NABF Book Conversation – “A History of the Black Baptist Church” by Wayne E. Croft, Sr.
Dr. Melody Maxwell (Acadia Divinity College) and Dr. Wayne Croft, Sr (United Lutheran Seminary) discuss Croft's recent book: A History of the Black Baptist Church: I Don't Feel No Ways Tired (Judson Press, 2020). View their conversation...
NABF Disaster Relief Update: Mississippi Tornadoes
See below the latest instalment from the NABF Disaster Relief Network: DISASTER RELIEF: Mississippi Tornadoes The NABF Disaster Relief Network seeks to share the good work in Disaster Relief that happens within our member groups. Thank...
Article: Churchgoers still tithing but outside of church
https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/faith-culture/churchgoers-still-tithing-but-outside-of-church/Please attend to and read the article referenced below that was recently shared by Baptist Standard under their section Faith & Culture: Churchgoers still tithing but outside of church. It contains fascinating data which has...
Denominational Events
As we each pursue life and mission within the community to which God has called us, it is sometimes helpful to be encouraged by the movements and happenings of our neighbours and fellow journeyers. Below are just a few of the happenings...
Posts about the Pope
This month, our General Secretary Jeremy Bell, met with leaders from the United States Council of Catholic Bishops, along with NABF's Ecumenical Officer Alivn Edwards (of NBC USA). Though firm in and grateful for our Baptist identity, at...
Encouragement in Uncertain Times
Dear All, As the NABF family, we are grateful to be in the company of 'so great a cloud of witnesses'. We count among these the many writers, reporters and editors in our midst. We hope you will find encouragement from the personal story...
8-Week Grant Writing Course with Stephen Broyles
We are excited to share the announcement of an 8 week course offering in Grant Writing by national expert Stephen Broyles of the Magi Group, hosted by NABF member denomination DCBC (District of Columbia Baptist Convention). We had...
In Appreciation of President Jimmy Carter
In Appreciation of President Jimmy Carter As many of you will be aware President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice and end of life care, at home with his wife Rosalynn and family. Our thoughts, prayers and thanksgivings are with President...
Disaster Relief: January 2023 Update
Find below the latest update from our Disaster Relief Coordinator, James Barbour. This update highlights just some of the good work being done in disaster relief and recovery lately by the denominational partners of the NABF. (To read...
Resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25 is known as the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Along with praying for and working toward the unity of the church, this is a great opportunity to read and discuss reports from the Baptist World Alliance's international...
‘I Have a Dream’
While America celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. day today, the whole Christian and secular world notes the importance of this Baptist minister's powerful influence and the ongoing challenge his legacy offers. In whatever context we live,...
Our New President & Executive
We are thrilled to announce that on January 10th at 1pm ET, the North American Baptist Fellowship welcomed our new President Emmett Dunn. Rev. Dunn will be known to may of you from his work with Lott Carey where he now serves as Executive...
Do Not Grow Weary
A specific verse has come to my attention over the last week, which to me is a wonderful introduction to this new year with all its concerns and possibilities. Please receive it in these two different iterations, from The Message (v...
Advent Greetings 2022
Warm greetings of this holy season, from NABF General Secretary Jeremy Bell.
Presidential Transition: Join us January 10th
NABF Presidential & Officer Transition 2023 HOSTED BY Samuel Tolbert, NABF President Please join us on January 10th at 1pm ET as North American Baptist Fellowship introduces our new President Emmett Dunn. We are also excited to...
NABF Annual Meeting 2022: Videos posted
Speaker videos of Katharine Hayhoe, Daniel Whitehead, Daynette Snead-Perez and Jonathan Smith from our 2022 Annual Meeting.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dear Friends and Colleagues, On the occasion of this year's American Thanksgiving we want to wish all of our state-side brothers and sisters within the North American Baptist Fellowship a very warm and restful holiday. May you find rest...
Register Now: NABF Annual Meeting
REGISTER NOW We are so looking forward to having you at our Annual Meeting on October 25-26. More details about the meeting are available on our Events page.
“Service in life, hope in death”
At the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby shared a sermon which was both powerful and deeply relevant to all Christian leaders of our time. Read the full text of the sermon below. The pattern for many...
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II
For Canadians and many other countries throughout the world, Queen Elizabeth II was head of state for over 7 decades. She was devout in her faith, and often cited her dependence on the Lord for the exercise of her duties. Paraphrasing an...
Fuller Seminary’s New President
Dear All, I wanted to share the exciting news regarding David Emmanuel Goatley, former lead of Lott Carey, Past President of the North American Baptist Fellowship, an eminent leader in the Baptist World Alliance and a founding member of...
2022 NABF Annual Meeting
Join us for fellowship, inspiring conversation, networking opportunities and many ways to offer and receive support from one another.
New: Resources from George Bullard
Our NABF family is full of a diversity of resources. We're excited to share with you a set of rich resources being made available by past General Secretary of the NABF, George Bullard. Please see below for access to number of rich...
Christian Nationalism – NABF discussions
The topic of Christina Nationalism is of particular and current interest. We wanted to revisit two discussions of the NABF's Scholars Collaboration, led last year by Derek Hatch, the Coordinator of the NABF Scholars Collaboration. In the...
EBF Ukraine Update – July 27
See below, the latest update on the situation in Ukraine from our sister organization the European Baptist Federation. Dear sisters and brothers, The war in Ukraine has passed the 150 day mark. As much of the world goes on vacation, war...
Annual Meeting: Join us!
VIDEO: Jeremy shares a little about why you should join us for this year's Annual Meeting October 24-25. https://youtu.be/8b1xh0Xx_e4 DETAILS WHEN: October 24 & 25, 2022WHERE: in person at Falls Church, VA (BWA Headquarters)ONLINE:...
NABF Annual Meeting 2022
This year's North American Baptist Fellowship Annual Meeting will be hosted in Falls Church, VA at the BWA Headquarters. We are excited to be able to gather in person after two years, but will also be offering the option of virtual...
NABF Disaster Relief Network
Dear All, Last week we hosted a meeting online of the NABF Disaster Relief Network. Our aim in our disaster relief work within the NABF is threefold: Highlight the good disaster relief and recovery work that is being done within the NABF...
Praying for Ukraine & An update from our sister organization: EBF
We are grateful for the work that is being done on the ground in Ukraine and beyond its borders by Baptists within the European Baptist Federation (EBF). Please read on for an update from their team about the good work they are doing, and...
Congratulations Simmons College!
We're excited to announce that Simmons College of Kentucky has received a gift of $10,000,000 from the Brown-Forman Corporation of Louisville. Simmons College of Kentucky is Louisville's only HBCU. It is affiliated with the National...