From The President
Camp NBC Salt Lake City was a BIG Success!
ALT LAKE CITY, Utah. (Aug. 6, 2016) – The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund hosted hundreds of local children, ages 8-15, and their families on Saturday, Aug. 6 for Camp NBC – an outdoor retreat offering a variety of outdoor and educational activities. The event was held at the Dixie Creek
NBC, USA, Inc. President’s Perspective on Senseless Shootings
Once again our nation is faced with the reality of senseless shootings: Mr. Philando Castile in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and five police officers in Dallas, Texas. With the tragic and devastating news of these recent killings, along with the seven others who were injured in Dallas, we are
President Jerry Young’s Message to the Delegates of the 111th Congress Annual Session
Greetings, Recently I read statistics that stated that of the 300 million people in America, 41 percent do not go to church, even on special holidays as Easter, Christmas, or on the first Sunday of a new year. Even more startling was the statistic that stated that more than 90 percent of those who do
President Young’s Statement on Tragedy in Orlando, Florida
Office of the President Reverend Dr. Jerry Young Statement on Tragedy in Orlando, Florida In response to the many questions and comments surrounding this horrific act of terror and hatred perpetrated upon the 49 victims who lost their lives and the 53 persons who were injured in Orlando Florida on Sunday morning, as President of
NBC, USA, Inc. Partnership with Givelify
The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. (NBC) is proud to announce that it has entered into an official partnership agreement with Givelify, the leading service allowing churches to accept tithes and offerings online and via mobile phones. The goal of this partnership is to enhance and improve the ability of member churches to accept tithes
The Music & Worship Arts Auxiliary Celebrates 20 Years of Service
May 3, 2016 Dr. Angelique Banks-Coleman, President Music and Worship Arts Auxiliary National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. Dear Dr. Coleman, Congratulations to the Music and Worship Arts Auxiliary as you celebrate 20 years of existence as a vital and viable auxiliary within the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. As President of our Convention, I delight
NBC, USA, Inc. Partners with the USDA to increase agricultural awareness and participation
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Outreach Project is a partnership between the USDA/NRCS and the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. to help the USDA/NRCS in obtaining its established goal of increasing participation of historically underserved and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers with agricultural
Mid Winter Board Meeting Reports Recommendations
Dr. Jerry Young, President Dr. Calvin McKinney, General Secretary | Dr. Harry Blake, Vice President-at-Large January 14, 2016 (rev. 1/29/2016) The request from American Baptist College to amend the Charter regarding the appointment of the Trustees to the Board was denied. The partnership between the NBC, USA, Inc. and the USDA was approved (sustainable gardens).
Young and Floyd Issue Joint Statement on Racial Injustice
(CNN) Ronald Reagan once said that “all great change in America begins at the dinner table,” and we agree. But, as ministers, we also believe that great change can’t happen unless someone sets the table for tough conversations. That’s where the pulpit comes in. Recent events have poured salt in our deepest national wound: the
Presidents Young and Floyd (SBC) to form study group concerning racial reconciliation
JACKSON, Miss. (BP) — Southern Baptist Convention President Ronnie Floyd and National Baptist Convention President Jerry Young have agreed to appoint a joint study group and perhaps a steering committee to continue dialogue on racial healing among Christians and ultimately across the nation. The two leaders of the largest Baptist groups in the U.S. announced