Praises
- We give thanks that, even in seasons of hardship and transition, the Gospel continues to be preached, disciples are being formed, and people from many nations are encountering Christ through International Baptist Convention churches. We praise God for the unity of purpose and collaboration within the IBC Executive Leadership Team and Presidential Leadership Team as they begin a season of strategic planning to better serve and equip churches for disciplemaking and mission.
- We join with union leadership in giving thanks for 27 church planting projects, a fruitful mission conference at the beginning of the year, and opportunities to help people in need in Germany and worldwide.
Prayer Requests
- Pray for grace, humility, and love as IBC churches walk through areas of division and differing convictions. Ask God to deepen their unity in Christ while strengthening clarity, trust, and understanding.
- Pray that as the IBC enters several months of prayerful strategic planning, God will guide every conversation and decision and that the outcomes will honor Christ and strengthen churches across the world.
- We join with German Baptists in prayer for:
- ways to respond to the polarizations in ethical and social issues and that Christians will be known as people who contribute to reconciliation and not fuel conflicts
- the future plans and impact of the Union of Evangelical Free Churches (Baptists) in Germany through “Our Union 2025 – Shaping the Future”
- for Iranians in the country and their families
- for enthusiasm of the churches for the Gospel and a love for people through the Spirit of God.
BWA President Tomás Mackey is pictured during his visit to Elstal Theological University in Berlin, Germany, in 2021.
