National Missionary Baptist Convention of America

National Missionary Baptist Convention of America
ClassificationWestern Christian
OrientationProtestant
TheologyBaptist
PolityCongregationalist
PresidentAnthony E. Sharp, I
AssociationsBaptist World Alliance
HeadquartersDallas, Texas
TerritoryNorth America
Origin1988
Dallas, Texas
Separated fromNational Baptist Convention of America
SeparationsInstitutional Missionary Baptist Conference of America
Congregations7,564
Members2,428,820
Other name(s)National Missionary Baptist Convention
Official websitewww.nmbca.org

The National Missionary Baptist Convention of America (NMBCA), also known as the National Missionary Baptist Convention (NMBC), is a predominantly African American Baptist Christian denomination. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the National Missionary Baptists—claiming continuity as the convention of R.H. Boyd—were formed in 1988. The convention is currently led by Dr. Anthony Sharp, I as president.

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