This paper examines the roles of the Nigerian
Baptists Social Ministries in the pursuit of the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) in
the realization of a better living standard for the people
of the world without jeopardizing the interest of future
generations. It rounds off by suggesting some ways for
better future performance for the Baptist Social
Ministry. With the theory of secularism, the paper
investigates how these UNSDGs came into existence, and
the purpose they were designed to achieve by 2030. In
addition, the paper considers some definitions of some
concepts in the conceptual framework, the roles of the
Faith-Based organizations in the lives of their members.
It also considers the set-up of the social ministry of the
Nigerian Baptists. Furthermore, the paper probes into
the activities of the social ministry of the Nigerian
Baptistsat the local church, conference, and convention
levels. The paper also establishes how the Baptists have
contributed in improving the lives of the general public
as a way of influencing the attainment of the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals, before
conclusion and recommendations.
Keywords : Sustainable Development, Faith-Based Organizations, Nigerian Baptists, Social Ministry