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 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 denominational leaders, pastors, theologians, seminary presidents, professors and...
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...
The Baptist World 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 wide ranging discussions on issues affecting Baptist youth ministry in the US....
"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...
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 witness in the Southeast Asian country. Callam, who delivered greetings at the opening...
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 embargo against apartheid South Africa – that was in 1957, when my...
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...
A Global Development Consultation will precede the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Annual Gathering in Izmir, Turkey, in July 2014. The event, set for July 5-6, is sponsored by Baptist World Aid, the relief and development arm of the BWA. The consultation aims to bring...