2026 Pentecost Message | Baptist World Alliance

2026 Pentecost Message

Rev. Karl B. Johnson, BWA Chair

A Global Pentecost Message

The Church: God’s Spirit-Infused Gift to the World
2026 Pentecost Message

At Pentecost, God revealed the Church as His Spirit-infused gift to the world. A living community empowered to proclaim salvation, pursue justice, serve with compassion, and reflect the love of Christ in every generation.

Reverend Karl B. Johnson calls the global Church to renewed faithfulness through prayer, fellowship, integrity, evangelism, and courageous witness. The same Holy Spirit poured out in Acts 2 still empowers believers today to bring hope, transformation, and healing to a broken world.

The Church is not merely an institution; it is God’s living presence at work through his people.

Previous Messages

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Rev. Johnson shares an inspiring message in recognition of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. that calls the global Baptist family to continue the pursuit of his dream of freedom and justice today.

A Message for the New Year

Rev. Johnson shares a word of encouragement about the peace Christ brings as we conclude 2025 and seek the Lord in 2026.