The gospel says we are to go into all the world and make disciples of all people. To this end, the Missionary Society seeks to develop everyone’s Christian experience through the study of the Holy Bible, the Mission Quarterly Study Guide, and other materials. Each member of the society is encouraged to become involved—individually and collectively—in giving assistance and comfort to those in need at home and abroad.



The Missionary Society sponsors Women’s Day, which is held annually on the fourth Sunday in April. The idea, purpose, and plan for Women’s Day was presented in 1906 to the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., by Nineteenth Street Baptist Church member Nannie Helen Burroughs. Its purpose is to raise funds to support mission obligations. This is the society’s only source of income. The society also spearheads the church’s annual Homecoming Fellowship Dinner, and a church-wide Women’s Retreat. It also co-sponsors the Membership Recognition Service for those with 50+ years of membership.

Our mission obligations include the following: Trustee Rally Day; Church School Thanksgiving Project; Stoddard Baptist Home Foundation, Inc.; National Center for Children & Families; Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind; Home Mission and Foreign Missions Boards of the National Baptist Convention; The Nehemiah Project; American Bible Institute; Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive; and monetary gifts to Nineteenth Street high school graduates entering college for the first time.

According to church records, in addition to Brother Butler, the following individuals have served as president of the society: Sister Florence Brooks, Sister Viola Brooks, Sister Martha Winston, Sister Grace Howard, Sister Ethel Robinson, Sister Willie Powell (30+ years), Sister Evada Adams (10+ years), Sister June L. Jackson (1992-1994), Sister Joyce Day (1995-2002), Sister Rosemary Mills Massey (2003-2006), Sister Philicia Jones, (2007-2010), Sister Patricia C. Thomas (2011-2014), Sister Hester Jones (2015-2019), Sister Rosemary Mills Massey (2020-2023) and Sister Evangeline Stevens (2023–)



The Missionary Society meets on the second Saturday, September through June, at 11 a.m. via conference call. All church members are eligible for membership and we welcome both males and females to join us. For more information, call the church office at 202-829-2773 or send an email to office@19thstreetbc.org with Missionary Society in the subject line.