About

The National Missionary Baptist Convention of America is an African-American Baptist convention.


Founded: 1988, Dallas, Texas

Members: 400,000+

Developing Exceptional Leaders for Extraordinary Times

Mission statement

Our mission is for NMBCA to have a global outreach, a national impact, a presence and voice for social justice. We seek to equip, inform, and empower, and partner both at home and abroad. Our mission will also serve as an organism for spiritual empowerment by engaging in:


  • Mission and Evangelism
  • Christian Education (School of Methods)
  • Biblical Doctrine
  • Church Growth
  • Social and Economic Development

vision statement

  • The NMBCA’s vision is to edify our member churches, the nation, and the world through the wise use of our spiritual gifts, intellectual ability, and financial resources for the glory of God.
  • We want to reach each delegate to inform, raise awareness, and educate us concerning mental health, mental illness, and mental stability.
  • We also want to bring in an economic development program to enhance our wealth and restructure our neighborhoods/communities.
  • Our vision is to introduce and act upon the use of corporate sponsorship.

President Sharp's 9 Point Focus

1.  EMPOWER...Our Pastors and Local Churches

2. ENGAGE...Our District Association and State Conventions 

3. EQUIP...Our Convention Officers, Leaders, and Workers

4. ENHANCE...Our Convention Auxiliaries and institutions

5. EXPAND...Our Global Outreach, Evangelism and Benevolence

6. ENERGIZE...Our "Next Generation" Constituency, Youth and Young Adults

7. ENLIVEN...Our Families, Marriages and Homes

8. EXCEL...In Our Administrative, Operational, and Financial Management

9. EXALT...Our Savior in All that We do