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.
Beth Hayworth Echols, former director of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Women’s Department and passionate advocate for her global neighbors, died December 10 at her home in McLean, Virginia, USA, at the age of 96.
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is transitioning the 22nd Baptist World Congress to a fully virtual event on July 7-10, 2021. This decision was made in prayerful response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and as a result of collaborative discussions with global Baptist leaders.
As Baptist World Aid (BWAid) celebrates its 100th year of ministry, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) announces a global search for the next Director of Baptist World Aid.
General Council members voted unanimously to approve the membership application of the St. Kitts Baptist Association, making it the 241st member body within the Baptist World Alliance.
The BWA’s first virtual General Council included a special Officer Installation and Commissioning Service on Thursday, July 23. Tomás Mackey will now begin his five-year term.
On July 16, 2020, the Baptist World Alliance Women’s Department (BWA Women) hosted an online Commissioning Service for incoming President Karen Wilson and Secretary-Treasurer Sherrie Cherdak.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – November 22, 2021) In response to pervasive violence experienced by women around the world, the Baptist World Alliance and BWA Women are launching the “Stand Against Domestic Violence” Global Initiative. Worldwide, 18% of...
The Baptist World Alliance is excited to announce the launch of a new, mobile-optimized website for the Horizons Children and Youth Ministry Training Course.
Knud Wümpelmann, former president of the Baptist World Alliance passed away June 2 at the age of 97. The BWA calls upon Baptists worldwide to honor his legacy of faithful ministry.