Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21)

Our Mission

Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21) is a vital ministry of the Baltimore-Washington Conference committed to equipping, resourcing, and empowering Black churches to thrive spiritually, missionally, and organizationally in a rapidly changing world.

Our Purpose

SBC21 exists to:

• Support and sustain the growth and vitality of historically Black congregations.
• Develop and deploy leaders who are rooted in faith, culturally attuned, and missionally driven.
• Confront systemic inequities and foster spiritual transformation through the lens of the Black church experience.
• Build strategic partnerships between congregations, communities, and conference leadership.

Current Initiatives for 2025-2026

• Culture of Call: Cultivating pathways for Black clergy and lay leadership through mentorship, discernment, and intentional recruitment.
• Vital Congregations: Supporting churches with tools for strategic planning, worship innovation, and congregational care.
• Community Impact: Partnering with local and regional initiatives to address racial justice, economic empowerment, and holistic well-being.

Leadership

Rev. Ron Triplett, Chair,
Rev. Dr. Stacey Cole Wilson, Conference Staff Liaison,

Get Involved

Want to learn more, participate in a leadership cohort, or bring SBC21 resources to your church? Email us. To learn about SBC21 national, please visit SBC21.org.

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