More than 18,000 Members of the National Baptist Convention’s 134th Annual Session Convene in New Orleans September 1-5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts:
NBC
Reverend Marty Tipton
256-509-9872mtipton@nationalbaptist.com 

NOCVB
Tara Letort
504-220-7414
tletort@neworleanscvb.com

WHAT:
The National Baptist Convention (NBC), USA, Inc. will convene in New Orleans for the 134^th Annual Session, September 1-5. The four day event, with more than 18,000 attendees, will feature sessions and seminars pertaining to various aspects of church life as well as the election of a new president.

On Thursday, September 4, NBC members will vote to elect one of five presidential candidates to represent more than seven million Baptist constituents around the globe. The newly elected president will be announced the following day at 10 a.m.

Dr. Walter Kimbrough, President of Dillard University, will present the keynote address at the annual President's Education Banquet, Tuesday, September 2 at 6pm. Dr. Kimbrough, who is among the youngest college presidents in the country, is known for his active use of social media to engage and stay connected with students.

The NBC continually serves their mission to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ through preaching, teaching and healing. The Convention promotes home and foreign mission efforts, Christian education, publishes works of art and religious expression and works to engage other endeavors in order to advance the cause of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

NBC was last in New Orleans in 2004. This year's convention is projected to have an economic impact of more than $21 million.

WHERE:
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO), Halls D-G

WHEN:          
Monday, September 1-Friday, September 5, 2014 

MAJOR EVENTS:   

• Monday, September 1: Family Fun Mission Festival/Community Outreach Project; Progressive Baptist Church, 1214 S. Robertson St; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 2: Local Welcome Program featuring New Orleans and Louisiana elected officials; MCCNO; 9:20 a.m.
• Tuesday, September 2: Keynote address presented by Dr.Walter Kimbrough, President, Dillard University, at the President's Education Banquet; Hilton New Orleans Riverside; 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 3: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Red Cross Blood Drive; MCCNO; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Friday, September 4: Presentation of newly elected President of the NBC, USA, Inc.; MCCNO; 10 a.m.  

SOCIAL MEDIA
WEBSITE: www.nationalbaptist.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/NBCUSAINC

EXHIBIT FLOOR, Halls D-G
Monday, September 1-Friday, September 5, 2014 

PRESS ROOM, TBD
HOURS:
Monday, September 1-Wednesday, September 3: 9 a.m-5 p.m.
Thursday, September 4: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, September 5: 9 a.m.-Noon