Converge (United States)

Converge
(Baptist General Conference)
ClassificationEvangelical Christianity
OrientationBaptist
PresidentJohn K. Jenkins
AssociationsBaptist World Alliance, National Association of Evangelicals
RegionUnited States
HeadquartersOrlando, Florida, U.S.
Origin1879
Branched fromMission Friends
Congregations1,346
Members324,163
Missionary organizationConverge missions
Aid organizationConverge crisis response
Tertiary institutionsBethel University
Official websiteconverge.org

Converge, formerly the Baptist General Conference (BGC) and Converge Worldwide, is an association of Baptist Christian churches in the United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance and the National Association of Evangelicals. The headquarters are in Orlando, Florida. The current president of Converge is John K. Jenkins.