MULTIPLYING CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERS through theological education
BALM sponsors the Church Planting & Renewal track and the Urban Ministry track at MBS
Metro Baltimore Seminary identifies, equips, and deploys emerging Christ-centered leaders for the Baltimore metropolitan region and beyond. Since 2019, MBS has provided students with classroom instruction, mentoring, and practical ministry experience to advance the Gospel for our increasingly diverse contexts.
BALM sponsors and leads the Church Planting & Renewal track and the Urban Ministry track.
In May 2022, MBS graduated 25 students in its inaugural class. In May 2023, MBS graduated
Over 50 students are currently enrolled in MBS.
BALM oversees and sponsors a second MBS site, MBS@Freedom Church, which opened in Baltimore in Fall 2020.
To download the Church Planting & Renewal Track Overview, click here.
To view the Church Planting & Renewal Track Internship Requirements, click here.
To view the Urban Ministry Track Internship Requirements, click here.
Rev. Dr. Craig Garriott, B.S., M.Div., D.Min.
Dean of Church Planting & RenewalRev. Stan Long, B.A., M.Div.
Dean of Urban Ministry
MBS Urban Ministry graduate Gerry Sutter
“I left every class wanting more ... there was a vividness that was new despite having followed Christ for over two decades. [MBS] changed the way I relate to people at work, and the way I prepare for Sunday School. I have more confidence in the infallible Word breathing Christ into my heart.”
Dr. Craig Garriott, Rev. Samuel Brunt, and Rev. Stan Long
Accessible, Accredited, Affordable Theological Education
”BALM provides vital leaders for MBS who help make us a great option for those looking for accessible, affordable, and accredited seminary training in the Baltimore region.”Rev. Dan Passerelli, President of Metro Baltimore Seminary
MBS includes tracks in Pastoral Ministry, Church Planting & Renewal, Urban Ministry, Biblical Counseling, and Church Ministry. All programs also include mentoring and practical ministry/internship opportunities.
MBS provides socially-distant in-person classroom experiences and distance education at its two sites.
“I would recommend MBS to anyone who is looking to grow their relationship with the Lord or develop their ministry skills.”
“In the readings, discussions, and site visits in the Urban Ministry Cohort during my M.Div. studies, we were exposed to different racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups among the various denominations. The commonality among all of these different groups is the uncompromising Word of God - the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Stan Long and Dr. Craig Garriott ensure that students’ mentoring experiences and practicum hours align with the goals and objectives of the cohort program.”