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Baptist World Alliance Issues Global Call for Prayer
In response to the growing impact of COVID-19 around the world, the Baptist World Alliance calls on the global Baptist family to join together for a 24-hour prayer marathon.
Baptist World Alliance Hires New Director
Following an extensive global search, the Baptist World Alliance has appointed Everton Jackson to serve as Director of Integral Mission. Jackson will focus on the core ministry area of evangelism and mission.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Long-time Baptist World Aid Director Paul Montacute
Paul Montacute, 22-year veteran staff member of the Baptist World Alliance passed away February 20 at the age of 73. The BWA calls upon Baptists around the world to pray for his family.
Honoring the Legacy of General Secretary Emeritus Denton Lotz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA - April 23, 2019) Today Rev. Dr. Denton Lotz, General Secretary Emeritus of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and faithful servant of the LORD, died at his home in Forestdale, Massachusetts, USA, at the age of 80. The...
Baptist World Alliance Mobilizes Response to Hurricane Dorian
(FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – September 10, 2019) Hurricane Dorian is one of the strongest and longest-lasting storms on record in the Atlantic, claiming the lives of at least 45 people and leaving an estimated 70,000 homeless.
Baptist World Alliance Announces Director of Integral Mission Position
Baptist World Alliance Announces Director of Integral Mission Position Invites Global Applicants for New Staff Role (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – September 6, 2019) The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is accepting applicants for a new full-time position: Director of Integral Mission (DIM).
BWA Responds to Cyclone Idai
(FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – March 29, 2019) Cyclone Idai, regarded as one of the worst tropical cyclones on record, continues to cause devastation across southern Africa with Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi the most significantly affected.
Baptist World Alliance Launches Expanded Horizons Program
Falls Church, VA – The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is expanding the HORIZONS Youth and Children’s Worker Program to its worldwide network.
Baptist-Catholic International Dialogue
Twenty participants from around the world gathered on December 10-14, 2018, for the second meeting in the third phase of the Baptist-Catholic International Dialogue, a series of strategic ecumenical conversations between the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.