Bruce Conley, Director of Missions

Rev. Bruce Conley attended the University of Maryland - College Park, and Bowie State University where he did undergraduate work towards a degree in music education. He has also taken seminary extension courses as time allows. He is a graduate of the Prince George's County Police Academy having served in law enforcement since 1979.

He still serves as an active duty Police Chaplain, holding the honorary rank of Major. Bruce has served on staff in Southern Baptist churches in Maryland for over 30 years, serving as a Music/Worship Minister, Associate Pastor, Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, and a Church Planter. He has been active in Associational work, serving as a music and worship coordinator, and has volunteered with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware as a State Music Specialist for instrumental music.

He and his wife, Linda are native Marylanders, and they have 4 children, and one grandchild. Bruce is also an active hobbyist with Amateur "Ham" Radio. He is very much looking forward to serving the churches and the people within the Blue Ridge Baptist Association as Director of Missions.