FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – January 12, 2026) The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) announces that Julie Justus Williams, Director of Global Partnerships and Unity, has accepted a new role as Area Director for Europe, the Middle East, and North...
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BWA Opens Nominations for 2026 Human Rights Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – December 10, 2025) In alignment with a commitment to defend religious freedom, human rights, and justice, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) seeks to recognize global leaders who are making a meaningful impact in these...
BWA Appoints Ambassador for Standing Against Gender-Based Violence
The BWA appoints Dr. Valérie Duval-Poujol from France as the first BWA Ambassador for Standing Against Gender-Based Violence.
Baptist Women Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Worldwide Day of Prayer Movement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA - November 3, 2025) For 75 years, Baptists around the world have united annually for the Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer. What began in 1950 as a call for global intercession in the aftermath of World War II has become...
BWA Represented at the United Nations
The BWA was represented at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) one-day conference on the growing humanitarian crisis in and around Myanmar.
BWA Appoints Ambassador to the Middle East
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – October 5, 2025) The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Nabeeh Abbassi as the first BWA Ambassador to the Middle East. Approved unanimously by the BWA Trustee Committee, this...
Ukrainian President Honors Global Baptist Leaders
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy honors Baptist World Alliance, awarding BWA and EBF during Ukraine’s Independence Day with top national distinctions.
BWA Women Commissions New Global Leaders
BWA Women commissions visionary global leaders at Baptist World Congress—empowering five-year mission to strengthen worship, mission, aid, freedom & unity.
BWA Commissions New Leadership
BWA commissions new leadership across five ministry Commissions—strengthening worship, mission, aid, religious freedom, theological reflection for the 2025–2030 quinquennium.
BWA Hosts Good News for the World Book Launch
BWA hosts the Good News for the World book launch, celebrating global Baptist witness and theology with contributors from six continents and 30+ countries.

