Global Baptist Mission Network
In seeking to fulfill our mission to Network the Baptist Family to Impact the World for Christ, the Baptist World Alliance is pleased to announce the formation of the Global Baptist Mission Network (GBMN).
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What is the Global Baptist Mission Network (GBMN)?
Hosted and facilitated by the BWA, it has been established on the principle of a shared partnership of equals embracing interdependence, collaboration, cooperation, and networking, so as to:
- facilitate the building of relationships among Baptist mission leaders and movements around the world,
- provide prophetic thought leadership in the field of mission,
- assist with the identification of unreached fields and activities needed to reach these fields,
- encourage collaboration, where possible, between agencies and mission personnel,
- curtail resource waste and avoid unnecessary duplication, and,
- enable member and associated organizations to work more effectively.
The Network, made up of leaders of Mission Agencies, Mission Departments of BWA Member Bodies, along with other organizations and professionals working with a focus on the advancement of world mission, will gather annually at its Forum meeting.
Forum Meeting Opportunities
- relationship building and sharing,
- discussions and agreement on projects that will be undertaken by and
for the benefit of the members, - thought provoking input,
- time for sub groups to work on projects.
Projects will be missionally and culturally relevant, financially sustainable, impacting and collaborating, selected and executed in line on the basis of the vision, mission and values of the network. They will be planned, implemented and delivered by subgroups drawn from within the Network membership.
2026 North America Forum
Since the launch of the Global Baptist Mission Network (GBMN) in 2023, the focus has been to create awareness among its twenty-eight (28) members in relation to the missional work been done in various parts of the world and to explore possibilities for collaboration and networking. The vehicle chosen for this awareness building is a series of online mission forums covering the six regions of the BWA, the most recent being the forum for the region of North America held on January 22, 2026.
The event for North America brought together mission leaders and professionals from diverse backgrounds representing the six regions of the BWA. The primary aim was to create a platform where participants could share experiences, identify emerging trends and consider partnerships for gospel outreach in North America. The forum benefited from informative and insightful presentations from Lelious A. Johnson (Executive Secretary/Treasurer of Foreign Mission Board of National Baptist Convention of America), Amanda Haines (Director of Mission Partnerships and Special Projects for Lott Carey), Albert Reyes – (President and CEO for Bucknor International), and Adrian Gardner (Director of Partnerships, Americas and Asia for Canadian Baptist Ministries).
The speakers highlighted demographic shifts, multi- religious context, urbanization, family life, racial and social justice and the growing presence of immigrant communities and the challenge of immigration status as significant factors shaping mission strategies. The need for contextualized approaches that address both spiritual and practical needs was underscored. Successful examples of inter-church cooperation, joint community projects and resource sharing were shared by the presenters. However, common obstacles such as limited funding, volunteer recruitment, and cross–cultural barriers were highlighted.
The forum facilitated a question-and-answer session where participants discussed potential joint ventures and explored digital platforms for ongoing communication. Emphasis was placed on building trust and long-term relationships among mission-minded organizations. Innovative solutions aired included leveraging technology for virtual training, engaging local leaders, and fostering youth involvement in mission activities.
The GBMN online mission forum concluded with a renewed commitment to collaborative action. It served as a catalyst for fresh ideas and meaningful connections among those passionate about advancing the gospel in North America. By fostering a spirit of partnership and mutual encouragement, the forum laid the groundwork for more effective and sustainable collaborative mission efforts in the years ahead.
Inaugural Members
| Name of Organizations | Countries | Regions |
|---|---|---|
| Nigerian Baptist Convention | Nigeria | AABF |
| Ethiopian Addis Kidan Baptist Church | Ethiopia | AABF |
| Baptist Mission Australia | Australia | APBF |
| Baptist Church of Mizoram, India | India | APBF |
| Nagaland Missions Movement (NBCC) | India | APBF |
| The Union of Indonesian Baptist Churches | Indonesia | APBF |
| Jamaica Baptist Union | Jamaica | CBF |
| Baptist Union of Denmark | Denmark | EBF |
| BMS World Mission | Great Britain | EBF |
| Living Word Society, The Convention of Lebanese Baptist Evangelical Churches | Lebanon | EBF |
| Russian Union of Evangelical Christian Baptists | Russia | EBF |
| Ukrainian Baptist Union | Ukraine | EBF |
| Cooperative Baptist Fellowship | USA | NABF |
| American Baptist International Ministries | USA | NABF |
| NBCA (INC) – International Foreign Mission | USA | NABF |
| Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention | USA | NABF |
| Canadian Baptist Ministries | Canada | NABF |
| Brazilian Baptist World Mission, JMM | Brazil | UBLA |
| Confederación Evangélica Bautista – Evangelical Baptist Confederation | Argentina | UBLA |
| Directorate of Missions and Evangelization – National Baptist Convention of Venezuela | Venezuela | UBLA |
| The Administrative Mission Board, National Baptist Convention of Brazil | Brazil | UBLA |
| Junta de Missoes Nacionais – Board of National Missions | Brazil | UBLA |