Dear Official Worker,

We are excited to formally announce our 47th Annual District Conference scheduled for October 6-8, 2025, at One in Christ Community Church in Hockessin, DE. 

Our theme is SEND!

Registration is now OPEN and the last day to register for District Conference is August 31, 2025. All information Including Registration Cost and the Registration Link is available on the district website ( www.cmamad.org under the events tab). 

In accordance with our district bylaws, all official workers (except for retired, unassigned, and special assignment workers) are required to attend District Conference. If absence from Conference is unavoidable, please send a request to be excused in writing to me by mail or e-mail (info@cmamad.org) as soon as possible and no later than September 6th, 2025.

Our registration process will require that individuals register as accredited or corresponding delegates. Here is the link where you will find a lay delegate form for lay leaders who have been elected as accredited delegates by the church governing board. Please complete this form by September 6th, 2025. This link will also be available on the district website.

Anthonia Izagbo is serving as our Conference Administrator/Coordinator. All questions should be directed to her. You may reach her by phone at 301-620-9934, ext.100 or by e-mail at aizagbo@cmamad.org.

I am looking forward to seeing you in October! 

Sincerely,

Rev. Douglas G. Conley,

District Superintendent.

Greetings District Family,

We are excited to celebrate Rev. Doug & Julie Conley’s upcoming retirement during our Annual District Conference in October.

When: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

Where: One in Christ Community Church 2145 Graves Rd, Hockessin DE 19707

Time: 5:30pm

The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a dinner and program honoring Doug and Julie for their decades of faithful ministry.

Please see the official invitation card and invitation letter that has all the necessary information and registration link for the retirement party.

Kindly RSVP HERE by September 13.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Anthonia Izagbo aizagbo@cmamad.org

Dear Official Worker,

Thank you for your prayer support over the last number of months as we have worked through the search process for and selection of a nominee for District Superintendent.

Because the Mid-Atlantic District is currently in redevelopment, the process began with an initial review and vetting by a subset of the DEXCOM. Recommendations were then passed on to the vice president for Church Ministries at the National Office for final consideration.

This letter is to inform you that the decision of the vice president for Church Ministries is to place in nomination Rev. Mark Trinkl for District Superintendent of the Mid-Atlantic District. Mark is currently the lead pastor at Neighborhood Alliance Church in Rockville, Maryland.

Please continue to pray for God’s clear direction in this matter. Elections will take place at the District Conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Note: It is the opportunity of every official worker or duly appointed District Conference delegate to place additional names in nomination. However, please be informed that those nominations must be vetted with the vice president for Church Ministries through the process defined in the Instructions for Additional Nominees at the District Conference.

Please, read the full Notification Letter.

• Instructions for Additional Nominees at the District Conference

• Rev. Mark Trinkl's Resume

• Desired Characteristics

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Mike Mercurio MMercurio@1stalliancechurch.com

301-974-1837

On September 6th, 2025, from 10:00am - 3:00pm, Arlington Community Church will host our Lay Leadership Training for the Mid-Atlantic District.

This Training has been designed specifically for Governing Board members and Elders as well as Trustees & Missions Leaders.

The theme for this year is Preparing The Next.

The sessions are planned to help you become more effective in the work God has called you to do.

Saturday, September 6, will feature a combination of plenary and breakout sessions, some time for networking and lunch. This is an opportunity to meet other lay leaders and to share your knowledge and experience with others as well as learn from others.

WHEN: September 6, 2025. 10:00AM - 3:00PM

WHERE: Arlington Community Church, 6040 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205

TIME: 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Training is free, but you must register by August 25th!

There will be a Friday evening social time for those who travel in early for the event.

Lunch will be provided on Saturday.

Register HERE

The schedule for the Lay Leadership Training is available on the District website.

If you have any questions, reach out by phone at 301-620-9934, ext.100 or by e-mail at aizagbo@cmamad.org.

Upcoming Events

August 25 - Credentialing Council

September 1 - Labor Day (Office closed)

September 6 - Lay Leadership Training

September 8 - Missions Mobilization Team

September 16 - In-Service Day

September 23 - Church Planting Team

September 25 - Church Health Team

View our calendar

2025 Printable Calendar - Please note, changes are made throughout the year as needed.

FALL NATIONAL SCHOOL OF MINISTRY ACCELERATED COHORT (SOMAC)

The School of Ministry (SOM) is a 30-credit equivalency program designed to prepare men and women for ministry leadership within the local church.

Start date: September 22, 2025

Apply today: https://allianceleaders.org/program-application/ 

LAY PREACHING CERTIFICATE 

The Lay Preaching Certificate is a certificate in preaching designed for local church members or leaders within congregations sensing a call to preach. The courses are part-time and online, covering the basics of Christian theology, the interpretation of the Bible, and the preparation of compelling and applicable messages. Graduates from the program have the option of transferring 100 percent of their credits into the ACLD School of Ministry, allowing them to join that program directly in the second year.

Start date: September 22, 2025

Apply today: https://allianceleaders.org/lay-preaching-certificate/

LICENSING, CONSECRATION, AND ORDINATION COURSES

• 304 Understanding The Alliance
• 304 Conociendo la Alianza: Doctrina de La Alianza, Historia y Política
• CL35 105 The Mission of God and the Alliance Family

Start date: September 22, 2025

Apply today: https://allianceleaders.org/consecration-ordination/

We are thrilled to invite you and your congregation to join us for the 2025 Multiplication Month this September!

On a Sunday of your choice in September, we encourage you to plan a Church Planting Sunday to emphasize the importance of church planting in reviving and multiplying the Church.

Visit Church Planting Sunday 2025 For Resources and more information.

PARTNERING WITH CHILDREN TO MAKE A GLOBAL IMPACT 

The Alliance Kids National Giving Project is a powerful opportunity for children across the U.S. to participate in God's global mission. This year, our focus is on Portoviejo, Ecuador— specifically, supporting a ministry that serves vulnerable children living in and around a community built on a garbage dump.

Through this project, we are helping to complete a new ministry house that will offer daily meals, tutoring, discipleship, and a safe place to grow in Christ. With a total goal of $66,000, kids have already raised over $20,000 through generous giving, creative fundraisers, and church-wide engagement..

This isn’t just about money—it’s about kids catching a vision for missions, learning to give joyfully, and seeing how their efforts can change lives. When children give, pray, and invite others to join, they become an active part of what love began.

Will your church join us?

Visit https://cmalliancekids.com/product/what-love-began-alliance-kids-missions-national-giving-project/ to learn more and help us reach our goal. Together, we can empower the next generation to live on mission.

Hey there! We wanted to personally invite you to something special.

As partners with Tithely, we’ve seen firsthand how they’re helping churches like yours cut back on busy work, streamline ministry, and make it easier for everyone to Simply ServeTM. Now, they’re unveiling what’s next.

Tithely Next is a free online event where you’ll get an exclusive first look at new tools to help your church thrive, such as seamless tools for giving, church management software, messaging, websites, apps, and more. You’ll also be entered to win over $10,000 in prizes like generosity training, iPads, gift cards, and more. (You’ll need to attend live to win!)

Tithely Next

When: Thursday, August 21, 10:00am(PT)/ 1:00PM(ET)

Where: Online

REGISTER HERE

If your church has ever felt stretched thin by juggling apps, workarounds, or clunky admin, you won’t want to miss this. We truly believe this is a game-changer, and we hope you’ll come see why.

With you in ministry,

The Alliance

Greetings from CRD, 

We wanted to share a new video resource that was developed by the C&MA development team to promote Called2Serve.org - our recruitment website!

In the annual report we ask churches to answer -

Are you using the Called2Serve.org website for those who have expressed God’s call to ministry?

In 2023 we saw that the percentage of churches who answered yes to this question on the annual report was 15% and this year our number went up a bit to 19%.

We have been working on educating churches in how to use called2serve.org for anyone who is interested in knowing more about serving in ministry.

Called2serve has been used for over 10 years to direct people with calling in the Alliance to their next steps towards Alliance church ministry and Alliance Missions. Our office funnels those names to districts, district mobilizers, AM recruiters and Alliance Chaplains.

Check out the video and feel free to start using it today!

ALLIANCE YOUNG ADULTS CONFERENCE RETURNS THIS FALL

The Alliance Young Adults (AYA) Northeast Vision Team is thrilled to announce the fourth AYA Conference, taking place September 19–20 at Princeton Alliance Church in New Jersey. Tailored for young adults ages 18–30+, this two-day event centers on growing in a deeper life with Christ, discovering purpose in the local church, and building lasting community.

For just $35, attendees will experience three impactful sessions featuring worship, short talks, and real-life stories. One major highlight is the Saturday afternoon breakout sessions, offering practical insight on topics such as racial justice, church planting, mental health, the work of the Holy Spirit, and more.

Whether attending solo or with a group, young adults will leave encouraged, connected, and renewed. Churches are encouraged to share this opportunity widely.

Register and learn more at: https://cmalliance.org/alliance-young-adults

Alliance Peacemaking’s mission is to change the culture of the Alliance family so we resolve conflict in a God-honoring way. To do this we use a biblical framework and common language to approach conflict.

UPCOMING TRAININGS

LEVEL ONE

October 25: Bradford, PA

Bradford Alliance Church

Email bradfordcma@verizon.net to register

$5 Registration Fee

LEVEL TWO

November 7–8: Uniontown, PA 

Cherry Tree Alliance Church

Register HERE