The first session of the theological dialogue between the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the World Methodist Council will be held at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama, in the United States, from January 30 to February 5. The dialogue...
Pavel Unguryan, a Baptist who was a Member of Parliament in Ukraine from 2008-2012, is appealing for prayer for his country that is now in the midst of domestic turmoil. "Today, as never before, Ukraine desperately needs prayer," Unguryan said. "In light of recent...
The theater in Ephesus, where the scene in Acts 19:28-41, may have taken place The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) continues its preparation for the 2014 Annual Gathering in Izmir, Turkey, from July 6-12. BWA Annual Gathering, normally held in July, brings together...
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is appealing for assistance to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to widespread suffering after rebels overthrew the government in March 2013. Nicolas Aimé Singa-Gbazia, president of the Association of Baptist Churches of Central...
The Baptist Convention of South Africa (BCSA) denounced Westboro Baptist Church of the United States for its incendiary attacks against the country's recently deceased former president, Nelson Mandela. Westboro, a small, fringe congregation with no affiliation with...
Youth leaders from within the United States at a meeting at the BWA international offices The Baptist Worled Alliance hosted a diverse group of 17 youth leaders from the Mid Atlantic area of the United States at its international offices in November to participate in...
"God bless Africa," remembering Nelson Mandela The Baptist World Alliance joins the wonderful people of South Africa in mourning the death of The Honorable Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela, the first President of a free and democratic South Africa. In the days following...
A section of the large turnout at the 200th anniversary celebration in Yangon, Myanmar Baptist World Alliance General Secretary Neville Callam offered praise to God and encouragement to Baptists in Myanmar during the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Baptist...
Former South African President Nelson Mandela who died December 5, 2013 The worldwide community mourns the passing of President Nelson Mandela, the first Black leader of democratic South Africa. As a citizen of Jamaica, the first country in the world to impose a trade...
Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Secretary Neville Callam presented a report on the work of the BWA at a meeting of the Committee of Secretaries of Christian World Communions (CS-CWC) in Geneva, Switzerland, in November. The CS-CWC brings together heads of global...