The mission of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference (SDPC) is to nurture, support and mobilize African American faith, civic, corporate and philanthropic leaders to address critical needs of human and social justice within local, national and global communities. SDPC seeks to strengthen the individual and collective capacity of thought leaders and activists in the academy, church and community through education, advocacy and activism.

The African American Church represents the heartbeat of family, community and civic development in the black community. As a faith community, the African American Church is diverse, dynamic and growing. The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference is part of the continuing legacy of African Americans committed to both the spiritual and social justice aspects of ministry.