FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – June 23, 2026) Following a global search, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Peck as its new Director of Communications and Media. Peck brings more than two...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – May 29, 2026) The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is excited to announce the launch of the first dedicated website for Baptist World Aid (BWAid), the BWA’s aid and relief ministry. The site (BWAid.org) creates a centralized...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – January 16, 2026) Following a global search and interview process, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Annette Schmitz as the new Director of Global Events. Schmitz...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – January 12, 2026) The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) announces that Julie Justus Williams, Director of Global Partnerships and Unity, has accepted a new role as Area Director for Europe, the Middle East, and North...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – December 10, 2025) In alignment with a commitment to defend religious freedom, human rights, and justice, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) seeks to recognize global leaders who are making a meaningful impact in these...
The BWA appoints Dr. Valérie Duval-Poujol from France as the first BWA Ambassador for Standing Against Gender-Based Violence.
BWA commissions new leadership across five ministry Commissions—strengthening worship, mission, aid, religious freedom, theological reflection for the 2025–2030 quinquennium.
BWA hosts the Good News for the World book launch, celebrating global Baptist witness and theology with contributors from six continents and 30+ countries.
BWA welcomes 17 new Member Partners—expanding to 283 Baptist organizations across 138 countries.
Join Baptists worldwide July 7–12, 2025 in Brisbane for the 23rd Baptist World Congress—‘Living the Good News’ through worship, teaching, prayer, fellowship & service.