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BCLO VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is a spiritually focused, Christ-directed, and
innovative African Methodist Episcopal Church in which the
BCLO plays an integral role in the ministries of the
Baltimore Conference to promote holistic leadership in
guiding the people to the Abundant Life.
BCLO MISSION STATEMENT
The BCLO is the premier source for advancing lay ministries
by developing and training lay servant leaders; transforming
our founding legacy of spiritual fortitude, liberation,
self-determination, and economic empowerment into action.
The BCLO's overarching intent is to transition the
Conference Lay Organization and its constitution membership
from a primarily teaching and training organization to a
high impact, action-oriented, and evangelistic
ministry based on Christian principles.
BCLO
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Lay Organization is to organize and
educate members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church,
so that each member may utilize, to the maximum, the
abilities and skills granted by God in assisting with the
improvement and extension of God's kingdom, and creating
happiness, peace and harmony among its members.
BCLO OBJECTIVES
To create a love and appreciation of the History and
Principles of African Methodism
To keep the memory of Richard Allen alive
To respect Constituted Authority
To stimulate and educate the Laity in the total program of
the Church
To study the Discipline and learn the laws of the Church
To encourage financial support of the Church's program
To teach and practice Stewardship and work with the Youth to
teach them Methodism
To increase the circulation of Church papers
To help support A.M.E. educational institutions
To give financial assistance to the Connectional Lay
Economic Development Corporation
BCLO CORE VALUES
The BCLO/AMEC is biblically and Christ-directed
The BCLO/AMEC is committed to training and developing
spiritual growth
The BCLO/AMEC is committed to integrity, equity, and justice
The BCLO/AMEC is open and transparent
The BCLO/AMEC is analytical and strategic
The BCLO/AMEC is results-oriented and accountable
The BCLO/AMEC is progressive
The BCLO/AMEC is fiscally responsible
The BCLO/AMEC is collaborative and inclusive
The BCLO/AMEC is responsive to the needs of church members
and the community
The BCLO/AMEC is reform-minded
The BCLO/AMEC is loving, caring, and conciliatory
The BCLO/AMEC honors its history and legacy
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