Organized in 1877, the District of Columbia Baptist Convention (DCBC) consists of more than 150 churches in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia working to have a bold, Christ-centered, and spiritually transformational impact on the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Their churches vary in size, worship styles and ministry activities, but each one is committed to building God's kingdom in our community, nation, and world. DCBC is committed to strengthening its member churches to advance God's kingdom. They strive to support their member churches by providing ministry resources and opportunities for networking, fellowship, corporate worship, and training, as well as by undergirding their programs and activities. In addition, the Convention seeks to inspire courageous, missional engagement amongst member congregations, organizations, entities, groups, and individuals committed to our values and the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) in the spirit of the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40). DCBC is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA and the Progressive National Baptist Convention. DCBC is also a member of the Baptist World Alliance and partners with many other Baptist bodies and faith-based organizations.
Howard University School of Divinity (HUSD) is one of the oldest fully accredited theological schools affiliated with the Association of Theological Schools in the United States. And, as one of the 12 schools and colleges within Howard, it is the only African-American theological school connected to a comprehensive category I research institution. HUSD educates and forms leaders to serve and transform religious and educational institutions and society. It is committed to enabling all students—particularly those interested in ordained ministry and doctoral study—to acquire a comprehensive theological education. HUSD emphasizes inquiry into the religious and cultural heritage of African Americans, the African Diaspora and African. The school offers the M.Div., M.A. (Religious Studies), and D.Min. degrees, with plans for a Ph.D.
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership was formed within Wesley Theological Seminary in 2003 to promote the effective and faithful practice of Christian leadership in the church and the world. Over the past 20 years, the Center has become a trusted resource for church leadership ideas, research, resources, and training so that congregations and denominations thrive, serve, and grow. Founded on the premise that effective leadership is critical to fruitful ministry, the center helps seminary students, clergy, lay leaders, and denominational leaders enhance their leadership effectiveness and help develop leadership in others. Their approach is grounded in identifying the strategic issues critical to the church’s future and discerning “actionable strategic insights” that can guide congregations and church leaders. Current work is focused on three priorities essential to the future of the church: 1) Helping congregations and denominations reach more people, younger people, and more diverse people; 2) Helping individual church leadership enhance their effectiveness. 3) Helping congregations secure adequate funding for ministry.
The Patriots Technology Training Center is a membership, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1997. The center focuses on introducing young people to the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). The Mission is “Empowering Students Through Technology”. The program includes a Youth Summit on Technology, Summer Camp, and the Patriots STEM Carnival. We also engage in Amusement Park Design, Biology/Chemistry/Math, Biomedical, Cyber Security, Flight Simulation, Lego Robotics, Science Bowl, Solar System, Hackathon, and Video Designing Competitions. The Center will bring relevant programming ideas to help the faith community keep youth and young adults engaged.
The Prince George’s Baptist Association is currently comprised of over 80 churches located in Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County and Washington, D.C. We exists is to: (a). Encourage a vital and growing fellowship between churches so that our shared experiences in faith and practice may serve to strengthen and inspire one another in our Christian commitment and our service to the Lord; (b). Give and receive assistance, one to another, in planning, organizing, promoting and improving our ability and efficiency in carrying our the commission of our Lord. To help lead all people to discipleship and to teach the requirements of discipleship in all of life; (c). Seek out specific needs for evangelism, missions and ministry within our Association area and to enlist individual churches or group of churches to meet these needs; and (d). Strive to promote communication and needed relationship between our Association and the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and the Southern Baptist Convention and to interpret the Southern Baptist programs and methodology to the churches of the Association.
The Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., (PNBC) is a vital Baptist denomination with an estimated membership of 1.5 million people. PNBC was formed to give full voice, sterling leadership and active support to the American and world fight for human freedom. The convention was the denominational home and platform for the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who addressed every annual session of the Convention until his death in 1968. New generations of Progressive Baptists are continuing the struggle for full voter registration, education and participation in society, economic empowerment and development, closing the digital divide, and the realization of universal human rights and total human liberation for all people.
Theological Seminary prepares over 700 students annually to become exemplary teachers, preachers, and leaders in the world today. Founded by the United Methodist Church, the school serves students from over 25 denominations. The mission of Wesley Theological Seminary is to equip Christians for leadership in the church and the world, to advance theological scholarship, and to model a prophetic voice in the public square. Wesley is a teaching seminary and a service-oriented community. Their graduates are in ministry in all 50 states and in 20 countries as leaders of churches and other service organizations. Wesley offers the M.Div, MA, MTS (Master of Theological Studies), and D.Min degrees to support lay learners, emerging scholars, future clergy, and life-long learners in their theological studies.
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