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The Baptist Ministers Conference of Northern Virginia and Vicinity reflects on its past with thanksgiving.

On August 29, 1929 a committed group of nine Ministers were appointed by the Northern Virginia Baptist Association to formulate a plan to organize a Minister's Protection Alliance. This was accomplished by the committee and by the year 1933 an organization was established under the name " The Pastor's Conference". On Thursday, August 24, 1933 our first president Rev. A.H.S .Johnson brought greetings to the Northern Virginia Baptist Association from the Pastor's Conference.

Listed below are the founding fathers of the conference:

" Rev. A.H.S. Johnson

" Rev. J.D. Pair

" Rev. N.J. Stotts

" Rev. Oliver Hall

" Rev. William Chambers

The first officers of the conference were:

" Rev. A.H.S. Johnson- President

" Rev. J.D. Pair-Secretary

" Rev. N.J. Stotts- Treasurer

During the formative years the conference met in the Y.M.C.A building in Washington, D.C. This did not prove to be conducive, so the brethren sought a home in Virginia. The First Baptist Church, Rosslyn, VA was recommended and permission was granted.

Thus the Conference began meeting on Virginia soil.

After meeting in Rosslyn for a short time the Conference moved to the Mount Salvation Baptist Church, Halls Hill, Virginia, (now known as North Arlington, VA). In 1938 another move was mad and the Second Baptist Church, Falls Church, Virginia became its home and remains so to this day.

A number of name changes have taken place over the years, Namely "The Pastor's Conference, The Northern Virginia Baptist Minister's Conference, and now the Baptist Ministers Conference of Northern Virginia and Vicinity.

Although our name has changed, our purpose remains the same; "To identify with the Baptist polity and promote the adherence to the doctrine, and articles of faith, To validate the tenants of our faith, which is built upon the Biblical foundation.