TORCHBEARER AWARD

GBCNJ: In 2024 the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey, Inc. will celebrate 120 years of service. As we approach that historic milestone, I am grateful on this occasion to have six of the immediate past presidents and the membership at-large share recognition by The Positive Community. Rev. Dr. Calvin McKinney (President Emeritus), Rev. Dr. William McKinley Freeman, Rev. Dr. Perry Simmons Jr., Rev. Dr. Guy Campbell Jr. Rev. Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr., and Rev. Dr. George A. Blackwell III. We are a fellowship of Baptist Churches throughout the state of New Jersey. We have a great history and a great future.

UMBCNJ: Three presidents have served the United Missionary Baptist Convention of NJ with spiritual maturity and distinction since its founding in April 2013: Rev. Dr. Kenneth D.R. Clayton, Rev. Dr. Robert L. Curry, and Rev. Dr. Marilyn M. Harris. On Saturday December 10, 2022, Rev. André W. Milteer was installed as the convention’s fourth president. United Missionary Baptist Convention’s journey together is dynamic, nurturing, uplifting, and inspiring.