About Us

It is important to note: that the first organized work among the men of our Association was started by a woman. On October 29, 1929, Mrs. Muriel Viola States wife of Rev. Wellington N. States called a meeting for the young men of Hammonds Plains for the purpose of starting a men’s group. This organized men group was called the Men’s Progressive Club of Hammonds Plains. The second men’s group of our association was organized by Rev. Rodney, New Glasgow in 1930. Lic. William P. Oliver, Windsor Plains organized a men group in June 1936. R.K. Delong, organized a men group in New Glasgow, September, 1936. Rev. William P. Oliver, in Halifax organized a men group in September, 1938. The Laymen’s Council came into existence after a number of Christian Men from the Churches of the African United Baptist Association became interested in setting up a Provincial Men’s Group. During the 91st sessions of the African United Baptist Association in 1944, these interested men made their move. The Moderator at this time was Rev. A. N. Morgan and the Clerk was Rev. William P. Oliver. When the Clerk gave the Executive Report he made it known that there were a number of interested men from the different churches of the African United Baptist Association who wanted to form a Provincial Men’s Group. On Saturday, August 19th, 1944 the vote was positive and this is when the Laymen’s Council gave birth and came into existence.

Our First Executive Council in 1944

President – Bro. J. A. Ross Kinney First Vice President – Dea. Allan W. Evans Second Vice President – Dea. Richard S. Symonds Third Vice President – Dea. Howard B. Lawrence Secretary – Bro. Walter R. Johnston Assistant Secretary – Bro. Russell Christmas Supervisor – Rev. Albert W. Thompson Additional Executive Members: Dea. C.H. Johnston and Dea. Edgar Johnston Convention Representative: Provincial President – Bro. J. A. Ross Kinney