Initiatives
Recognizing the vital role fathers play in the lifelong journey of parenthood, we use the acronym D.A.D.S. to describe dads who are dedicated, attentive, devoted, and supportive. These four qualities beautifully encapsulate the essence of what it means to be a nurturing and impactful father.
Dedicated. A dedicated father always prioritizes the well-being and growth of their children, ensuring they have the opportunities to thrive.
Attentive. An attentive father listens closely and observes carefully, truly understanding the needs, emotions, and aspirations of their children.
Devoted. Devotion shines through in the unwavering commitment to being present, whether it's attending school events, sharing wise words of advice, or simply being there as a constant source of love and encouragement.
Supportive. Lastly, being supportive means uplifting children during their challenges, celebrating their successes, and creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can grow into confident and kind individuals.
Together, these attributes paint a picture of a father who plays an irreplaceable role in shaping the lives of their children and fostering strong family bonds.
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The Lifelong Journey of Motherhood
Ministry Offering Moms Support (M.O.M.S.) recognizes that motherhood extends far beyond the perinatal period. It is a lifelong commitment that encompasses a range of challenges and opportunities. Through this ministry, the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated, will prioritize continuous care, education, and support for mothers at every stage of their journey. This includes:
Pre-Pregnancy Education: Informing women about healthy lifestyles and preparatory steps for a successful pregnancy.
Pregnancy Support: Providing comprehensive prenatal care services, including nutritional counseling, mental health support, and medical monitoring.
Postpartum Care: Ensuring mothers receive follow-up care to address physical recovery, mental health challenges, and parenting resources.
Child Development: Facilitating access to pediatric care, developmental screenings, and early education programs.
Long-Term Family Support: Offering resources that focus on financial stability, career development, and community engagement.
9-5-2-1-0 VBS Health Curriculum is a curriculum that provides a health and wellness addendum for the existing Sunday School Publishing Board Vacation Bible School curriculum.
Annual Suggested Health and Wellness Observances. Each year, the NBCUSA H.O.P.E. team prepares a schedule of monthly health observances including “Wear Red Sunday” and Sickle Sabbath Sunday. For more information, you may go to https://hopenbc.com/monthly_health_observances.
A Better Way (ABW) is NBCUSA H.O.P.E.’s substance abuse prevention ministry focused on illicit drug use, opioid abuse, and alcoholism. ABW has a three-pronged approach: education, referral, and reconciliation.
The Church and Community Garden Project promotes the development of gardens to encourage increased access to and consumption of fruits and vegetables and to assist congregational members in being physically active. These gardens provide fresh, healthy produce, and opportunities for building community activity.
Fit for Service is focused on promoting activities designed for increasing the number of seasoned saints and their families involved in Trinity Wellness activities for improved quantity and quality of life.
Let’s Move! This effort is identifying local church first spouses to be advocates in promoting physical activity and healthy eating especially with our youth through establishing or working with the existing H.O.P.E. Health Ministry in their churches to help recruit Health Ambassadors and inspiring children, youth, and young adults to join or start H.O.P.E./Let’s Move! Clubs.
My Brother’s Keeper is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to build ladders of opportunity and unlock the full potential of boys and young men of color. We are calling on NBCUSA men to understand the problem, take action, and share their stories. To learn more, you may go to www.obama.org/mbka.
The NBCUSA H.O.P.E. Health Ministry Training offers three levels of health promotion and education training. The first 8-hour training course provides the basics for developing a congregational health ministry resulting in the NBCUSA Certified Health Ministry Ambassador designation. The next 8-hour course prepares introductory course completers to become effective health and wellness promoters resulting in the Certified Health Ministry Promoter designation. Those seeking to become health ministry leaders are encouraged to take the 8-hour advanced course resulting in the Congregational Health Leader designation.
The NBCUSA, H.O.P.E. National Health Fair, held during the Convention’s three annual sessions, is part of our multi-faceted approach to health concerns providing delegates information, health screenings, resource referral, and government benefit updates that would benefit them and their families.
NBCUSA/SCDAA Walk with the Stars and Move-a-Thon raises awareness about and funds for sickle cell disease research. For more information, you may go to https://hopenbc.com/monthly_health_observances and click on the Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month link.
The What’s Cooking? Initiative promotes healthy ingredients in and preparation of the meals served in our churches and homes. Demonstrations of healthy food preparation are also highlighted. Our churches are asked to observe Taste Test Sunday the 3rd Sunday in March when members sample diabetic safe desserts
For more information, to inquire about training, or join one of our H.O.P.E. initiatives, e-mail hope@nationalbaptist.com.
