The National Black Church Initiative encourages and assists African American clergy and laity in addressing teen childbearing, sexuality education, unintended pregnancies, and other reproductive health issues within the context of African American culture and religion.

Learn more about the National Black Church Initiative in your area.

The new RCRC MultiCultural Programs Department Clearing House and Resource Center features a collection of theological books, sermons, speeches,  workshop presentations, youth and adult sexuality curriculums. The Clearing House and Resource Center serves as a resource to clergy, seminarians, health and human service educators, parents and youth. For more information, contact bciinfo@rcrc.org.

Upcoming Events and Trainings

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The second annual National Black Church Initiative sermon contest is underway! The contest is designed to help create opportunities and inspire preaching that addresses human sexuality and the Black Church. Learn more

THE NATIONAL BLACK RELIGIOUS Summit 12 on Sexuality will be held July 9-11, 2008, at Howard University School of DIvinity. The theme is The Dawn of a New Day. Learn more

View photos of the 2007 Summit.

Order CDs of plenary sessions and worship services at Summit 11.

View video excerpts and photos of key moments from the 10th Anniversary Summit in 2006.

National Black Church Initiative Programs

"Keeping It Real!"
A faith-based sexuality education model to address teen pregnancy prevention and better provide young men and women with the resources needed to make healthy, responsible decisions as spiritual and sexual beings.
Learn more about "Keeping It Real!"

"Breaking the Silence"
A faith-based sexuality education model developed to assist local congregations, parents, guardians, and clergy address sex and sexuality to assist teens in making healthy life choices.
Learn more about "Breaking the Silence"

Resources
The Multicultural Programs Department Clearinghouse and Resource Center features a collection of theological books, sermons, speeches,  workshop presentations, youth and adult sexuality curriculums and serves as a resource to clergy, seminarians, health and human service educators, parents and youth. View the Clearinghouse

Twelve Things African American Clergy Can Do to Address Teen Pregnancy

Twelve Things Black Clergy and Congregations Can Do to Address HIV/AIDS

Twelve Things African American and Latino Clergy and Congregations Can Do to Promote Reproductive Health and Justice

National Black Church Initiative and La Initiativa Latina Consultants

Our consultants assist churches, organizations, clergy, laity, and youth in "breaking the silence" on human sexuality and encourage congregations to participate in our "Breaking the Silence" and "Keeping It Real!" faith and sexuality dialogue models.

Our consultants organize and implement events, forums and regional conferences that address HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy prevention, domestic violence, reproductive health and justice issues that impact African American and Latino people of faith.

To learn more about NBCI or LIL in your state, or to learn more about our consultants, click here.

NBCI and LIL consultants also have the opportunity to travel to conferences and summits serving as exhibitors and speakers for the organization. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a consultant, contact Rev. Penny Willis.

For more information on the Black Church Initiative, please call 202-628-7700
or email bciinfo@rcrc.org.