The Health Outreach Prevention and Education Ministry
The H.O.P.E. Ministry is a part of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., that promotes wellness through health education, health screenings, and research.
General Baptist State Convention of WI – H.O.P.E. Ministry
TASTE TEST SUNDAY LUNCHEON
Living Well with Diabetes Series
When: Sunday, March 15, 2026 – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: General Baptist State Convention Headquarters
2964 North 11th Street – Milwaukee
Registration LIMITED and Required: (414) 264-2070
Living Well with Diabetes Education Sessions
When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (TUESDAYS ONLY)
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (CST)
Where: General Baptist State Convention Headquarters2964 North 11th Street – Milwaukee
EVENT IS FREE, To Register: (414) 264-2070
SAVE THE DATE
Title: When Life Hurts: Understanding and Navigating Grief
Facilitator: Dr. Dessie Levy, PhD, RN
National Baptist Convention USA – H.O.P.E. Ministry
Principal Investigator/State Director
Time: Wednesdays, March 18, 2026 – 10:30 AM – Noon
Where: General Baptist Headquarters
2964 North 11th Street
Registration is required: (414) 264-2070
Grief affects everyone differently, and no one should have to navigate loss alone.
This biweekly, 8-week grief workshop offers a supportive and compassionate space for individuals who have experienced the death of their spouse. Participants will gather every other week to reflect, learn, and connect with others who understand the complexities of grief as a widow/widower.
Through guided discussion, gentle activities, and practical tools, this workshop helps participants better understand the grieving process, express emotions safely, and develop healthy coping strategies. Each session allows time for reflection between meetings, supporting personal growth at an individual pace.
Whether your loss is recent or from years past, this workshop provides a meaningful opportunity for healing, connection, and renewal—together.
H.O.P.E. Ministry Resources
HOPE resources include, but are not limited to:
Screenings
Blood pressure, Diabetes, Cholesterol and Mammography screenings
Cooking Classes
Nutritional cooking classes that provide healthy meals for your entire family
Financial Education
Financial literacy and resources for better money management
Advance Care
Providing advanced care directives for medical care and needs
Health and Wellness Partnerships
- Overview
- Collaboration
- Research and Resources
Our mission is to enable individuals, families, and communities to achieve optimal health and well-being through accessible education, compassionate outreach, and holistic support services. We are dedicated to fostering healthy lifestyles, reducing health disparities, and promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellness for all. Together, we are advancing our convention toward becoming one of the healthiest faith communities in the nation.
To become a partner, churches (interested individuals) are asked to volunteer.
Becoming a H.O.P.E. Health Ambassador (HA)
To become a partner, churches and interested individuals are encouraged to volunteer and actively promote health and wellness within their faith community. Each participating church or community organization is asked to appoint a Health Ambassador (HA). The HA will work closely with GBSC leadership and fellow partner churches to drive forward collaborative health promotion initiatives.
Collaborate
Collaborate with HOPE Ministry to bring programming, as appropriate, to the interests and needs of the faith community.
Support Your Health Ambassador (HA)
Faith and community partner organizations are encouraged to actively support their identified Health Ambassador’s (HA) involvement in meetings, educational sessions, and training opportunities provided by GBSC - HOPE Ministry —helping to ensure that vital resources are effectively shared and utilized throughout the community.
Historical hesitancies toward research participation among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities have posed significant challenges to recruitment efforts. These hesitations are rooted in a long history of exploitation and unethical practices, such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, which has contributed to a deep-seated mistrust of medical research within these communities. Medical experts of every persuasion agree that African Americans share the most deplorable health profile in our nation by far (Washington, H., 2006).
As early as the beginning of civilization, research has been an intriguing part of Christianity's existence. Isaiah 6:8 reads, "Then I heard the Lord's voice saying, 'Whom should I send, and who will go for us?' I said, 'I'm here; send me.'" Both questions are community-based and stem from a need to do research.
We invite you to contact us if you are interested in learning, supporting, and contributing to community-based research initiatives.
Contact: 
Dessie Levy, PhD, RN, APNP
GBSC State Director - H.O.P.E.
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
Co-Principal Investigator
(414) 264-2070
