Members

The NABF represents 35 Baptist denominations, schools, and organizations in Canada and the U.S. with over 19.8 million members and 55,000 congregations.

The diversity and unity of ministry within our membership is one of the core strengths of the North American Baptist Fellowship.

Member Bodies

 

  Year Churches Members
Canada      
Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada      
Canadian Baptists of Ontario & Quebec      
Canadian Baptists of Western Canada      
Canadian National Baptist Convention 2017 404 23,130
Union Baptiste (Union D’Églises Baptistes Francophones Du Canada)      
United States of America       
American Baptist Churches USA 2017 5,081 1,158,875
Baptist General Association of Virginia 2017 1,376 614,575
Baptist General Convention of Texas 2017 5,347 2,024,997
Chin Baptist Churches USA 2016 109 13,315
Convención Bautista Hispania de Texas 2024 1,090 50,000
Converge Worldwide 2016 1,312 322,293
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship 2016 1,800 750,000
Czechoslovak Baptist Convention of USA & Canada 2016 4 700
District of Columbia Baptist Convention 2017 156 40,000
General Association of General Baptists 2017 821 50,365
Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention, USA 2016 2,600 1,160,000
Missionary Baptist Conference, USA 2021 52  
National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. International 2016 12,336 3,106,000
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. 2016 21,145 8,415,100
National Missionary Baptist Convention of America 2004 300 400,000
North American Baptist Conference 2016 380 50,000
Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. 2017 1,200 1,500,000
Russian-Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Union, USA, Inc. 2012 14 950
Seventh Day Baptist General Conference USA & Canada, Ltd.  2017 76 3,000
Union of Latvian Baptists in America
(Amerikas Latviešu Baptistu Apvienība)
2017 5 104
Zomi Baptist Churches of America 2017 36 3,500
Totals for North America    56,641 19,773,653
       
Schools & Organizations      
The Alabama Baptist      
Baylor University      
Buckner International      
Campbellsville University      
Canadian Baptist Ministries      
Hardin-Simmons University      
High Ground Advisors      
No More Violence      
Texans on Mission      

Membership

Individuals, churches, denominations and other Baptist affiliated organizations can all become members of the NABF.

The North American Baptist Fellowship (NABF) exists to promote fellowship and cooperation among Baptists in North America, particularly within the United States and Canada. The NABF serves as a unifying platform, bringing together Baptist denominational bodies, organizations, and individuals who share a common faith and mission. Through collaborative efforts, the NABF seeks to strengthen Baptist witness and work, both regionally and globally, while fostering a spirit of mutual support and engagement among its members.

As the North American regional body of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), the NABF is committed to furthering the aims and objectives of the BWA, ensuring that these are effectively implemented to impact the life of Baptists across North America. Please note that a reference from NABF is also part of the BWA application process.

Membership in the NABF is open to any Baptist denominational body, organization, or individual in the United States or Canada.

Individuals, churches, denominations and other Baptist affiliated organizations can all become members of the NABF.

The North American Baptist Fellowship (NABF) exists to promote fellowship and cooperation among Baptists in North America, particularly within the United States and Canada. The NABF serves as a unifying platform, bringing together Baptist denominational bodies, organizations, and individuals who share a common faith and mission. Through collaborative efforts, the NABF seeks to strengthen Baptist witness and work, both regionally and globally, while fostering a spirit of mutual support and engagement among its members.

As the North American regional body of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), the NABF is committed to furthering the aims and objectives of the BWA, ensuring that these are effectively implemented to impact the life of Baptists across North America. Please note that a reference from NABF is also part of the BWA application process.

Membership in the NABF is open to any Baptist denominational body, organization, or individual in the United States or Canada.

Annual Fee Structure*

In 2024, the NABF Executive Committee moved to approve a new set of giving levels for member bodies based on their size (see below). We hope that these giving levels are helpful, and ask that member bodies give with a spirit of generosity as you make your annual contribution.

  • Individuals: $99

Giving Levels for Member Bodies: 

NABF Denominations Organizations Schools
Contribution  Membership (congregants) Annual Budget Student Body
$2,500 Up to 50,000 Up to $1,000,000 Up to 12,000
$5,000 50,000 – 500,000 $1,000,000 – $25,000,000 12,000 – 25,000
$10,000+ Greater than 500,000 Great than $25,000,000 Greater than 25,000

*Individuals and groups are welcome to consider a contribution greater than what is listed, with the option to give in monthly instalments, if preferred.