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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...

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...

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...

(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

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).

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).

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.

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.