Conventions and Affiliations
SLPMBDA is part of a rich network of Progressive Baptist fellowship — from our district to the nation
Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
The denominational home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Fellowship · Progress · Service · Peace
Est. 1961
About
The Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) is a fellowship of Baptist churches and ministers committed to worship, missions, Christian education, and the struggle for human rights and civil justice. SLPMBDA is a proud member of the PNBC family.
Ministry Programs
National Leadership
65th Annual Session
PNBC Midwest Region
Connecting Progressive Baptist churches across the Midwest
Fellowship · Progress · Service · Peace
About
The PNBC Midwest Region connects Progressive Baptist churches and associations throughout the Midwest states — including Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska — for fellowship, mission, and ministry.
Ministry Programs
Midwest Regional Session
Missouri Progressive Baptist State Convention
Progressive Baptist fellowship across the State of Missouri
Fellowship · Progress · Service · Peace
About
The Missouri Progressive Baptist State Convention connects Progressive Baptist churches and district associations across the state of Missouri for worship, Christian education, mission, and collective ministry. SLPMBDA participates actively in state convention life. State President: Bishop James A. Howard Jr. · 2026–2027 Quarterly Board Meetings at One In Christ Baptist Church, Jefferson City, MO: Oct 31, 2026 · Feb 20, 2027 · May 15, 2027.
Ministry Programs
63rd Annual Session & Congress Leadership School
65th PNBC Annual Session
July 19–23, 2026 · Washington, D.C.
Our pastors, church members, and leaders attended the national convention in Washington, D.C. An outstanding Youth and Young Adult Extravaganza was held.
SLPMBDA at the 65th PNBC Annual Session
St. Louis Progressive was well represented in Washington, D.C., July 19–23, 2026 — with all three district moderators and many of our leaders and members in attendance for a week of fellowship, worship, and national convention business.
Photos from the 65th Annual Session of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. · Washington, D.C.
Recent Event Photos
More highlights from our conventions and gatherings
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