Intro to Dr. Boise Kimber NBC President 2025
We’ve got ourselves a new convention president—Dr. Boise Kimber! He just stepped into the big role at the National Baptist Convention (NBC), USA, and while it can be exciting, I remain reserved for reasons to be discussed shortly.
The election occurred at the annual session with Saints (and church members) from all over the nation gathering to pick our next leader.
Boise came out on top after a real nail-biter of a vote, beating out some other heavy hitters with his heartfelt call for unity, a fresh take on things, and keeping social justice front and center.
By social justice, I am not speaking about the false, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) demonic nonsense rather the "whosoever ifs" Jesus Christ came to redeem!
I can only imagine, based on my local experience with "thirst trap" preachers, how "gangster" things got behind the scenes while selecting a new president. I have been physically assaulted, threatened, and most recently declared "persona non grata" by local clerical interests.
Non-regenerate, lustful preachers will do anything, say anything, and destroy whoever they must to gain power, prestige, and position.
Nevertheless, a little about our new president of the National Baptist Convention USA: Dr. Boise hails from Georgia and has been pastoring First Calvary Baptist Church in New Haven, Connecticut, for over 20 years—talk about dedication!
With his doctorate in ministry and a passion for tackling big issues like racial equality and education, he’s been one of us for a long time, always speaking up for what matters.
Having him lead the NBC seems to offer renewed promise but the question is, will Dr. Boise have the courage to cast out the money-changers, and walk fearlessly while leading the Lord's people?
What are NBC USA's Missional Imperatives
While new promises linger in the air, I find myself uninspired and disconnected. This is not because I seek to build my own "fiefdom" at the expense of others. Rather, it stems from a genuine concern for the mission and unity of our collective body.
My formative years were spent in the United States Marine Corps, where two principles were sacrosanct: commitment to the mission and unwavering loyalty to the other Marines even at the cost of one's own life.
While the weapons we wield in the kingdom are not carnal, when I was called to preach, I believed the love we shared as leaders would be even more powerful. Yet, the opposite is true.
It is with much shame that I still trust cold-blooded killer Marines whom I served with, more than the men of the cloth.
The reasons are detailed in Vol. I of Black Church Chronicles: The Hireling.
However, there are blessed bright spots to report! At the state level in Iowa, I have been inspired by the service of our Vice President, Dr. Franz Whitfield, and I firmly believe our President, Dr. Jonathan Whitfield, is a man of God.
However, it is evident that our ecosystem, stretching from local districts, to state, and finally at the national level seem somewhat disjointed.
While some may argue this is a side-effect of our autonomous structure, I contend that this does not make it godly. Whatever church Paul happened to be rebuking and encouraging (not that these are mutually exclusive), "unity" was a primary theme.
After pastoring for some years, I still struggle to understand what the NBC USA stands for, beyond collecting money, engaging in church politics, and pursuing prestige. That said, I must acknowledge the excellence of the Sunday School curriculum—it is well-packaged and effective for discipling God’s people.
As a Christian apologist, I would not hesitate to discard it if it were substandard, just as I removed the misleading depiction of "white Jesus" from God's House!
Furthermore, what does the NBC USA stand against besides Republicans? I am particularly interested in hearing an apologetic defense of radical Democratic policies, such as those recently promoted by prominent church leader Jamal Bryant.
Dr. Bryant, who leads a Baptist church, even went so far as to call other black Christians who do not support radical Democrat policies such as the LGBTQ+ agenda "coons."
It is striking that Jesus healed, ministered to, and even submitted to the authority of Rome—Israel’s political occupier—yet some leaders resort to divisive language and vitriol against other Christians who are Republicans.
We should confront and call out sin but who is "less" sinful between these two parties? I am trusting that black preachers are not as simple as to believe because one "pats us on the head" and the other "kicks us in the rear," either truly cares for us.
How can we reconcile this with the call to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us?
Moreover, it remains a mystery to me how any truly anointed preacher of Jesus, after reviewing legislation on the congressional website (rather than relying on partisan media), can wholeheartedly support either political party.
Both parties have failed to fully align with the aspirations of the Black community.
To be frank, Dr. Kimber offered a speech with vague promises of upgrading NBC offices and making cosmetic changes, but it lacked substantive vision or actionable steps.
He means well, but there is a huge issue with this promise. At the local level, I have witnessed many conflicts of interest where pastors prioritize raising funds for their own congregations over supporting community organizations which they simultaneously lead.
There is one church leader in this city who has mastered the art of the "grift" and shuffling money into organizations he has "more" control over is a strategic imperative. Thin is the line between preaching and pimping while watching this reprobate.
This reflects a broader issue: as Jesus taught, "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other" (Matt. 6:24).
Let me be more blasphemous to entrenched orthodoxy: Can the convention be effectively led by a man of divided loyalties in the manner in which it deserves?
I pray that Dr. Kimber's leadership will bring clarity, unity, and a renewed focus on the mission of the NBC USA. However, we need more than black preacher rhetoric—we need a vision that inspires and unites us as we strive to fulfill God’s purpose.
Let' be real, whether local, state or national, there is rarely a nexus moment where eternal alignment occurs, and that we are all one Body in Christ.
Divided loyalty reigns and our theological thought leaders believe that voting for Democrats who support homosexual marriage and murdering children in the womb, is better than what white Christian nationalists support (racism exclusion, not pleading the cause of the poor, etc)?
A local preacher told me, when I challenged him on this point, "I don't support everything they do. To me, it is based on the totality of the evidence." If one votes for a candidate, and that person continually uses that authority to carry out godlesness, that is supporting what they do.
Well, at least according to the Christological doctrine of bidding evil doers godspeed.
So, the convention believes the Bible has been reduced to supporting the "lesser of two evils?"
For those who follow this brand of satanism, please provide a short apologetical (in the comment section) in support of party politics being biblical.
Clarify The Value-Added Services
Over the years, my congregation has raised tens of thousands of dollars to send me to the national convention which, until recently, was led by Dr. Jerry Young.
Yet, each time, I’ve found more value in reallocating those resources—and our yearly assessments due to the convention—to causes that offer clarity of purpose, compelling results, and reproducible outcomes through other organizations.
Our dearly departed former Moderator of the Eastern District of the Iowa State Convention, Pastor Michael E. Coleman of Antioch MBC (Waterloo, Iowa), made his vision clear and it inspired me!
His leadership was a testament to what purposeful, mission-driven collaboration could achieve and Coleman is not unique in this manner. There must be such men at the convention level.
The question is can Dr. Kimber identify them in time, before the hyenas begin nipping at his heels to get their preacher pimp game on. Moreover, I cannot attest that Dr. Kimber, himself, in not such a man.
Some have told me, "Go to the national and find out, Doc. It’s a great time." But I can’t help but measure my expectations against my experiences at the local level. Having been around many of these men for years—though less so recently—I’ve observed that they don’t even seem to like each other.
This has been my greatest heartbreak in ministry. Nothing I have suffered at the hands of God's people has been as hurtful as watching leadership despise one another out of pure selfishness.
Based on the recent infighting surrounding the presidential election of NBC USA, I can only imagine that these same demonic rivalries exist nationally, with men who smile in each other’s faces but secretly desire to either pimp the others or get away entirely.
This produces a deep sorrow in me, especially since I once served alongside men who were willing to die for one another, so closely knit were we.
It is as if we do not fully believe what we preach to others, yet we present ourselves as sold-out defenders of the faith.
In summation, what does the National Baptist Convention USA stand for, beyond self-aggrandizement, collecting money, and supporting a radical Democratic agenda?
Furthermore, how will Dr. Kimber, touch the lives of small church members and, by extension, local communities through us? Will he even address petty satanic rivalry in the convention?
Based on how his election win unfolded, does the righteous high ground exist in him to address such evil?
DEI is Not Affirmative Action
While I appreciate Dr. Kimber's focus on "inclusion" (particularly of women), I urge our leader to define this carefully. The Democratic Party’s embrace of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has led to policies that Bible-believing Christians should find deeply troubling.
For example, Democrats public proclamation that there are more than two genders (male and female) is antithetical to a biblical worldview and lies at the heart of their DEI-driven assault on the gospel.
For all of Donald Trump’s craziness and faults, I praise the Lord that during his inaugural address, he reminded the world that there are only two genders—a truth rooted in Scripture.
Though few will say so publicly, this assault on the throne of God began under President Barack Obama, continued under Joe Biden, and would have been amplified had Kamala Harris won the presidency.
Hearkening back to Jamal Bryant, he not only endorsed this hater of Jesus, but also allowed her into the pulpit of the church he leads to trumpet godlessness.
Yet, who can forget 2015, when the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, that President Obama illuminated the White House in the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag?
The foundation of this demonic DEI policy is not rooted in traditional Affirmative Action or the hard-won gains of the Civil Rights Movement.
Instead, it seeks to redefine biblical norms of sexuality. DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) has become a vehicle for advancing LGBTQ+ ideologies—a cause the Black church has tacitly supported while claiming to oppose it on biblical grounds.
Furthermore, it is outrageous that the Black church has become entangled with the atheistic, godless Black Lives Matter movement. It seems that light and darkness, righteousness and unrighteousness, can indeed find fellowship if they advance the cause of "blackness."
During the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., despite the immense struggles, never allowed groups like SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) and the radical, godless ideologies of figures like Stokely Carmichael to hijack the church’s leadership.
His commitment to nonviolent resistance set a standard we must strive to uphold and I am not saying Dr. King was sinless in all he did.
Yet, until this Prophet was murdered, there was no doubt who, exactly, was still in charge of the movement! This is a much more worthy cause for Dr. Kimber and his leadership team to pursue rather than support of godless liberal policies.
As Christians, we must ensure that our values are not compromised in the name of inclusion, even as we recognize that the gospel itself is the ultimate document of inclusivity.
Where does the National Baptist Convention USA stand on LGBTQ+ issues, the co-opting of true Affirmative Action, and our alignment with Black Lives Matter—a movement that, in many ways, serves as an extension of the LGBTQ+ agenda?
Dr. Kimber mentioned "women" with respect to inclusivity but with all due respect, that is easy. A black woman just served four year as the second most powerful (worldly) person alive, second only to the President of the United States (Joe Biden).
Allowing our sisters on the board of the National Baptist Convention is an achievement which somehow shifts the conversation? Hardly.
I am hopeful that Dr. Kimber, if being "black" and "relevant" matters more than righteousness, at least has the courage to say so plainly and not allow his intentions to be masked in black church tropes.
Bravo on Mental Illness
I applaud Dr. Kimber's willingness to at least claim an intent on confronting the stigma of mental illness. Our church recently completed a this six-part sermon series on this topic, and it was deeply impactful.
But how will the convention, under Dr. Kimber's guidance, leverage this momentum to spark a national conversation and outreach to the mentally ill within our own congregations?
Many in our community believe that "neck-up" sickness (mental illness) is somehow worse than "shoulder-down" illness (cancer, diabetes, etc.). Yet both have spiritual origins (sin), and a close examination of Scripture reveals that God never treated curses or healing differently for either.
Consider the biblical characters who, by today’s standards, might be diagnosed with conditions like depression (Job and Jeremiah), ADHD (Peter), or even those who desired God-assisted suicide (Elijah, Moses, Jonah).
Their stories remind us that mental health struggles are not new—and that God’s grace and healing are available to all.
The gospel messaging opportunities are nearly limitless in this area. Dr. Kimber has hundreds (or more) competent preachers who can write online articles on this topic, attach this to a convention blog, and run the tables in Google search.
Why are there no Sunday School lessons on the topic?
Shoot, I am getting excited just thinking about such an endevour in Jesus's Name!
What if just twenty-five (25) writers submitted a 800 word, topic specific (optimized for search) article monthly?
In the most literal sense, the convention could ROCK Google and slay satan's hold on the Lord's heritage quickly.
Does Dr. Kimber, however, having opened this can of worms, have more than slick speech?
Include the Entire Body of Christ
For the body of Christ to be truly edified, all ordinations and anointings must operate in harmony. Yet, even our Christian education materials fail to address, in any depth, the church’s governing structure within the Ephesians 4 leadership model.
Several years ago, I was on a call with the publishing board and directly asked what Baptists believe about apostles, prophets, and evangelists.
Interestingly, Dr. Jackson was not on the call, and the response I received was dismissive—reducing these roles to nothing more than tools for filling pews, as if the entire kingdom revolves solely around the pastor.
This narrow perspective ignores the fullness of God’s design for His church. I long to be part of a convention that makes a measurable impact, embraces modernity, and operates with purpose beyond self-aggrandizement.
Unfortunately, Dr. Kimber, and Dr. Young prior, are surrounded by moneychangers. For all we know, they may be such men as well. I have come to understand that the goal of the black pastor is not necessarily advancing the kingdom, rather pulpit survival, at the cost of advancing the kingdom.
Let those who have an ear hear.
In summation, what is Dr. Kimber's vision for true inclusion—one based solely on the gifts of the Holy Spirit? The only true diversity which matters are the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Furthermore, how does this you translate into a modern context?
Be Kingdom Relevant vs. A Baptist Sycophant
Despite the musings of hardcore Baptists (whatever that means), Dr. Kimber should be encouraged to stop worrying about "denominational relevancy" and instead chase after kingdom results.
I have no data suggesting that being Baptist is an advantage—or a disadvantage—when it comes to outreach. Where are research studies, opinion polling, or other measurable information proving Baptist orthodoxy matters?
In our local community, we have watched a large, non-Baptist church, grow exponentially, led by a black pastor, and former "Baptists" are flocking to it. Interestingly, the church, Hope City, doesn't hold to any black church traditions, at all.
The Pastor, Q. Marshall, was baptized in the church I now lead yet took his gifting elsewhere. This is hardly scientific data but does give one pause to think.
To hell (and the Lake of Fire) with denominational relevancy if it distracts from building the Kingdom of God and at least locally, that distraction it quite palatable.
What happens next is up to Dr. Boise Kimber who I am rooting for. The Lord God of Armies is Able but we, His people, must be willing to follow leaders as, and only when, they follow Jesus Christ.
Dr. Kimber must be who God called him to be and screw worrying about the next election. One cannot serve both God and mammon (the money-changers who surround you).
By the way, whoever designed the convention’s "squeeze page" is incredibly gifted in design! Please have them contact me—this website could benefit greatly from their talent (though not for search engine optimization—I’ve got that covered).
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