Alliance Of Baptists

What Alliance Of Baptists does

The Alliance of Baptists is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious network founded in 1986 as a progressive alternative to the Southern Baptist Convention, serving Baptist congregations, clergy, and justice-oriented individuals in the United States. It is headquartered (via a mailing address only) in Raleigh, North Carolina, operates entirely virtually with a 1-10 person staff, and maintains a 40-year continuous record of ministry and advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion, racial justice, women's leadership in ministry, and prophetic engagement on peace, human rights, and environmental issues. Its core offerings are programmatic rather than technology products: an Annual Gathering (in-person and virtual), the THRIVE racial-justice cohort funded by a Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations grant, a Prophetic Imagination virtual event series, clergy endorsement and CAIRN support services, an Alliance Bookstore, public statements adopted at annual meetings, and clergy/educational resources distributed through its WordPress website and social channels.

The Alliance's revenue model is donation-driven. Income is generated through (1) recurring individual donations via The Table monthly giving circle ($15, $50, $100 or more); (2) one-time and planned/legacy gifts channeled through the Hastey-Holt Legacy Circle; (3) gifts of stock, bonds, or mutual funds; (4) congregational dues from member churches; and (5) episodic foundation grants (Lilly Endowment for THRIVE). The only disclosed paid product is Annual Gathering registration at $75 for virtual participation, with scholarships available. Distribution is carried out through a network of member congregations across multiple U.S. states and through long-standing international partnerships with the Fraternity of Baptist Churches of Cuba (FIBAC, 30+ years) and the Zimbabwe Theological Seminary. The organization sells no technology, has no public API, no proprietary data assets, and no AI/ML components; its technology stack is a standard WordPress site plus social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). Governance is by a Board of Directors; the organization is currently in a leadership transition following the April 2026 departure of its co-directors, with Rev. April Baker serving as Interim Director and the Center for Congregational Health engaged as transition consultants.

Name

Alliance Of Baptists

Legal name

Alliance of Baptists

Website

https://allianceofbaptists.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alliance of Baptists is a 501(c)(3) progressive Baptist network of member congregations, endorsed clergy, and justice-focused individuals in the United States, supported through individual donations, monthly giving, planned gifts, and congregational dues, with no technology product, paid service, or AI capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations (BPAGAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAA), Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Progressive baptist network
• Clergy endorsement services
• Racial justice ministry
• Faith coalition services
• Baptist congregational support

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Contributions: The Alliance generates revenue primarily through individual donations and contributions. They have a monthly giving circle called 'The Table' with suggested amounts of $15, $50, $100 or more.
2. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: The Hastey-Holt Legacy Circle allows members and friends to contribute to the future of the Alliance through estate plans and planned gifts.
3. Gifts of Stock: Gifts of Stock, Bonds, or Mutual Funds may be donated to directly impact the mission of the Alliance.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alliance of Baptists is a progressive Baptist coalition and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as a faith-based membership network for Baptist churches and clergy. It provides congregational support, clergy endorsement for chaplains and pastoral counselors, racial justice programming through the THRIVE cohort, annual gatherings, advocacy and public statements, and international ministry partnerships with churches in Cuba and Zimbabwe.

Product overview

Alliance of Baptists is a progressive Baptist coalition that operates primarily as a faith-based membership organization rather than a technology company. Its primary digital offerings include the allianceofbaptists.org website, the THRIVE racial justice cohort program, Prophetic Imagination virtual event series, an Alliance Bookstore, an online collection of public statements on justice issues, and the Annual Gathering conference. Supporting programs include The Table monthly giving circle, the Hastey-Holt Legacy Circle planned giving program, Clergy Resources for ministers, a blog with commentary, and the Endorsed Community for chaplains. The organization also facilitates Cuban church partnerships and operates virtually with staff across multiple locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THRIVE: A cohort and program focused on racial justice, supported by Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations grant, exploring collective pursuit of racial justice from various perspectives.
• The Table
• Hastey-Holt Legacy Circle

Products and services

• THRIVE Program A cohort-based program focused on helping member congregations pursue racial justice work, funded by a Thriving Congregations grant from the Lilly Endowment.
• Annual Gathering Annual in-person and virtual conference featuring workshops, keynote speakers, worship services, and community meetings for alliance members and partners, with virtual registration priced at $75.
• Prophetic Imagination Events A series of virtual conversations hosted by the THRIVE cohort exploring collective pursuit of racial justice from various theological perspectives, featuring guest speakers and workshops.
• Clergy Endorsement (Endorsed Community) Endorsement and professional support network for Baptist chaplains, educators, and pastoral counselors, including training, boundary education, and ongoing development through CAIRN.
• Clergy Resources Digital resources written by Alliance partners for use in congregations, ministry settings, or personal study, including worship materials and study guides.
• Alliance Bookstore An online bookstore featuring books authored by Alliance members, covering topics related to theology, social justice, and progressive Christian faith.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Baptist Churches USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2025Alliance joined American Baptist Churches USA and other faith organizations in filing a federal lawsuit to challenge immigration enforcement policies at houses of worship, asserting violations of religious freedom.
• Democracy Forward FoundationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 July 2025Legal organization representing the coalition of faith organizations in the lawsuit to protect houses of worship from immigration enforcement.
• Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban AffairsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 July 2025Legal partner in the coalition lawsuit to protect houses of worship from immigration enforcement.
• Fraternity of Baptist Churches of Cuba (FIBAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Baptist churches in Cuba dating back over 30 years. Alliance churches maintain relationships with Cuban congregations through prayer, partnership, and accompaniment. A humanitarian container was shipped to Cuba in July 2025 with food, generators, solar panels, and construction materials.
• Zimbabwe Theological SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing ministry partnership supporting theological education in Zimbabwe. Alliance has supported expansion of care initiatives at the seminary.
• American Baptist Home Mission SocietiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed joint statement on Cuba: Faithful Solidarity in a Time of Crisis.
• Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America ~ Bautistas por la PazcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed joint statement on Cuba: Faithful Solidarity in a Time of Crisis.
• Church World ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed joint statement on Cuba: Faithful Solidarity in a Time of Crisis.
• Presbyterian Church (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed joint statement on Cuba: Faithful Solidarity in a Time of Crisis.
• National Council of Churches of Christ in the USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed joint statement on Cuba: Faithful Solidarity in a Time of Crisis.
• Friends Committee on National LegislationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed joint statement on Cuba: Faithful Solidarity in a Time of Crisis.
• The United Methodist Church - General Board of Church and SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed joint statement on Cuba: Faithful Solidarity in a Time of Crisis.
• Northminster Church (Monroe, Louisiana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead congregation in organizing the 2025 humanitarian container shipment to Cuba. Has maintained partnership with Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel in Ciego de Avila since 1994.
• Kirkwood Baptist Church (St. Louis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in 2025 Cuba container effort, maintaining partnership with church in Bolivia near Ciego de Avila.
• Pullen Memorial Baptist Church (Raleigh, NC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in 2025 Cuba container effort as Alliance congregation.
• Center for Congregational HealthminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultants engaged to help navigate organizational transition and leadership changes in 2026.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Church World Service: A faith-based humanitarian and justice organization that co-signed the Alliance's Cuba statement; comparable in faith-rooted advocacy on immigration, poverty, and international solidarity.
• Presbyterian Church (USA): A mainline Protestant denomination that co-signed the Alliance's Cuba solidarity statement; comparable in progressive Christian social-justice positioning and ecumenical advocacy partnerships.
• National Council of Churches: A broad ecumenical body that co-signed the Alliance's Cuba statement; comparable in faith-based advocacy, public-statement tradition, and convening role across progressive Christian denominations.

Direct peers

• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: The most direct peer: a progressive Baptist network of churches and individuals formed in 1991 in a similar split from the Southern Baptist Convention, with comparable mission emphasis on freedom, cooperation, and justice.
• New Baptist Covenant: A progressive Baptist coalition promoting unity, racial reconciliation, and social justice among Baptists; mirrors the Alliance's identity-driven mission and constituency.
• Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America ~ Bautistas por la Paz: A Baptist peace and justice network that co-signed the Alliance's Cuba solidarity statement; highly comparable in progressive Baptist mission, advocacy profile, and constituency.
• American Baptist Churches USA: A larger Baptist denomination that is an active coalition partner of the Alliance (e.g., the 2025 immigration lawsuit) and overlaps on progressive Baptist identity, clergy endorsement, and missions.

Broad incumbents

• Progressive National Baptist Convention: One of the major historically progressive Baptist denominations in the U.S., with an overlapping justice and racial-equity mission but a much larger, longer-established congregational base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/allianceofbaptists
• Facebookfacebook.com/AllianceBaptists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/allianceofbaptists
• Instagraminstagram.com/allianceofbaptists

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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