Established 1963

About the Convention

Our Mission

The Missouri Progressive Missionary Baptist State Convention, Inc. was commissioned in the year of our Lord, 1963. We believe in the principles, tenets, and doctrines proclaimed in the Holy Bible. Because of the rise and progress of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., we have been offered a new and generative concept of religious work through Fellowship, Progress, Service and Peace.

Our Goals

To preach, teach and receive the Word of God.
To promote, encourage and support Evangelism, the Ministry of Christ's Mission, Christian Stewardship, Baptist Doctrine, and Christian Education.
To protect a oneness of purpose, continuity of methods and strive for the brotherhood of all mankind.

Our Nine Departments

Home Mission Board

Oversees home mission work and the Convention camp, extending outreach and care to churches and communities across the state.

Congress of Christian Education

Provides direction in the selection of text and study material to ensure an understanding of Doctrine and Convention Policy. Responsible for the Leadership School.

Laymen's Department

Composed of male members performing the evangelistic work of the church in the home, community and abroad. Focused on good stewardship and commitment.

Minister's Wives and Widows

Supports the wives of ministers and widows of deceased ministers who have come from across our state to solidify themselves in fellowship.

Music Department

Responsible for providing music for all State Convention meetings, worship services, and the Annual Session and Congress of Christian Education.

Ushers and Health Unit

Promotes the total program of ushering through training and prayer, while keeping the health and well-being of convention members in the forefront.

Women's Department

Unites all women in our Convention into a fellowship that promotes spiritual growth and strengthens commitment to the mission of the church.

Youth Department

Trains youth ages 2 to 24 in all facets of Convention work, providing hands-on training and opportunities to demonstrate their talents and abilities.

Social Justice Department

Expresses and promotes socially progressive views, advocating for better treatment in matters of race, equal opportunities, rights and human dignity.

State Presidents

Rev. Earl E. Nance, Sr.*

1963 - 1967

Rev. W. H. White, Sr.*

1967 - 1974

Rev. John E. Lloyd*

1974 - 1975

Rev. James A. Winston, Sr.*

1975 - 1979

Rev. E. G. Shields, Sr.

1979 - 1983

Rev. Joseph B. Randolph*

1983 - 1986

Rev. Dr. James A. Howard, Sr.*

1986 - 1990

Rev. Dr. Earl E. Nance, Jr.

1990 - 1994

Rev. Albert L. Manson, Sr.*

1994 - 1998

Rev. Dr. Joseph Clark*

1998 - 2002

Rev. Dr. L. Henderson Bell, Jr.

2002 - 2006

Rev. Harold Rogers, Sr.*

2006 - 2010

Rev. Nathan Buie, Sr.

2010 - 2014

Rev. Albert L. Manson, Sr.*

2014 - 2018

Rev. Dr. L. Henderson Bell, Jr.

2018 - 2021

Bishop James A. Howard Jr.

2021 - 2026

Rev. Dr. Fredrick Lemons II

2026 - Present

* Received their heavenly reward

State Constitution

The State Constitution and By-Laws are available in the Document Library for registered church leaders.