National Baptist Convention of America International, Inc.
uniting congregations in faith and purpose
NBCA The National Baptist Convention of America International, Inc. empowers congregations through Church Development, Missions, Economic Growth, and Leadership.churches, develops leaders, advances missions and strengthens communities through a shared commitment to faith, service and impact.
Whether you pastor a congregation, serve in an auxiliary, or are meeting the fellowship for the first time, there is a place for you in this work.
3,500+
Affiliated
churches
140+
Years of
ministry
146th
Annual Session
Los Angeles 2026
One mission. Stronger together. Greater impact.
For more than 140 years the National Baptist Convention of America has united congregations in worship, Christian education, missions and community development.
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I am a Pastor
Register your church with the Convention, connect to your district association, and join the Congress of Christian Education for ministerial training.
02
I am a Church Member
Serve with the auxiliaries — Laymen, Women’s Auxiliary, Youth and Young Adults — attend the Annual Session as a delegate, and carry the work home.
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I am New to NBCA
Start with our history and structure, find the district association nearest you, and subscribe to Convention updates so you know what is ahead.
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I want to Give
Give once or monthly to support church development, missions and leadership formation. Churches may also send association dues and mission offerings.
Your gift drives our impact
G
Growth
Church planting, pastoral support and congregation development across the districts.
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Infrastructure
Strengthening NBCA systems, facilities and the organizational capacity behind every program.
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Vision
Long-range planning, leadership development and strategic initiatives for the next generation.
E
Evangelism
Missions at home and abroad, and sharing the Gospel in every community we serve.
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Gather With the Fellowship
146th Annual Session — September 14–17, 2026
Los Angeles, California · Registration open
Congress of Christian Education — June 29 – July 2, 2026
Birmingham, Alabama