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Strengthen and Invigorate Preaching Among Pastors

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Preaching

Cultivating new communities for learning that will lead to the discover and cultivation of new practices lead to effective and faithful proclamation of the gospel for today’s church and world.

Mentoring

Inspiring young preachers through engagement with mentors, peers and exceptional models of preaching. 

Spiritual Growth

Recognizing and growing in the spiritual practices that are essential to sermon preparation and delivery.

Innovation

Fostering new, innovative approaches to planning, writing, crafting and delivering sermons for non-traditional and diverse audiences both within and outside the church. 

Upcoming Events

Annual Compelling Preaching Conference
September 22-23, 2026 9:00AM daily

First Baptist on Fifth
501 W 5th Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101

United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church

450 Metropolitan Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27101

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Meet Our Team

Rev. Dr. Matthew D. Rouse, III

Program Director

director@baptistncpreach.org

Administrative Support Coordinator

Meet the Joint Advisory Committee


A jointly appointed advisory committee representing the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina works with the Director in an advisory capacity. Additional leadership for the Initiative’s programs is drawn from both organizations’ experienced pastors, denominational leaders, and lay leaders

General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina

Dr. Ricky L. Banks

St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church

Elizabeth City, NC

Dr. Tarsha Banister

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Washington, DC

Rev. Ashley Cross

Union Baptist Church

Durham, NC

Dr. Thomas R. Farrow, Jr.

Reeder Memorial Baptist Church

Charlotte, NC

Dr. Prince R. Rivers

Union Baptist Church

Durham, NC

Dr. Reginald A. Wells

Falling Run Missionary Baptist Church

Fayetteville, NC

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina

Rev. Aimee Hobbs

First Baptist Church Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton, NC

Rev. David Pace

Clemmons First Baptist Church

Clemmons, NC

Rev. Eric Porterfield

Oakmont Baptist Church

Greenville, NC

Rev. Tyler Tankersley

Ardmore Baptist Church

Winston-Salem, NC