64th PNBC Annual Session Set to Unite Faith, Justice & Action in Chicago
Dates: July 20–23, 2025
Location: McCormick Place, South Building, Chicago, IL
Hosted by: Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC)
A Historic Gathering at a Critical Time
The spirit of justice, spiritual renewal, and collective empowerment will take center stage as the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC) prepares to host its 64th Annual Session from Sunday, July 20 through Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at McCormick Place’s South Building in Chicago.
What began in 1961 as a movement grounded in social justice and civil rights now continues to flourish, drawing leaders, clergy, laypersons, and youth from across the country. The annual session is more than a convention—it’s a moment of national reflection, collective worship, strategy, and ministry visioning.
What Makes This Year Special?
This year’s session comes at a pivotal moment. With global tensions, economic shifts, and evolving challenges in both church and society, the PNBC 64th Annual Session offers an opportunity to gather under the banner of faith-based action, leadership, and transformation.
Expect four days filled with:
- Powerful worship services and dynamic preaching
- Mission-focused plenaries on justice, education, and civic engagement
- Youth and young adult programs geared toward future leadership
- Training workshops for church leaders, pastors, and laypersons
- Recognition of community champions and ministry milestones
Whether you serve from the pulpit, the pew, or the streets—there’s space for you here.
More Than a Meeting—It’s a Movement
The Progressive National Baptist Convention has always stood as a theological and social beacon, rooted in its historic support for civil rights, equity, and economic justice. This year’s session stays true to that legacy while embracing a new generation of leadership and community-focused impact.
From pastors to professors, from community organizers to everyday disciples—the Annual Session creates a space where the Black church gathers not just to speak, but to listen, to serve, and to mobilize.
Chicago: A City of Legacy and Spirit
Hosting the session in Chicago—a city rich with history in civil rights, gospel, and political activism—brings even more meaning to the gathering. McCormick Place South Building, with its accessibility, modern facilities, and lakeside location, provides the ideal setting for a convention of this scale and significance.
Outside the convention halls, attendees can also explore Chicago’s historic churches, vibrant food scene, and cultural landmarks—from the DuSable Museum of African American History to the shores of Lake Michigan.
Who Will Be There?
- National church leadership and executive board members
- Local pastors, ministers, and church staff
- Seminary and divinity students
- Christian educators and Sunday school directors
- Youth ministry leaders and emerging voices
- Social justice advocates and nonprofit organizers
- Delegates from across the United States and international branches
The event is intergenerational, interregional, and inclusive, reflecting the breadth and strength of the Progressive National Baptist family.
Registration & Information
Those planning to attend are encouraged to register through the official PNBC website. Early registration is recommended for delegates, presenters, and ministry leaders seeking lodging and access to all programming.
🔗 Register Now: https://pnbc.org
Registration includes:
- Entry to all official Annual Session activities
- Access to workshops, worship, and panels
- Convention materials and community resource guides
- Youth and family program options
- Opportunities to connect through PNBC’s ministries and auxiliaries
Looking Ahead with Faith
As the 64th Annual Session unfolds, one thing remains certain—PNBC’s mission continues. The calling to preach the Gospel, pursue justice, educate the church, and serve the community remains at the heart of this gathering.
This July, in the heart of Chicago, faith will meet action once again. The Progressive National Baptist Convention invites you to stand together—for truth, for transformation, and for the future.
