BWA brings Haitian Baptists together

BWA brings Haitian Baptists together

A Jesus Christ Bread of Life (BOL) conference planned and sponsored by the Baptist World Alliance® (BWA) brought seven groups, including two that are already member organizations of the BWA, to focus on holistic development as an expression of authentic Christian...

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BWA brings Haitian Baptists together

Baptist World Alliance Day to be observed in May

Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Day 2013 will focus on the theme Hear the Spirit – Liberation, and will be observed on May 4 and 5, depending on whether Baptists worship on Saturday or Sunday. On BWA Day, Baptists are encouraged to worship together and pray for one...

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BWA brings Haitian Baptists together

Theology conference presenters confirmed

The main presenters and speakers for the 8th Baptist International Conference on Theological Education (BICTE) have been confirmed. The event will be held in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from June 28-30 and immediately precedes the Annual Gathering that will run from July 1-6...

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BWA brings Haitian Baptists together

The evolving understanding of ordination among Baptists

The ordained ministry is rooted in the mission of the church as a corporate body, said Baptist World Alliance® (BWA) General Secretary Neville Callam. Ordained persons, Callam asserted, have no existence apart from their partnership with the general church membership...

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BWA brings Haitian Baptists together

Callam appointed trustee of Mercer University

Baptist World Alliance® General Secretary Neville Callam has been appointed a trustee of Mercer University in the state of Georgia in the United States. Callam joins the 45-member Board of Trustees that has responsibility for overall policy-making for the university....

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BWA brings Haitian Baptists together

BWA releases online calendar

The 2013 calendar of events for the Baptist World Alliance® (BWA) is now available online. The BWA made a decision to forego printing and mailing the new calendar, deciding instead to produce a digitally generated program of events. The online calendar enables search...

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BWA brings Haitian Baptists together

Baptist pastors killed in Nigerian bomb attacks

At least two Baptist pastors have been killed and a number of Baptist properties destroyed in violent attacks by extremists in Nigeria. Olasupo Ayokunle, president and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) told the Baptist World Alliance®...

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