FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – July 10, 2021) The Baptist World Congress ended today with a closing celebration featuring worship from around the world, a presidential address by Baptist World Alliance (BWA) President Tomás Mackey, a sermon from Dr....
BWA Presents Congress Quinquennial Human Rights Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – July 10, 2021) In conjunction with the 22ndBaptist World Congress, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) presented the 2020 Congress Quinquennial Human Rights Award to Raúl Scialabba. The BWA has a long history of advocating...
BWA Presents Inaugural Evangelism Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – July 7, 2021) 3D Church of Estonia is the first recipient of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Kowloon International Baptist Church (KIBC) Evangelism Award. Presented at the 22nd Baptist World Congress, this award was...
22nd Baptist World Congress Begins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – July 7, 2021) More than 4,000 Baptists from over 140 countries are gathering July 7-10, 2021, for the 22nd Baptist World Congress. Held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this Congress will be the Baptist...
Baptists Worldwide Called to Unite for Global Impact Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA - May 7, 2021) Baptists worldwide are invited to join together this month in celebrating Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Global Impact Month. Formerly known as BWA Day, this strategic time of prayer, celebration, and action...
Baptist World Alliance to Host Myanmar Solidarity Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA - April 24, 2021) In response to the ongoing violence and unrest within the nation of Myanmar, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is calling Baptists worldwide to unite in prayer, reflection, and action during a...
Baptist World Alliance Hosts Virtual Executive Sessions
(FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – March 12, 2021) The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) concluded its Executive Committee Sessions this week, which included over 80 participants from more than 30 countries. I
New Staff Added to Horizons Team
In response to the substantial regional growth of the Horizons Children and Youth Ministry Training Initiative, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is pleased to announce the addition of three team members. Koffi Soké Kpomgbe will serve as Area Director for BWA Horizons Africa, and Baptist John Jaya Prakash will serve as Area Director for India (Telangana Region).
Baptist World Alliance Calls for Equitable Distribution of Vaccines
In response to the substantial regional growth of the Horizons Children and Youth Ministry Training Initiative, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is pleased to announce the addition of three team members. Koffi Soké Kpomgbe will serve as Area Director for BWA Horizons Africa, and Baptist John Jaya Prakash will serve as Area Director for India (Telangana Region).
Baptist World Alliance Appoints BWAid Director
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and his prophetic witness, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) calls upon the global family to pray and continue to pursue racial justice. Part of the BWA’s ongoing response includes the formation of a Racial Justice Action Group.