Baptist World Aid launches a new dedicated website to connect Baptists worldwide in humanitarian response efforts.
Baptist World Aid Launches First Dedicated Website
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BWA Appoints New Director of Global Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – January 16, 2026) Following a global search and interview process, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Annette Schmitz as the new Director of Global Events. Schmitz...
BWA Director Appointed to New Role with International Ministries
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...
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.