GMBC Baptist Headquarters located at 155 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., N.W. in Atlanta, Georgia, serves as the official office for the Parent Body of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc. and is the central source of support and convention services.

 

Founded in 1870 in Augusta, Georgia, The General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia ("GMBC") is the largest organization of African Americans in the state of Georgia. The original purpose of the Convention was to bring Black Baptists together for Christian Education and fellowship throughout the state. For over 126 years, GMBC has provided educational and enrichment programs for thousands of Georgia Baptists.

The mission of the Convention has expanded extensively throughout the years. In addition to its commitment to Christian Education and Service, GMBC owns and operates several facilities which provide support to its membership of over 600 churches, representing thousands of African American Baptists in Georgia.

GMBC is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. which represents over 8.6 million Black Baptist throughout the world.

GMBC Baptist Headquarters located at 155 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., N.W. in Atlanta, Georgia, serves as the official office for the Parent Body of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc. and is the central source of support and convention services.





 

 GMBC Officers

Rev. Dr. Kenneth B. Martin
Convention President
Augusta, GA

Dr. James Potts
Vice President at Large
Villa Rica, GA

Rev. Fred Favors
Eastern Region Vice-President
Thomson, GA
Districts: 8, 10, 12

Rev. Ananias Hopkins
Southern Region Vice-President
Thomasville, GA
Districts: 1, 2, 11

Rev. LaCoya Day
Northern Region Vice-President
Columbus, GA
Districts: 5, 7, 9

Rev. Sinclair Thorne
Western Region Vice-President
Hinesville, GA
Districts: 3, 4, 6

Rev. Richard Hall
Secretary
Pooler, GA

Rev. Veon Williams
Assistant Secretary
Camilla, GA

Rev. Ervin Richards
Treasurer
Austell, GA

Sis. Brenda Eason
Director of Operations & Convention Planning
Atlanta, GA

Bro. David Sharpe
Director of Music
Reidsville, GA

Rev. Mark Seals
Chairman of the Board of Christian Education
Decatur, GA

Dr. Roberta Hatcher
Director of Christian Education
Augusta, GA

Sis. Vivian Thomas
Statistician
Macon, GA

Dr. Cameron M. Alexander
President Emeritus
Atlanta, GA



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