The Presbytery of Baltimore is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic. We are united in faith as the body of Christ and grounded in the beliefs of the Reformed Church of Jesus Christ. Stretching from the Allegheny mountains to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Presbytery of Baltimore seeks to encourage, challenge and equip approximately 12,000 members in 63 congregations to thrive spiritually and be apostles of reconciliation.
Leadership
Sounghee Baranowski
Moderator
Barbara Renton
Co-Moderator
Karen Brown
Chair, Reconciliation Commission
Amy Carlson
Chair, Spiritual Leader Development Commission
Brooke Schumm
President, Trustees
Andrew Connors
Chair, Steering Cabinet
Claudia Scarborough
Property and Loan Commission
John Schmidt
Chair, Administration Commission
Mary Speers
Chair, Commission on Ministry
McKenna Lewellen
Chair, Representation & Nominations
Mark Phillips
Preparation for Ministry
Melissa Lopez
Chair, Commission on Thriving Congregations
Ray Meute
Chair, Ministry Group Conveners
Scott Hoffman
Personnel Commission
Administration
Manual of the Presbytery of Baltimore (pdf)
Cabinet
The Presbytery Cabinet consists of leaders and representatives of various Presbytery entities. The Cabinet oversees the implementation of the decisions of the Presbytery — working with and through its agencies in accordance with the vision and strategic priorities of the Presbytery. The Council is responsible for reviewing the work of the commissions and Ministry Groups and ensuring that the vision is lived out in the mission and efforts of the Presbytery. It is charged with holding accountable Presbytery agencies and staff for fruitfulness in addressing priorities; and, it makes regular assessments and reports to the Presbytery.
Trustees
Trustees serve as the fiduciary body of the Presbytery of Baltimore and manage the agency’s assets.
