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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.
Baptist World Alliance Announces 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.
Former Director of BWA Women’s Department, Beth Hayworth Echols, Passes Away at 96
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.
Baptist World Alliance to Host Virtual World Congress
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.
Baptist World Alliance Begins Global Search for Aid Director
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.
Baptist World Alliance Welcomes New Member from the Caribbean
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.
Tomás Mackey Installed as Next BWA President
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.
Karen Wilson Installed as Next BWA Women President
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.
Horizons Training Team Launches Optimized Website
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.