The Building Community focuses on engaging pastors and churches to foster closer relationships that develop unity within our family of churches.
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Annual General Meeting & Celebration
Our annual convention takes place at the end of April or beginning of May. It affords a chance for all BCMB member churches, pastors, and attendees to delve into the financial and operational details of BCMB and reports from its partner ministries. It is preceded by Elevate, and is an opportunity for collective learning and a celebration of what God has done in our conference.
P&S Retreat
This event is open to all pastors employed at any BCMB member church. We invite you to take come check it out! It typically follows on the heels of our annual Convention, and is a fantastic opportunity for networking, refreshment, rest, encouragement, and an all-round uplifting time. We are so grateful for each of you and desire to serve and bless you through our retreat!
Networking
We provide regular opportunities for leaders to connect with one another. From meeting someone new to deepening an existing friendship, our networking times provide times of connection and collaboration.
Townhalls
From time to time, our executive board facilitates meetings that provide information and aligns vision. There is opportunity for collaborative strategizing and feedback so we can better together accomplish our mission.
MBCCA
David Leung, our liaison for Chinese Churches, connects us with our MB Chinese Church Association (MBCCA) which includes 15 churches and 3 additional campuses.
NEW!! Pastoral Cohorts
These cohorts provide relationship connection for BCMB pastors and church staff. This happens through affinity and mission focused cohorts. These groups provide a sense of belonging in the BCMB family and combat isolation. There is peer to peer support as well as mentoring from those who are one step or a couple decades further along in ministry.
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Pastoral Transitions and Searches
BCMB leadership avails itself to churches who are in transition, as well as to those who are in need of a lead pastor. We aid in the search for transitional and temporary leadership, as well as provide guidance and interview assistance to search teams.
Crisis Support & Conflict Resolution
BCMB leadership and our partner ministries provide crisis support and conflict resolution when necessary. We have a wealth of tools and resources available to assist churches and leaders to navigate these difficult conversations, and will happily assist our churches and/or leaders when required.
Prayer
As part of our Prayer First Posture, BCMB will organize a BC-wide or region-wide prayer days. These help ensure that our primary focus remains on Christ, as we recognize we can do nothing without Him. Our BCMB office staff gather consistently to pray for our churches and our camps. We periodically contact individual churches throughout the year to ask for specific prayer requests, but we also invite churches and pastors to submit their more urgent requests to us as the need arises.
What We Do
Developing Leaders
Identifying, developing and supporting leaders to ensure the continuation of mission.
Multiplying Churches
Planting and multiplying disciple-making churches and enabling missional opportunities.