2026 Annual Gathering
July 6-10, 2026 | Toronto, Canada
We are excited to collaborate with the Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) and Tyndale University, to offer a wonderful experience as we gather as global Baptists July 6-10, 2026, in Toronto, Canada, for the 2026 BWA Annual Gathering.
This is an opportunity for everyone from across our Baptist family to meet as Commissions, Networks, and Regions and for the inaugural Global Council as we start to see the working out of our new structure.
We will worship, pray, learn, plan, share meals, encourage one another, and then rededicate ourselves to pursuing God’s mission as a global Baptist family. All ages and backgrounds are invited to come together so we may hear and learn from each other. Through this time, we want to encourage and support one another, build our friendships across nations, cultures, and languages and express our solidarity in Jesus Christ who unites us all.
The Table of Christ: One Gospel, Many People
At Christ’s table, we are held together, formed together, and sent together as neighbors into every nation. As we convene for the 2026 BWA Annual Gathering in Toronto, we will be meeting in one of the most multicultural cities in the world where more than half of the population was born outside of Canada. Each morning will begin in intercession as we pray with one another and for the peoples of the world. Daily worship will include a biblical challenge that uses the theme of God’s table as a place where the Spirit moves, discipleship deepens, and where we are sent to embody a mission of hospitality to all people in all neighborhoods and nations. More information about the theme is in the Information Pack.
NxtGen Experience
As the BWA continues its commitment to engage the next generation of leaders who are exercising leadership across our Member Partners, and in light of the success of the NxtGen Summit held in Brisbane last July, we are inviting leaders aged 18-35 to arrive in time for the NxtGen Experience on Sunday, July 5, 2026. This will be a dynamic, immersive journey together – see more details under Section 2 – Schedule of the Information Pack.
We are most grateful to CBM and Tyndale for their partnership as together we look forward to a wonderful time together in Toronto. Come and experience the full breadth of fellowship, input, and blessing as we are strengthened and encourage each other as the global Baptist family to continue to impact the world for Christ. Your presence will enhance our time together.
To see all the relevant information and to register, click on the links below as you prepare to join with us in July