Dunkirk, MD – The seasons are changing, and Dunkirk Baptist Church is entering a season of change as well. After eighteen months under the faithful leadership of Interim Pastor Fred Dyer, the church welcomes Dr. Ben Holland as new Senior Pastor on Sunday, March 19, 2017. 

Pastor Ben Holland has been serving in ministry in California for the past ten years.  He grew up in an Air Force family but claims Fuquay-Varina, NC as his hometown.  He earned his BBA and MBA at Campbell University.  In 2000, he answered God’s call to vocational ministry and enrolled at Dallas Theological Seminary.  Most recently, he completed his DMin at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

Ben and his wife Lindsay have been married for twelve years and have three young children. “Calvert County already feels like home,10:30 AM,” Ben said during his first week visiting Dunkirk. “We look forward to growing and serving and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.”  Chairman of Deacons, Tim Berry said, “We are excited about Pastor Ben’s vision for our church and our ministry to our community.  He has a true servant’s heart, a love for God’s Word, and a desire to see people become – and grow as – disciples of Jesus Christ.”

Pastor Ben will begin his tenure at Dunkirk Baptist Church with a journey through the book of Romans in his first sermon series at DBC: “God’s Path to Salvation” Sun10:30 AM. This is an exciting time in the life of Dunkirk Baptist Church and the community as they begin Easter Holy Week with the following events:

Palm Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary – Sunday, April 9: 10:30 AM 

Good Friday Passover Seder led by DBC’s Interim Pastor – Friday, April 14 at 7 PM – Fred Dyer in the DBC Fellowship Hall.  

Annual Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 15 from 10AM-12PM – Free family fun including an egg hunt, crafts, story time, snack and a hop along the Roman’s trail to salvation.

Easter Sunday, April 16  Dunkirk Baptist Church will have 3 services:

6:30AM: Sonrise outside of DBC; 9AM & 10:30AM:

Easter worship in the DBC Sanctuary
7:30AM:

Free Continental Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.

RSVP office@dunkirkbaptistchurch.org;

Dunkirk Baptist Church provides many opportunities for fellowship, Bible study, missions and community events such as the Father’s Day Car Show, Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival Trunk & Treat Safe Nights shelter for the homeless, and more.  Dunkirk Baptist Church welcomes the community to spring forward as they begin new leadership with the consistent mission to Develop a passionate relationship with Christ. Build intentional relationships with others. Communicate the love of God in practical ways.

For more information visit: www.dunkirkbaptistchurch.org or call 301-855-3555

WEEKLY EVENTS:

Sundays – 9 AM Sunday School for all ages 

10:30 AM Worship & Children’s Church (K-5th grade)

5:30 PM AWANA Children’s Program (Sept.- June)

Wednesdays – 7:00 PM Youth Group; Prayer & Bible Study