The goal of the Pastors’ and Ministers’ Convention is to seek unity and to address the critical matters related to the task of ministry in the local church (mission, education, evangelism) and in the national convention. The objectives are to provide leadership experience and training sessions for pastors to hone their skills for more effective ministry; to address annually a significant Christian concern which affects the lives of church members; to explore significant NBCA, Inc. concerns which relate specifically to pastors and ministers; to become tithers in the local church; to contribute systematically as a Convention and as individuals to the Covenant Action Plan (CAP); to support the Convention; to use the literature written and published by the Convention; to subscribe NBCA, Inc. Church School Literature; to engage in the study of the Word, daily prayer, and special pastoral/ministerial studies; and structure all Plans of Work in concert with NBCA, Inc. objectives.