Baptist (American, National and Independent)
16 articles
GwenBlack Women Clergy Confront Intimate Partner Violence in Church Context
Behind the Pulpit, Black Women Battle Violence and Silence The killing of Rev. Tammy McCollum on Easter Sunday, allegedly at the hands of her husband, highlights the pervasive...
Registered Sex Offender Remains Pastor at St. Louis Church as Denomination Blocks Leadership Elevation
Timothy D. Price III, the senior pastor of First Baptist Church City of St. Louis, Missouri, has remained in his pastoral role despite a planned elevation to a...
William J. Shaw, National Baptist Church Leader and Philadelphia Pastor, Dies at 92
William J. Shaw, a longtime pastor and national Baptist church leader in Philadelphia, has died at the age of 92. Known for his extensive service within the Baptist...
Local Pastor Set to Lead 65-Year-Old Progressive National Baptist Convention
Pastor Keith W. Byrd Sr. is set to lead the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC), a 65-year-old organization known for its progressive stance. Byrd, pastor of Zion Baptist...
Black Baptists Launch Advocacy Center in Washington, D.C. to Promote Civil Rights and Social Justice
Boise Kimber, president of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., spoke at an event launching the Center for Social Justice in Washington, DC, on July 14. The center...
The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Holds 146th Annual Session Focusing on Spiritual Growth, Civil Rights, and Technology Advancement
The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. (NBCUSA) officially commenced its 146th Annual Session, taking place September 6–10, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The event brought together thousands of faith...
