My name is Reverend Gregory Bently and I am President of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus.

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; that racial justice is integral in the church?s self-understanding and lived out in every aspect of ministry; and that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is culturally plural in mission and ministry.

Transformational church growth and leadership development also remains a high priority for the NBPC.

Through this brochure, we want to share with you some of the benefits and opportunities for ministry that await you by becoming members of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus. 

We hope you and your congregation will want to learn more about NBPC and join with us for the betterment of God?s works here on earth. 

FACTS ABOUT 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.

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NBPC has an annual increase in membership goal of 20% through 2010.

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NBPC works in programmatic partnership with the Black Congregational Enhancement Office of the General Assembly (NMD); and works with the Advocacy Committee for Racial Ethnic Concerns (ACREC) of the General Assembly to develop recommendations to be acted upon by General Assembly.

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NBPC maintains a data base of its membership in the national office and makes it available to chapters and regions upon request.

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NBPC has an Africa Connection program that includes mission partnering with churches in Africa and in promoting the HOME-BASED AIDS KITS program among our Presbyterian Churches.

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