CBMC Maryland

08/24/2026

We are taught that leaders are the ones who do all the talking. 🗣️

In the workplace, it is easy to measure your influence by how many people listen to your ideas and follow your directions. But what if your most powerful leadership tool is actually your ears?

This week's Monday Manna flips the script on traditional management. It explores why the best leaders are often the best listeners and how pausing to truly hear your team can completely transform your culture.

James 1:19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.

Read the full post here: https://cbmc.com/blog/listening-is-also-leadership/

08/22/2026

Transform your workplace through prayer.

Tuesday, September 8th, is CBMC’s first annual Prayer at Work Day, and we are inviting men everywhere to join the movement!

Whether you are in an office, on a job site, or working remotely, we are asking you to:
1️⃣ Intentionally set aside time to pray (and fast as the Holy Spirit leads) for your workplace.
2️⃣ Ask your co-workers for prayer requests.
3️⃣ Invite them to a brief time of praying together.

Let's bring our faith into our daily work.

Visit https://events.cbmc.com/prayeratwork to let us know you’re participating! We’ll email you free resources to help prepare and guide your prayer time on September 8th.

08/20/2026

Join us for the 27th annual Greater Washington County Leadership Prayer Breakfast to be inspired by Vaughn Thurman, Founder & CEO of HighGear, Inc.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 1st, at 7:00 AM to join us for a delicious meal and great networking opportunities at the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (11120 Health Drive, Hagerstown, MD, 21742). This event offers an opportunity to connect with others in the community and hear an inspiring message from Vaughn Thurman.

Every registration will receive a code to unlock a free registration to nvite a friend or work colleague to join you! Please plan to attend and bring your friends, co-workers, and neighbors for an inexpensive but satisfying breakfast event.

Learn more: https://elink.clickdimensions.com/m/1/20416217/02-b26231-dc5560c36cdf4721a159a674b9839f20/1/1/d8664752-36f1-475b-a5d6-9e2928a2f811

08/18/2026

Before Ohio State won a national championship, something else happened first.

A team-wide encounter with faith that reshaped a locker room before it ever reshaped a scoreboard. That story became Redemption, a docuseries now watched by over 44 million people.

At MERGE, you won't just watch it. You'll hear it firsthand, from the creators and participants behind the film, in an exclusive panel found nowhere else.

MERGE exists for men who believe their work carries weight beyond the paycheck. Three days built to unite, challenge, and mobilize men around one mission.

The investment is three days. The return is eternal.

Conference price goes up on August 31st. Save $100 now and register at cbmcmerge.com.
October 8-10 | Columbus, Ohio.

08/17/2026

Are you leading people, or just managing a head count? 👥

It is easy to get caught up in the metrics. Whether you are managing a small department or addressing an audience of hundreds, it is tempting to view people as just numbers on a spreadsheet or a goal to be met.

But true leadership requires seeing the individual behind the metric.

This week's Monday Manna takes a hard look at how we measure success with our teams and why valuing people is the ultimate growth strategy.

Read the full post here: https://cbmc.com/blog/more-than-a-head-count/

Walk into almost any company, and you will hear people described in the language of math. Head count. Full-time equivalents. Resources. Seats to fill. We talk about the bodies we need, the “bench” we are building, and the boxes on the organizational chart. Somewhere in all that accounting, the p...

08/16/2026

Join us to deepen your relationship with Jesus and build godly connections with other Young Professionals men (ages 20-40 years old) at the CBMC Young Professionals Retreat!

The journey of abiding with God is a process of growing in intimate relationship with Him, learning to discern His guidance and direction in our lives. Each step we take is a part of this ongoing journey, drawing us closer to His heart and transforming us into the men He created us to be.

Read more: https://elink.clickdimensions.com/m/1/20416217/02-b26228-addcc1fdaa624e4d88886778afc29037/1/1/e3d5410e-f397-40ec-a3c9-6ce1db2ec7b4

08/10/2026

God built us to need each other. Galatians 6:2 instructs us to “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” When we enter into genuine fellowship, we step into the roles we were made for—acting as the hands, feet, and listening ears of God’s love for someone else. CBMC provides teams for men at every age and career stage that help us to share our burdens and find encouragement:

Connect3 Teams for marketplace ambassadors at any age or career stage;
Trusted Advisor Teams for business owners and senior leaders;
Young Professionals for men under 40; and
SageMen teams (coming) for men over 60 or in retirement.

Read more:

In a world that often feels like it’s spinning out of control, where headlines bring new anxieties daily and personal challenges can shake our foundations, it’s easy to feel adrift. …

08/03/2026

Does your daily grind feel like you are just hitting "copy and paste"? 🔁
We all have days where the workplace feels painfully mundane. It is exhausting to just go through the motions. But there is a specific shift you can make to break the cycle of boredom.
This week's Monday Manna reveals how to find real joy when the work is anything but glamorous. Find out what you are missing.
Read the full post here: https://cbmc.com/.../finding-joy-in-a-sometimes-mundane.../

07/31/2026

Real Leadership Isn’t a Solo Act

We’ve all been there, staring at a packed calendar, pushing through the daily hustle, and wondering if the "win" we’re chasing actually matters. It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying the weight of your business and family alone, but you weren't built to figure it out in isolation.

Empowerment is about taking ownership of the influence you already have. It’s finding the tools and the brotherhood that help you show up better for the people who depend on you. When you stop trying to "tough it out" solo and start walking side-by-side with other men, you gain the clarity to lead with integrity.

Take one step toward your purpose today:

✅ Break the isolation: Reach out to a brother who will sharpen you.

✅ Get equipped: CBMC has the resources to bridge the gap between your career and your faith.

✅ Own your mission: Confidently share your story and the Gospel in the workplace—it's where you've been planted to make an eternal impact.

Don't just survive the hustle. Lead through it, disciple every man in your sphere, and change your community.

Visit md.cbmc.com to get started.