Monday, June 8, 2026 | 7 – 9 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Glenarden Ministry Center
3600 Brightseat Road | Landover, MD 20785
“Leading Through the Lean Times” is a focused forum for pastors and ministry leaders seeking to support their members through financial stress and economic instability. This session blends biblical wisdom with practical guidance to help churches respond with compassion, clarity, and confidence. Come be strengthened and equipped to lead well in difficult seasons.
Presenter
Michelle Singletary
Michelle Singletary is the personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, whose nationally syndicated work plays a crucial role in consumer advocacy and financial literacy in American journalism. Over more than 30 years, she has become one of the most trusted voices in the field, known for her ability to simplify complex economic topics into clear, practical advice for the public.
Her contributions to the field have been recognized with the industry’s most prestigious awards, including the 2022 Gerald Loeb Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the “Oscar” of business journalism. Ms. Singletary is also a two-time recipient of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Award for Commentary and received the 2023 NABJ Legacy Award for her lasting impact on the profession. In 2020, she was honored with the Eugene Meyer Award, the highest journalistic honor awarded by The Washington Post.
An accomplished author, Ms. Singletary has published four books, including The 21-Day Financial Fast and What to Do With Your Money When a Crisis Hits. Her expertise is frequently sought by major media outlets, including NBC’s Today Show and ABC’s Good Morning America. She regularly appears on CNN and various NPR programs.
Beyond her editorial work, she is the founder and director of Prosperity Partners Ministry, a program at her church focused on economic empowerment. Along with her husband, she remains committed to community service, volunteering to teach money management in the Maryland correctional system.
Ms. Singletary earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, holds a master’s degree in business and management from Johns Hopkins University, and was inducted into the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism Hall of Fame in 2024.
Registration & Deadline
Project Bridges Ministry Renewal Forums are held throughout the year to address pertinent ministry issues and provide an opportunity to network and obtain strategic updates with government, community and faith-based leaders. Register here Friday, June 5, 2026 (or until capacity is reached).
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