ORLANDO (BRN) – June 7-10, thousands flocked to Orlando, Florida, for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Meeting.
Among those in attendance was Rev. Dr. Jerome F. Coleman, lead pastor of First Baptist Church of Crestmont, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. While Dr. Coleman was there to participate in the various activities and business sessions of the SBC Annual Meeting, this trip was also deeply personal.
On Monday, June 8, during the Annual Meeting of the National African American Fellowship (NAAF) of the Southern Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Jerome F. Coleman was elected and installed as the National President of NAAF.
The National African American Fellowship is a network of African American Southern Baptist pastors, churches, leaders and ministries committed to advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, strengthening churches, developing leaders and increasing African American engagement within the Southern Baptist Convention.
Through fellowship, collaboration, leadership development and evangelistic efforts, NAAF seeks to equip and encourage churches to fulfill the Great Commission while fostering unity across the convention.
Dr. Coleman’s election to this national leadership position is a testament to his faithful service, visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to Christ and His Church. As National President, he will help guide the organization’s mission, advocate for African American Southern Baptists and the Black Church universal and work alongside ministry leaders across the country to advance the Kingdom of God.
The First Baptist Church of Crestmont proudly congratulates Dr. Coleman on this significant achievement. We are grateful for his leadership and look forward to witnessing how God will use him in this new role to further expand His Kingdom, strengthen churches and impact lives for the glory of Christ.
Regarding his new national position, Coleman shared: “I am humbled in being chosen and have made the commitment to represent the unique voice of NAAF to the best of my ability to the glory of God.”
The Baptist Resource Network congratulates Dr. Coleman on this achievement and is grateful for his heart and service to advance the Kingdom of God, especially at the national level!
