In June 2022 the NBF co-sponsored the very first “We Are Better Together” conference with a focus on strengthening the partnership between the General Council, the 66 Districts and our 24 Ethnic/ Language Fellowships. All three ministry entities have the goal of serving, resourcing and facilitating the work of every Assemblies of God local church. […]
There is a wave coming our way! It is estimated that there will be 3,000-5,000 lead pastoral transitions and resignations in the next 5-10 years (mostly coming from the Baby Boomers generation). If ever there was a time for churches to plan for the future, that time is now. Doug Clay and Ron McManus recently founded Legacy […]
The first Regional Conferences with the theme NEXT, will be held in 2023. Minneapolis was the site in May 2023. New York will be the second regional conference site on June 12-13. (Additional regional conferences in both Northern California and Southern California are in final planning stages.) These conferences provide leadership workshops on engaging the next […]
As a pastor or ministry leader how do you build a foundation of life in your church and community? God created each one of us in His image and intended for all human lives to matter and to thrive. Black lives have been impacted and even cut short as a result of criminal justice, health […]
We have a new addition to our team! Many of you have been introduced to Tom Lyon, who has served as a Central Region Rep in Minnesota for the last several years. He has graciously accepted a new appointment as the new Central Region Director. Tom and Trina have been key instruments in implementing WI+H […]
February 24th and 25th the WI+H team headed to Detroit for a WI+H Studio. The studio was led by strategist and expert practitioner Tronn Moller. Detroit Leaders delved into the needs of your communities and received insight and strategy for addressing pain points within them. Bishop Harvey shared some of his key motivations and points of […]
Kathy Jones Co-Sponsors NBF Central Region PATSUA Breakfast In October, Kathy Jones co-sponsored a free Breakfast Get Together for NBF Central Region attendees of the PUTSUA Annual Leadership Conference held at Victory In Christ Kingdom Church in Chicago, IL. It featured great food, fellowship, information on the vision of the NBF shared by NBF President […]
UPCAG Centennial Celebration The UPCAG was birthed in 1919. However, because of the sin of racism, the Assemblies of God would not embrace their African American missionaries. In 2014, former AG General Superintendent, Dr. George O. Wood was instrumental in a move of reconciliation between the fellowships. Today, the UPCAG has churches in the USA, […]
Will Jones & wife Jennifer Lead in India Will Jones serves as the 40U and Missions representative of the NBF. He and his wife, Jennifer, led a team of 8 people to India in September. In 2019, a national initiative was begun in partnership with the NBF and GWM in an effort to diversify the […]
Message From the President’s Desk Merry CHRISTmas and Happy New Year from the National Black Fellowship Office and Team. Jesus is the reason for the season!!! This is the season we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also a season of succession and transition for me. Last year, I began a Lead Pastor’s […]
