any prayer requests to the same email for now.
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On Mission with you,
Larry Davis
Associational Missionary
[email protected]
Networking & Training Opportunities:• SHEPHERDING THROUGH SORROW: ...
