The r.h. BOYD company ("company") was formed in 1999 and began operations in 2000 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the code. The company is affiliated with two other 501(c)(3) entities: the national baptist publishing board, which was founded in 1986, and the national congress of contemporary christian training, which was founded in 1906. The company publishes literature relevant to baptists and other christians of ALL denominations. The christian literature created is written, developed, and interpreted by african-americans to reflect their own experiences and experiences of their people. The company's mission is to provide biblically sound literature that is relevant to the african-american community. In addition to printing and publishing, the company also offers a complete range of products from sunday church school literature and vacation bible school programs to leadership development and small group ministry AIDS, workshops and hymnals.