In the early 1900s, Associations of the Primitive Baptists in the state of Georgia began to exclude churches from their membership that utilized the organ in worship services.

The general purpose of the Foundation as set out in the Constitution and by-Laws is: “The general nature or the object of the corporation is to assist, maintain or support aged ministers of the Primitive Baptist Church who are unable to serve churches, or are without sufficient funds to live on, and also to assist, maintain and support the widows of ministers of the Primitive Baptist Church when such is needed; to assist, maintain and support any of the pastors; and such other things, in conformity with this Charter, as may be needful and necessary for the Primitive Baptist cause.” The principal functions of the Foundation over the years, as provided for in the original by-laws, have been to give assistance to ministers, widows of ministers, and small churches; to publish the Bible Study material; publish the song book; to promote ministerial education and development; and make loans to churches.

In 1997 the Progressive Primitive Baptist Library and Archives, which provides a wonderful resource of current and historical materials, became a part of the Foundation.

[7] Today, The Banner Herald remains the denomination’s magazine and it publishes the annual directory of Progressive Primitive Baptist churches.

A week long music seminar for the aid of worship leaders and choir members is held each year in July at Camp Hillview in Claxton, Georgia.