Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.

The Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) is a vital Baptist denomination based in Washington, DC, serving an estimated membership of 2.5 million people across the United States and internationally. As the denominational home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., PNBC offers comprehensive ministry programs and support services designed to strengthen congregations and their communities. The organization provides humanitarian support initiatives, disaster preparedness resources, and Christian education programs through its Congress of Christian Education, which plans leadership development and educational programming at the annual session. PNBC operates specialized ministries including the Pastors Mentoring Initiative, which creates networks of support and mentoring for new pastors serving less than seven years, and the Social Justice Commission, which advances human and civil rights through policy advocacy, congregational mobilization, community education, and direct action. The convention also serves families through programs for singles in ministry, youth engagement through The Pew Podcast and other educational initiatives, and couples in ministry empowerment programs. Additionally, PNBC maintains the National Training School for Women and Girls and operates a historic district in Washington, DC, standing as monumental symbols of educational and civil rights progress. The organization's comprehensive approach addresses critical issue priorities including racial justice, public education equity, ecological justice, economic reparation, and criminal justice reform, making it a resource for congregations seeking to advance their mission in their communities.