Support African Americans in the PCA

Investing in African American Ministries provides the resources and support necessary to increase African American congregants and leaders in the PCA.

Only 6% of congregants and only 1% of pastors in the PCA are African American.

We believe the PCA has so much potential to reflect the Kingdom of God better and become a richer community of believers.

African Americans have joined the PCA in several ways, including through relationships with churches and seminaries. The denomination has grown in its number of African American congregants as a direct result of AAM’s initiatives, such as our podcast, Between The Pew, Virtual Groups, and LDR. We plan to expand and continue those initiatives and create new ones by partnering with RUF on HBCU campuses to introduce Black college students to the PCA.

Through this and other new initiatives, we hope to see the pews of our churches better reflect the body of Christ.

This goal must be an intentional effort, and AAM is ready to help make it happen.

Here are some ways increased support will help us continue to recruit and support African Americans in the PCA:

The Center for African American Church Planting (CAACP)

This emerging Center aims to better equip the next generation of African American church planters to reach their communities. With only 21 out of ~2,000 PCA congregations led by African American senior pastors, there is a pressing need for such a Center.

Virtual Group Cohorts

These cohorts support current and future African American PCA leaders, offering community and space to address challenges as ethnic minority leaders. We have three virtual groups, including one for white pastors serving in African American contexts, and are developing a group for African American women ministry leaders.

Leadership Development Resource Gathering (LDR)

This annual gathering unites African Americans across the PCA for worship, training, and fellowship, providing support and community for those navigating the challenges of being a minority in the PCA. The latest LDR had over 100 attendees.

Seminars and Social Gatherings at General Assembly

GA can be isolating for African Americans, so we host an annual seminar focused on their contributions and future in the PCA, along with a social gathering. Last year, our gathering attracted over 70 attendees.

Between the Pew Podcast

This podcast shares the stories of African American leaders in the PCA, offering encouragement and connection. Currently in pre-production for its fourth season, BTP has over 12,000 downloads.

Strategic Partnerships

We connect presbyteries and churches with qualified African American ministry candidates and link their leaders and congregants to our resources. We also support African American seminary students and help them access PCA Unity Fund scholarships.

Support African Americans in the PCA

Only 6% of congregants and only 1% of pastors in the PCA are African American.

Here are some ways increased support will help us continue to recruit and support African Americans in the PCA:

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