Our History
NED Moderators and Milestones Since its Founding in 1907
Rev. James Monroe Booker (pictured),Â
Rev. S. W. Bacote and
Rev. F. W. Wilson
Rev. George Henry Daniel
- Guided associational work for 20 years, expanding church participation in district, state, and national bodies.Â
1917 – 1937
- Co-founded and organized the District Association alongside Rev. S. W. Bacote and Rev. F. W. Wilson.Â
- Rev. James Monroe Booker served as the first Moderator, establishing the initial foundation of the Association over a period of 10 years.
1907 – 1917
 Rev. Ronald Earl Holland
1930's - 1940's
Mid 1940's
 Rev. Connie See Stamps
- Established and maintained a systematic hospital visitation ministry across the twin Kansas Cities on behalf of the district.
- Led New Era District (mid-40s)Â prior to Rev. Sparks' tenure.
Rev. William A. Sparks
Mid 1940's – 1948
Rev. Isaiah H. Henderson, Jr.
- Rev. Sparks created and formalized the Ministers' Wives Department within the Association, overcoming opposition to bring ministers' wives under official associational auxiliary structures.
- Reinforced and expanded support for the newly formed Ministers' Wives Department.
- Spearheaded district financial and logistical support for Western Baptist Seminary (later Western Baptist Bible College), notably funding and installing walk-in refrigeration facilities for the school.
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1948 - 1952
Rev. Matthew Frazier
- Maintained regular operations and financial continuity through executive delegation despite severe health challenges.
1952-1954
Rev. Cornealious Socrates Scott, Sr.
1954 – 1958
- Restructured organizational and financial governance by implementing two structural frameworks: "An Association Organized" (defining auxiliary-to-parent body relationships) and "A Model for Associational Spending" (establishing percentage-based spending guidelines).
- Established three new associational departments to bring independent community groups into the district fold: the Ushers' Department, the Singers Conference / District Choir, and the Brotherhood / Laymen's Department.
- Â Led the District's 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee celebration in November 1957.
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Rev. Rubin F. Fields, Sr.
1958 – 1962
Rev. Dr. Willie Harvey White
1962 – 1964
- Focused on administrative stability, maintaining smooth operations, financial reporting, and proper disbursements without adding extra departments.
- Pastored Emmanuel MBC, served as Moderator from 1962–1964.
- ​Concentrated district efforts and fundraising on supporting Western Baptist Bible College.
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- Pastored Corinthians MBC, served as Moderator from 1958–1962.
Rev. ​Andrew Monroe Hudson, Sr.
- Envisioned, acquired, and secured the deed for a district youth camp property located near Kingdom City, Missouri.
- Sponsored major community musical performances (including at the Scottish Rite Temple) to generate property acquisition and development funds.
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1964-1971
Rev. Claude H. High, Sr.Â
- Reorganized and expanded the Music Department into a multi-church District Choir, establishing annual vesper hours and media appearances.
- Expanded the Evangelistic Department (instituting annual District-Wide Revivals) and the Pastor's Conference Department (providing ministerial lectures, study courses, and sermons).
- Commissioned the writing and publication of the official history of the New Era District Association.
1971 - 1981+
More Moderator Entries Coming soon:
Rev. Ronald Earl Holland
Rev. Sparks
Rev. Samuel NeroÂ
Rev. William F. Snorgrass
Rev. John Modest Miles
Rev. Michael Phillips
Rev. Gregory P. Nichols
Rev. James A. Terrance
Our Beliefs
Core Articles of Faith
The New Era Missionary Baptist District Association shares its traditional doctrine with historic Baptist beliefs, consisting of 18 key articles:
1. The Scriptures: The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter.
2. The True God: We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is JEHOVAH, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth.
3. The Fall of Man: We believe that Man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker; but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy state.
4. The Way of Salvation: We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace; through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God.
5. Justification: We believe that the great Gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in Him is Justification; that Justification includes the pardon of sin, and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness.
6. The Freeness of Salvation: We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel; and that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith.
7. Grace in Regeneration: We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again; that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind.
8. Repentance and Faith: We believe that Repentance and Faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God.
9. God's Purpose of Grace: We believe that Election is the eternal purpose of God, according to which He graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners.
10. Sanctification: We believe that Sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of His holiness.
11. Perseverance of Saints: We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors.
12. The Harmony of the Law and the Gospel: We believe that the Law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of His moral government; that it is holy, just, and good.
13. A Gospel Church: We believe that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of
baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel.
14. Baptism and the Lord's Supper: We believe that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost; to show forth, in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Saviour.
15. The Christian Sabbath: We believe that the first day of the week is the Lord's Day, or Christian Sabbath; and is to be kept sacred to religious purposes.
16. Civil Government: We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society.
17. Righteous and Wicked: We believe that there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and the wicked.
18. The World to Come: We believe that the end of the world is approaching; and that at the last day Christ will descend from heaven, and raise the dead from the grave to final retribution.