The National Black Presbyterian Caucus
The National Black Presbyterian Caucus (NBPC) was organized in 1987 to:
advocate for racial justice, maximize black participation in the life and mission of the church, facilitate the discussion and communication of issues and the development of strategies and be the focal point of the celebration of the Black religious heritage.
Worship service held during national event.
Today the NBPC is an organization of inter-generational Black Presbyterians who are committed to Jesus Christ and who work to ensure that:
- the witness of Presbyterians of African descent is healthy, growing, dynamic and empowering
- racial justice is integral in the church’s self-understanding and lived out in every aspect of ministry
- the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is culturally plural in mission and ministry
Transformational church growth and leadership development also remain a high priority for the NBPC.
NBPC represents the historic legacy and continuing existence of a Black Caucus in the Presbyterian Church which was first organized by Black clergy in 1856 at Shiloh Presbyterian Church of New York City.
The NBPC provides the vessel for African American leadership to “raise our prophetic voices to the larger church, the nation and the world.”
The African American Congregational Support Office works in partnership with the NBPC to realize strategies that enable the African-American leaders, pastors, elders and others to increase their natural and spiritual leadership capacity in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and congregations to develop a viable plan for the growth of the members, congregation and community.
Download the National Black Presbyterian Caucus Board of Directors (2007-2009) directory. |
