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Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our beloved 21st President, Rev. Dr. Timothy Stewart. Dr. Stewart faithfully served the Progressive National Baptist Convention for over 3 decades, making history in 2018. He was the first President from the International Region in Progressive’s 60 year […]

PNBC Resolutions 2021

Progressive National Baptist Convention resolutions for it’s virtual 60th Anniversary Session, August 1-5, 2021.

PNBC Northwest Rains & Floods

As we continue to live in these unprecedented times, it is clear that the discipline of prayer is absolutely necessary. Many of you know that the remnants of Hurricane Ida, continues to cause devastation. The northeast is the latest affected by storm rains and flooding.

Tennessee Flood Relief – A Call To Action

Flooded House Caused by Heavy Rain

Devastation has hit again, and this time on the home front. This past weekend a ‘Tidal Wave’ of floodwaters overtook Tennesseans in just minutes.  To date, 22 people are known to have died as a result, and many others remain missing.  Therefore PNBC, we are called to ACTION, and we must act now.

Haiti Relief – A Message to PNBC

Again, we are called to ACTION.  As you may know, the nation of Haiti finds itself in trying times.  Political unrest has now been made worse by the recent earthquake, followed by Hurricane Grace.  As of now, over 1,400 precious brother and sisters have died as a result of this disaster.

Thank You For Celebrating With Us

On behalf of myself, my wife Lady Sharon Stewart, 1st Vice, Reverend David Peoples, 2nd Vice, Rev. Dr. Keith Byrd, Sr., our General Secretary, Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, and Steering Committee Chair, Dr. Ralph Canty, Sr., I extend a heartfelt thank you to each person that joined us for our 60th Annual Session.

National Call for Moral Revival Rally and March to the Capitol

Monday, August 2nd at 11am EST, PNBC churches will gather stand in solidarity with our Social Justice Co Chair, Rev. Dr. Freddy Haynes (Monday & Tuesday) as we stand against voter suppression and advocate for the passing of the John Lewis Voting Rights and For the People Act!

Solidarity With The Asian Community

Rev. Gilbert and The Center for Racial Equity and Justice stand in solidarity with the Asian community as they grieve and cope with the racist culture of America.

Brother Charles Gregory Island

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of BROTHER CHARLES GREGORY ISLAND, New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Benjamin Island, Pastor, Los Angeles, California. Reverend Benjamin Island is his Brother.

Rev. Dr. Kary Gerone Free

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Kary Gerone Free. Dr. Free transitioned from earth to eternity on October 31, 2020 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.

Reverend Dr. C. S. Sanders

Reverend Dr. C. S. Sanders went home to be with our Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 10:12 PM in his home surrounded by family and close friends.

PNBC Social Justice Commission: The D.C. Declaration Statement

Once again, the body of Christ has been called upon by God to witness to the creative power of love, Justice, mercy and righteousness over the cruel and infernal powers of darkness that has usurped God’s creation and bent it to the will of political corruption, cruelty, avarice and greed.

The Rev. John Robert Lewis

The Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. Celebrates the life and witness of one of our Convention’s beloved soldiers, Congressman, The Rev. John Robert Lewis, a National treasure and legendary Civil and Human Rights Icon.

59th Annual Session Update

On April 18, 2020 under the leadership of the Twenty-first President, Dr. Timothy Stewart, the Board of Directors of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. unanimously agreed upon a virtual Fifty-ninth Annual Session and authorized the President to use the influence of his office to usher the idea into reality.

PNBC Annual Session and COVID

On January 21, 2020 a young man in Washington State was diagnosed with novel coronavirus (covid-19), by February 26th we had our first case with a citizen with no travel history and by March 13th the President declared we had a national emergency as the pandemic reached all corners of the world.

Mother Jessie W. Jordan

Regretfully, we announced the passing and home-going of another Progressive sister, Mother Jessie W. Jordan (Oklahoma City, OK), affectionately known as “Mama J,” on January 21, 2020. At 105 years young, the Lord allowed her to take her eternal rest from earthly labor to receiving her eternal reward.

Mildred L. Wormley

Mildred Louise Wormley peacefully went home to be with our Lord and joined the love of her life, Ernest D. Wormley, SR. on November 8, 2019.

Ernest D. Wormley, Sr.

Deacon Ernest D. Wormley peacefully went home to be with our Lord on October 19, 2019 at the age of 90.