Under VISA, and the theme, Jesus Christ Only, Always, the Conventions image and integrity were restored. [31][32] Her presence stirred controversy among white evangelical Protestants and Southern Baptists, deriding Black Baptists. program is to facilitate partnerships between police agencies,educational institutions, students, community members, businesses and the faithcommunity to provide needed services to high risk youth. His 29-year tenure was the longest of any president, and spanned some of the most active years of the Civil Rights Movement. In 2014, the Pew Research Center estimated 23% of its membership were 65 and older, 36% aged 5064, 30% aged 3049, and 11% aged 1829; in 2007, 14% of the National Baptist Convention's membership were aged 1829, 35% aged 3049, 29% aged 5064, and 21% aged 65 and older. Rev. . Saddleback Church ordained women. The president's duties include presiding over the annual meeting; appointing members to SBC committees; serving as an ex officio member of the board of SBC entities including the International Mission Board, the North American Mission Board, and Lifeway Christian Resources; and . Elder Robert R. Gaines Southeastern VP. The National Baptist Publishing Board was the most successful agency and was led by R. H. Boyd. . Position and Policy Statements (primary sources), Elias Camp Morris (18551922) was founder of the National Baptist Convention. The National Baptist Convention of America, Incorporated (NBCA), is a fellowship of voluntary churches approximating three and half million African-American Baptists whose initial roots stemmed from the organization of the Foreign Mission Baptist Convention of the United States. Earlier this week, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) cut ties with Rick Warren's Saddleback Church. W. H. McAlpine, President, 1880- 1882 Deaconess Stevens The second split, also during Morris's presidency, came in 1915 over ownership and operation of the National Baptist Publishing Board. Steve A. Williams 1985 - 1988 *Deacon Joseph Quansah 1986 - 1992 Williams presided. Prof. W. L. Cansier, General Secretary, 1898 1907 [43] Some congregations do not ordain or license women as ministers. Dr. J. The denomination claims approximately 31,000 congregations. . Information was distributed on physical fitness, cancerawareness prevention and other treatment opportunities. Alvin Edwards, General Secretary, 2019 , 2015 Memphis, TN; 2016 Kansas City, MO; 2017 Cincinnati, OH; 2018- Minneapolis, MN; 2019 New Orleans, LA His theme We Must Move from Protest to Production, was characteristic of his thinking. It's not about who you voted for in the last election, or who you plan to vote for in the next election. Regional Workshopsto highlight the gifts and talents of the youth in the host state and region. Convention President. (S.H.A.R.E) to all mankind at home and in foreign fields, according to the Power of the Holy Spirit. The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. (National Baptist Convention) is the largest predominantly AfricanAmerican Christian denomination in the United States. In response to this void, William W. Colley of Virginia, who had served as missionary to Nigeria under the Southern Baptist Convention during the 1870s, issued a call for Black Baptists to meet in Montgomery, Alabama, in order to organize a national convention to do extensive foreign missionary work.[8]. It is my happy privilege as the 13th President of our National Primitive Baptist Convention to call together all Primitive Baptists from throughout the length and breath of our nation-from all 18 states-from the Atlantic to the Pacific- "from sea to shining sea," to meet together in Dearborn at the Hyatt Regency on August 19-24, 2012. Good afternoon. Good please have a seat . W. J. Simmons, President, 1886- 1890 By. Julius R. Scruggs of Huntsville, Alabama was elected president in 2009 and served one 5-year term. Good afternoon. Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC), association of Black Baptist churches, organized in 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Established a committee to assist leaders of ministries to write training material that isbeing taught in the various laymen sessions, workshops, study groups and seminars. Our choir family is no different. One year after the formation of the convention, the National Baptist Publication Board was established under the leadership of Richard Boyd in Nashville, Tennessee. Invited past bible bowl winners to the session tohelp celebrate the milestone. W. H. Steward, General Secretary, 1891 1897, Rev. Ethnically, the convention remained predominantly African American (99%), with Hispanics and Latin Americans being the second largest group (1%). W. R. Pettiford, General Secretary, 1882, 1880 Montgomery, AL; 1881 Knoxville, TN; 1882 Macon, GA, 1700 Baptist World Center Drive Jackson, the convention's leader, had supported the Montgomery bus boycott of 1956, but by 1960 he told the members they should not become involved in civil rights activism. Mid-Southwestern Vice President Charlotte, NC. In 1957 several Baptist pastors were expelled from the NBCUSA when they challenged President Joseph Harrison . The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. traces a history of significant growth and achievements, attended sometimes by periods of turbulence, to Saturday, November 22, 1880 when 151 persons from 11 states met in Montgomery, Alabama and organized the Baptist Foreign Mission Convention. During those years, a Publishing Board was established. 2023 Theme: "Press Toward The Mark, For The Prize Of The High Calling Of God, In Jesus Christ" Philippians 3:14 The following are the former Presidents who were assisted by the Executive Committee of the Convention: Rev. Welcome to the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. . According to historian Wilson Fallin Jr., black preachers interpreted the American Civil War as: God's gift of freedom. The Sunday School Publishing Board is the official publisher of the convention and provides all of the educational resources of the convention. History [ edit] The National Missionary Baptist Convention of America (NMBCA) was formed during a meeting attended by Dr. S. J. Gilbert, Sr. and Dr. S. M. Wright, along with several leaders and members from the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. and took place on November 14-15, 1988 at the People's Missionary Baptist Church . At the direction of the Convention, the task was assigned to a Publishing Committee under the oversight of the Conventions Home Mission Board, led by the Reverend R. H. Boyd. Under Dr. Morris leadership, the Baptist Young Peoples Union, the Womens Convention Auxiliary, the National Baptist Benefit Association and the Sunday School Congress were organized. W. F. Richardson, General Secretary, 1983 1994. Webb in his open letter to national laymen, appearing in the August 30, 1924 issue of the National Baptist Voice stated the long range objectives of the Movement: "And wherever the Laymen's Movement is organized, the spirit of it will be to see that the pastor is well paid; and to foster and encourage by words and our money the institutions of learning that have made space for theological departments, so as to have a better educated ministry, better Sunday school superintendents, teachers, and B.Y.P.U. The constitution was amended in 1916 and the convention was later incorporated, taking the name of National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. During the Joseph Jackson tenure, a third split occurred in the convention. 1953 Miami, FL; 1954 St. Louis, MO; 1955 Memphis, TN; 1956 Denver, CO; 1957 Louisville, KY; 1958 Chicago, IL; 1959- San Francisco, CA; 1960 Philadelphia, PA; 1961 Kansas City, MO; 1962 Chicago, IL; 1963 Cleveland, OH; 1964 Detroit, MO;p 1965 Jacksonville, FL; 1966 Dallas, TX; 1967 Denver, CO; 1968 Atlanta, GA; 1969 Kansas City, MO; 1970 New Orleans, LA; 1971 Cleveland, OH; 1972 Fort Worth, TX; 1973 Los Angeles, CA; 1974 Buffalo, NY; 1975 St. Louis, MO; 1976 Dallas, TX; 1977 Miami Beach, FL; 1978 New Orleans, LA; 1979 Cleveland, OH; 1980 Birmingham, AL; 1981 Detroit, MI; 1982 Miami Beach, FL. PNBC was formed to give full voice, sterling leadership and active support to the American and world fight for human freedom. Black congregations were required by law to have white ministers and supervision by law, especially after the slave rebellion of Nat Turner in 1831. Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (OBHC) today, Feb. 24, announced the appointment of James Swain . This charismatic Baptist fellowship in the convention explored spiritual gifts, speaking in tongues, prophecy, exclamatory worship, etc. National Primitive Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. . The other three member conventions all originated from or trace origin to NBC USA and together the four groups represent over 17,000,000 African American Baptists in the United States. The Allen Jordan Seminars for laymen was started in 1981 during the annual Congress of Christian Education. A yearning to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ preached on the Mother Soil of Africa drove this organizing. J. M. Nabrit, General Secretary, 1938 1946. Patricia A. Gould-Champ, senior pastor of Faith Community Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia and Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University was elected as the 35th and first female president of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia in 2003. Rev. This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 03:16. She was a member of numerous civic organizations, a prolific orator and author of several books and publications. Dr. Jacksons unusual skill as a homiletician allowed him to become a world religious statesman who not spoke for the Convention, but for some in the community as well. After Jackson was re-elected (and following a violent dispute at the convention involving one death), a group led by L. Venchael Booth formed a new convention at the Zion Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1961. Phillips. They appreciated opportunities to exercise their independence, to worship in their own way, to affirm their worth and dignity, and to proclaim the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. H. J. Lyons, President, 1995 1997 Gardner C. Taylor of New York challenged Jackson for the presidency, but lost.[13]. The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., more commonly known as the National Baptist Convention (NBC USA or NBC), is a primarily African American Baptist Christian denomination in the United States. James Swain has served in Oklahoma Baptists leadership since 2010 and has previously served as pastor of many Oklahoma Baptist churches. Rosa Burrell Cooper served as president from 2001 to 2004. 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Media & Press Relations: Dr. Jerlen Young-Canada, [emailprotected], 1700 Baptist World Center Drive 1997 The endorsers include 10 current and past Georgia Baptist Convention presidents and nine GBC . Foster, President, 1884 2000 Los Angeles, CA; 2001 Minneapolis, MN; 2002 Philadelphia, PA; 2003 Kansas City, MO; 2004 New Orleans, LA ; 2005 Atlanta, GA; 2006 Dallas, TX; 2007 Philadelphia, PA; 2008 Cincinnati, OH; 2009 Memphis, TN. Women's Auxiliary Past Presidents. A. Imosun 1963 - 1965; Rev. Established a ministry to assist young men that are transitioning from the criminaljustice system. Rev. Instituted National Laymen initiatives focused around four themes to address specificneeds in our churches and communities. The National Baptist Convention of America (Unincorporated) (NBCA), first led by R.H. Boyd, by 1995 claimed 1.7 million members in 6,716 churches. "[ii] The National Baptist Convention released an official position statement in 2012 that defines marriage as the exclusive union of a man and a woman. Franklin, the Black Church, and the Transformation of America, "The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship: Giving Baptists A Choice- Articles- BlackandChristian.com", "National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.| Religious Groups | The Association of Religion Data Archives", "National Baptist Convention of America| Religious Groups | The Association of Religion Data Archives", "USA | National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. International | Baptist World Alliance", "Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.| Religious Groups | The Association of Religion Data Archives", "Religion in America: U.S. Prof. R. B. Hudson, General Secretary, 1908 1931 [citation needed] The congress includes over 300 classes, lectures and group discussion panels targeted and relevant to every age group and every area of the convention. Two other national Black conventions formed. Members of the convention also adopt Keach's Catechism, the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, and a church covenant. 1924 Nashville, TN; 1925 Baltimore, MD; 1926 Ft. Worth, TX; 1927 Detroit, MI; 1928 Louisville, KY; 1929 Kansas City, MO; 1930 Chicago, IL; 1931 Atlanta, GA; 1932 Cleveland, OH; 1933 Memphis, TN; 1934 Oklahoma City, OK; 1935 New York, NY; 1936 Jacksonville, FL; 1937 Los Angeles, CA; 1938 St. Louis, MO; 1939 Philadelphia, PA; 1940 Birmingham, AL. The Movement came into existence under the leadership of Deacon John L. Webb, a Christian businessman from Hot springs, Arkansas. [36][37] The board was founded in 1915 and is one of the largest African American owned publishing companies. [9] In 1893 W. Bishop Johnson of Washington, D.C. led the formation of the National Baptist Education Convention. Byrd first accepted the call to preach in 1997, and was both licensed and ordained at the First Baptist Church of . Under Jerry Gashs leadership he initiated the process of membership to identify the active laymen in the movement. She began her service with the statement, "Together we can do it through Mission, Evangelism and Education." He sits on the Board of Directors for the Detroit Recovery Project, Center for Urban Youth & Family Development, and the Emmanuel House Recovery Center. S. T. Clanton, General Secretary, 1885 1887, Rev. The movement came into existence under the leadership of Deacon John L. Webb, a Christian businessman from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Progressive National Baptist Convention State Presidents. James was approved by board members, Feb. 24, to become new president of Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children. In the past, many have called for his ouster. Dr. Young served as the Vice President-At-Large under the Julius R. Scruggs and William J. Shaw administrations. The National Baptist Convention was formed in 1895 in order to unite black Baptists and consolidate their influence. The Building, when finished and furnished, was dedicated in 1926. The headquarters of the Progressive National Baptist Convention are in Washington, D.C. Greear, center, speaks during the executive committee plenary session at the annual Southern Baptist Convention meeting Monday, June 14, 2021, in . Since 1895, eight men have led this venerable Convention. During the tenure of Walter Cade Jr., many laymen ministries and programs were birthed. Holmes of Tallahassee, Florida, as his Vice-President. Rev. The Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC), incorporated as the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., is a mainline predominantly African-American Baptist denomination emphasizing civil rights and social justice. This continued regionalism and other factors caused the decline and eventual demise of the Consolidated American Baptist Convention.[5]. In a controversial statement, he spoke in favor of the noted African American boxer Mike Tyson, who had been convicted of rape. Dr. Youngs platform theme is, Envisioning the Future Exceptionally.. The National Baptist Laymen's Movement of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. was organized at the Forty-third Session of the National Baptist Convention in Los Angeles, California, in 1923. Rev. In the annual session of 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio, Jordan turned the reins over to his Vice President-at-Large, Deacon Walter Cade Jr. of Kansas City, Kansas. The NBC's work included foreign missions, funding for education, and the establishment of newspapers and journals. W. H. Steward, General Secretary, 1891 1897 anishinaabe people. 5202 Watkins Drive Dr. Shaw also established an agenda of working together with other Baptist conventions in the United States. The National Baptist Convention has a Baptist confession of faith,[42] which is a derivative of the New Hampshire Confession of Faith. The influential Southern California-based congregation had been part of the SBC since its founding, but the denomination dismissed Saddleback over a decision that founding pastor Warren made . On the recommendation of Williams, it was named the Morris Building in honor of the legacy of E. C. Morris. [4], The first attempts at wider black cooperative efforts began in the North, with Ohio and Illinois leading the way. None of the three Conventions thrived separately. The Regional Workshop concept was started in 1971. Feb. 16-18 at Baylor University's Truett Seminary, we convened our second national conversation about racism in the white church, "Time to Wake Up."Although those attending were passionate about the program and online and social media comments before, during and after ran about 10-1 in favor of the work, I personally received a number of scathing comments via email, Twitter and my ghost . Her service expanded almost 50 years (1900-1948).[40]. J. M. Armstead, General Secretary, 1880-1881 It was given the right to supply National Baptist churches with general ministry and Sunday school supplies. It is headquartered in Shreveport, LA. After Taylor's defeat, he and other ministers left the NBC to form a splinter organization, PNBC, founded November 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The focus of the NBCA, since its inception and prior to its . The newly formed PNBC movement vocally supported the American civil rights . Timothy Stewart, the first international president of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, has died, his denomination announced . Charlie Richmond, Jr., Whitehouse, TX was appointed as the laymens ForeignMission chairman and to serve as a liaison to the parent-body Foreign MissionDepartment. Office of the President Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr. Based in Chicago, Jackson was a close ally of Mayor Richard J. Daley and the Chicago Democrats. He was called as the church's ninth pastor in January 2006. The Allen Jordan Seminars for laymen was started in 1981 during the annual Congress of Christian Education. Established a Medical Relief Ministry to solicit health care professionals to work withthe laymen outreach ministries to provide various health screenings and other care. J. The second annual session was held September 1011, 1925 at the Econ Baptist church in Baltimore, Maryland. The convention was the convention -denominational home and platform . Tolbert was elected as president in 2014. As a result, black preachers continued to insist that God would protect and help him; God would be their rock in a stormy land. The second annual session was held September 10-11, 1925 at the Enon Baptist church in Baltimore, Maryland. Among President Jackson's many contributions were new commissions and restructuring of the convention. The Mississippi National Baptist Convention shall be a body of baptized believers in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost and shall promote Spirituality, Humility, Accountability, Respectability, and Encouragement. The Movement came into existence under the leadership of Deacon John L. Webb, a Christian Designed a mens lapel pin, designed a lapel pin to recognize and give public recognition to laymen wives and women supporters of the movement. He is also the pastor of Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church. Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. The state conventions are autonomous organizations and separately incorporated; some conventions are dually aligned with other Baptist conventions.[34]. [5], In 1866, following the war, these two conventions met with the American Baptist Convention and formed the Consolidated American Baptist Convention. Jonathan Haralson (#6), the first layman elected, was an . Julius R. Scruggs, President, 2010 2014 The Southern Baptist Convention ousted its second-largest congregation - Saddleback Church, the renowned Orange County megachurch founded by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren - for having . [i] It is also the largest predominantly Black Christian denomination in the United States and the second largest Baptist denomination in the world. The spirit of cooperation beyond state lines soon spread westward. W. A. Brinkley, President, 1885 [35] It is an annual event, held in June that draws more than 50,000 attendees from around the United States and the world. 1628 Sixteenth Street NW . His platform was founded on the theme, Solidarity With the Savior. The mandate for this servant was overwhelming for more than 75% of the vote was cast in favor of Dr. Scruggs. A. Boadi 1967 - 1969; Rev. 1893). We all need to save!" The president acts as the face of the Convention as a fraternal messenger to the annual sessions of the American Baptist Churches and the National Baptist conventions (Bylaw 17). Jemison retired from office in 1953 and the Reverend J.H. Six years later in 1886, 600 delegates from 17 states gathered at the First Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri and formed the National Baptist Convention of America. Established the Acts of Kindness Ministry to solicit clothing, toiletries and otherpersonal care items from the National Laymen family, friends and supporters to bedonated to those in need in the city where the convention is convening at the variouslaymen outreach ministries. His Vice President-at-Large Brother J. C. McClendon of Jackson, Mississippi, succeeded John L. Webb. He was noted for low tolerance of dissent. To establish a library of all laymen sessionsrecorded by the ministry. Rev. Adelle M. Banks. The National Baptist Convention is one of the predominantly and historically African American Christian denominations in the United States with at least four colleges and universities affiliated with it solely. He also purchased the National Baptist Freedom Farm and set up an unrestricted scholarship at Roosevelt University. She held several leadership positions in the Woman's Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention and also was elected Vice President of the Baptist World Alliance in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1995, serving in that post until the year 2000. Hamilton, Shirley. 1983 Los Angeles, CA; 1984 Washington, DC; 1985 Atlanta, GA; 1986 Kansas City, MO; 1987 Houston, TX; 1988 Dallas, TX; 1989 New Orleans, LA; 1990 Los Angeles, CA; 1991 Washington, DC; 1992 Atlanta, GA; 1993 New York, NY; 1994 New Orleans, LA. It's that basic. According to a denomination census released in 2022, it claimed 21,145 churches and 8,415,100 members,[18] an increase since 2010's 10,358 churches and 5,197,512 members. He did not seek re-election. Mr. Webb in his open letter to national laymen, appearing in the August 30, 1924 issue of the National Baptist Voice stated the long range objectives of the Movement: And wherever the Laymens Movement is organized, the spirit of it will be to see that the pastor is well paid; and to foster and encourage by words and our money the institutions of learning that have made space for Theological Departments, so as to have a better educated ministry, better Sunday School Superintendents, teachers, and B.Y.P.U. [7], In 1880, about 150 Baptist pastors met in Montgomery, Alabama, and formed the Baptist Foreign Mission Convention. Dr. Jemison led the Convention in the erection of the Baptist World Center as Convention Headquarters. Screenings for diabetes, cholesterol and high bloodpressure was conducted. Under the leadership of her Husband/Pastor, Rev. Washington, DC. It is also the largest predominantly Black Christian denomination in the . Downie, Peter Age 89. The separation was centered on two issues: the location of the foreign mission board and greater cooperation with White Baptists. [33], The National Baptist Convention's members form voluntary state and territory-wide local conventions. Williams presided. She married Solomon David Ross, who was the pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Detroit for 39 years. ABOUT US. The majority of its members read Scripture either weekly or once a week, and 64% believed all of the Bible should be taken literally. He currently serves as the President of the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America. Toll Free: 866.531.3054 Harold Simmons of Kansas City, Kansas was appointed president of the Laymen's Movement by William Shaw in 2000 to succeed Glen Chelf. The national laymen became involved in the Mens Department of the World Baptist Alliance. Lyons unsuccessfully ran again for President in 2009 with National Congress President, R.B. September 23, 2021. (Applause.) J. H. Jackson, President, 1953- 1982 Conducted the first medical Mission Ministry at a National Laymen session onJune 23, 2009 in Detroit, MI. This ministry had been established by Dr. Ternae Jordan in Memphis, TNand other cities. Phone: 615.228.6292 This large gathering will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center from June 19-24. Rev. Less than 1% were White, and less than 1% each were Asian or of another race or ethnicity. A number of women serve as pastors of congregations, and as trustees to the boards of American Baptist College. Prof. R. B. Hudson, General Secretary, 1908 1931. 1923 The National Baptist Laymen's Movement of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. was organized at the Forty-third Session of the National Baptist Convention in Los Angeles, California, in 1923. David V. Jemison succeeded Williams as president of the convention in 1940. Glen Chelf of New Mexico served on an interim basis in 2000. Home; Departments. (Robin Cornetet/Kentucky Today via AP) workers throughout our denomination.. The Bahamas Baptist University College (BBUC) which was established in September 1995, has become the nation's largest private college and second largest tertiary institution. Created a website to host laymen information and give membership access to thatinformation. She was born to the parentage of Professor Brookins and Mrs. B (Beatrice Brookins), both educators. Ojebiji 1965 - 1967; Rev. Following Walter Cade, Jr. was Jerry Gash of Los Angeles, California. Welcome to the PNBC State Presidents Facebook page. The concept was taken from Dr. Bill Reliford on hispresentation at the Annual Session, September 10, 2010. The Centennial Baptist Church is a historic church building at the corner of York and Columbia Streets in Helena, Arkansas.It is significant for its association with Elias Camp Morris (1855-1922), who was the pastor of the church from 1879 and who was a driving force in the establishment of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Morris served as the convention's president from 1895 until . 877 67-Bible (877-612-4253) . E. C. Morris, President, 1894- 1922 Deaconess Priscilla A Ross Washington, DC 1934 ~ 1961. History of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. ONLINE Application for Concessions Commission Booth, National Day of Prayer (Womans Auxiliary) 2018, Visiting Minister Engagements for the NBC Congress in OKC 2018, Congress Souvenir Ad Journal Deadline Extended: Sunday, April 1, 2018. It is headquartered at the Baptist World Center in Nashville, Tennessee and affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance. Instituted a Memorial Period during the laymens session at the annual Septembermeeting to recognize and give remembrance to local, district, state and nationallaymen who have passed on since the last annual session and their family members. Leaders and pastors of the convention became suspicious of the actions of the board when they did not receive the reports they thought due them. Rev. At 11:30 a.m. the temporary Chairman suspended other business to organize the National Baptist Deacon's Convention. [23] The largest generational group as of 2014 were Baby Boomers (43%), followed by Generation X (28%). It was named the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship. Legal problems, however, forced Lyons to resign from the presidency. [14][15] The Progressive National Baptists also established ecumenical relations with the American Baptist Churches USA. Fax: 877.830.8533, "Envisioning the Future Exceptionally through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship", Dr. Jerry Young, President, 2014 Present, ONLINE Application for Concessions Commission Booth, National Day of Prayer (Womans Auxiliary) 2018, Visiting Minister Engagements for the NBC Congress in OKC 2018, Congress Souvenir Ad Journal Deadline Extended: Sunday, April 1, 2018, Married to the former Ms. Helen Akins since 1974, Two Daughters: Jerlen (Matthew K.) Young-Canada, Kelli (Benjamin) Hart, Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church of Jackson, MS since 1981, Founder and Headmaster, New Hope Christian School: Founded in 1982, President, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. since 2014, Former Vice-President-at-Large, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.: 4 years, Former 2nd Vice President, NBC, USA, Inc.: 10 years, Former President, General Missionary Baptist State Convention of MS, Inc.: 12 years, Former Homiletics Instructor, MS Baptist Seminary, Former Ministerial Advisory Board, Reformed Theological Seminary, Former Adjunct Instructor in Homiletics, Reformed Theological Seminary, Former Board Member, Planning Board for City of Jackson, Former Commissioner, Mayors Community & Economic Development Commission, Jackson, MS, Former Member, Mayors Committee on Partnership Against Crime, Former Board Chairman, New Hope Alcohol & Drug Three Quarter Way House, Jackson, MS, Blackmississippi.coms Most Influential African American in Mississippi, 2000 Mississippi Man of the Year (MLK, Jr. Award), 2004 Mississippi Majesty Award for Living African American Legends, 2006 Magnolia Bar Association Harriet Tubman Award, Phi Beta Sigma Lifetime Achievement Award in Religion, Associate Arts Degree Social Science Coahoma Junior College, Clarksdale, MS, Bachelors Degree in Sociology/Social Welfare Rust College, Holly Springs, MS, Master of Divinity Degree from Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS, Doctor of Ministry Degree from Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS, Honorary Doctorate Degree from Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA, Assisted in building Medical and Dental Clinics, 2005 ($120,000), Annual support of Doctor and Dentist salaries ($5000), Annual donation of clothes, shoes, and school supplies, Built two houses, 2001 and 2014 ($14,000), Bored Deep Water Well for PIM, 2009 ($9000), Donated medication to PIM, 2008 2010 ($15,000), PIM (Providence Industrial Mission) Support, 2013 ($6000): repaired staff housing and septic tank, Ordained 13 men who answered the call to ministry, Established the Administrative Staff for New Hope Baptist Church, Implemented an ACS Accountable Financial System, Liquidated the convention debt and settled all law suits, Produced the 1st Comprehensive and Consolidated budget including all Auxiliaries, Implemented ACS Registration to simplify the registration process, Established the Youth Department as an Auxiliary in and of itself, Acquired 27 acres of property in Brookhaven, MS to open an all-boys school in 2004- $90,000, Acquired Mississippi Baptist Seminary in 2004 $170,000, Renovated and re-opened the Mississippi Baptist Seminary in 2008, $150,000, Raised funds for Katrina Relief $500,000, Established a relationship with Tougaloo College to offer a degree in religion for pastors of the GMBSC. 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