Established 1963
Our Convention
Since its founding in 1963, the Missouri Progressive Missionary Baptist State Convention has been led by faithful servants who carried the vision of fellowship, progress, service and peace across Missouri.
Rev. Earl E. Nance, Sr.
1963 - 1967
Founding President
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. W. H. White, Sr.
1967 - 1974
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. John E. Lloyd
1974 - 1975
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. James A. Winston, Sr.
1975 - 1979
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. E. G. Shields, Sr.
1979 - 1983
Rev. Joseph B. Randolph
1983 - 1986
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. Dr. James A. Howard, Sr.
1986 - 1990
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. Dr. Earl E. Nance, Jr.
1990 - 1994
Rev. Albert L. Manson, Sr.
1994 - 1998
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. Dr. Joseph Clark
1998 - 2002
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. Dr. L. Henderson Bell, Jr.
2002 - 2006
Rev. Harold Rogers, Sr.
2006 - 2010
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. Nathan Buie, Sr.
2010 - 2014
Rev. Albert L. Manson, Sr.
2014 - 2018
Served a second term
Received their heavenly reward
Rev. Dr. L. Henderson Bell, Jr.
2018 - 2021
Served a second term
Bishop James A. Howard Jr.
2021 - 2026
Rev. Dr. Fredrick Lemons II
2026 - Present