The Baptist World Alliance® (BWA) has launched an appeal to assist persons in the United States who have suffered from a series of disasters. These include Hurricane Sandy that affected areas of New York and New Jersey in 2012, tornadoes that hit areas of the Midwest,...
As the world community prepares to mark World Refugee Day on June 20, the Baptist World Alliance® (BWA) is focusing on the plight of Syrians who have been displaced by the civil war that began in the Middle Eastern country in 2011. The death toll from the civil war is...
An original theme song for the 16th Baptist Youth World Conference has been released and is available on YouTube. Reach!, the title of the song, captures the theme of the youth conference that is to be held in Singapore from July 17-21. Baptist youth are encouraged to...
Baptist understanding of the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit will be the focal point of the 8th Baptist International Conference on Theological Education (BICTE) to be held in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from June 28-30. The conference theme is In Step with the Spirit:...
A number of Baptist groups in the United States have offered assistance to persons and communities affected by tornadoes in the state of Oklahoma in that country. On the afternoon of May 20, a tornado with peak winds estimated at 210 miles per hour (340 km/h), struck...
Theological issues will form an integral part of the Baptist World Alliance® (BWA) Annual Gathering in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from July 1-6. One forum will examine relationships within the Baptist family, drawing on a document prepared by the Special Commission on...
A cast of performers from around the world will participate in the 16th Baptist Youth World Conference that takes place in Singapore from July 17-21. Musical presentations, singing and other forms of performance arts have, historically, been an important feature of...
Rothangliania Chhangte, director of Baptist World Aid (BWAid), the relief and development arm of the Baptist World Alliance® (BWA), is the 2013 recipient of the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award. The award gives recognition to an American Baptist Church USA member who has...
The Baptist World Alliance® (BWA) sent an initial sum of US$5,000 to assist victims flooded out in the East African country of Uganda. At least six people have been killed while others remain missing. A number of Baptist churches in the affected regions are sheltering...
Several pastors in the Washington Metropolitan Area welcomed a document laying out principles and guidelines for relationships between Baptists. BWA General Secretary Neville Callam introduced the document at a reception for pastors from Virginia, Maryland and...