MARYLAND
ABOUT MTS MARYLAND
Ministry to State - Maryland is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and exists as a means to minister to those serving in the Maryland state government through fellowship, Bible study, and prayer.
OUR MISSION
GOSPEL
Expose those in the government community to the transforming truths of the gospel through healthy relationships.
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WORLDVIEW
Provide encouragement and support in the development of a Biblical world and life view for those in government who make a profession of faith.
CONSCIENCE
Strive to be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a Biblical conscience throughout the government community who both create and implement policy.
CHURCH
Provide a healthy means to connect the church in a non-partisan manner with those in government.
PRAYER
Promote and facilitate specific and intelligent prayer by the body of Christ for those serving in government.
MEET THE MARYLAND
STATE CAPITOL MINISTER
Dave Stadler
Dave is originally from Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri. He began his professional career at Arthur Andersen & Co. in St. Louis and left the same company, now known as Accenture, almost 20 years later. He was a partner in the Financial Services Industry focused on the housing finance segment. After Accenture, he did another 5 years of independent management consulting, working with firms such as Edward Jones, MasterCard International and Chase Home Finance. For the next 15 years he served in executive roles, primarily as Chief Information Officer, at GMAC and Freddie Mac. After leaving Freddie Mac he served for a year in Federal government as a senior advisor/fellow for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services near Baltimore.
He is a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. He and his wife Jamie attend Annapolis Evangelical Presbyterian Church. He is also quite active as a volunteer at the United States Naval Academy, Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. He serves on the Board of Directors for Serge, a global organization devoted to missions. He serves on the Expert Panel at Reference Point a management consulting firm and on the Advisory Board of Ministry to State.
He and his wife Jamie are avid sailors and spend many summer days sailing the Chesapeake Bay and beyond. Together they authored a sailing devotional called Living in the Design.
Donations in support of Dave Stadler will be applied to the general expenses of Ministry to State's work in Maryland in conjunction with Dave's role as the Chaplain to the Maryland General Assembly.