(Billy Graham spoke at many.) REMEMBERS that the Bible honors displaced persons, including the people of Israel who lived as exiles for forty years before entering Canaan (Exodus 13ff. ACKNOWLEDGES the human tragedy of the recent flood of unaccompanied minors to the United States who risk their lives in search of safety, economic resources and justice; CELEBRATES the Baptist International Conference on Theological Education that met in Nassau, Bahamas, July 5-7, 2019, with the theme of TOGETHER: Re-Imagining, Re-Reading HERstory in the Church, with significant discussions of women in the church; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: AFFIRMS that every child, from the time of conception, is of inestimable worth, having been created in the image of God, and possessing at an appropriate age the capacity to experience fellowship with God through personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Mexico City, July 3-8, 2006: AT THE ANNUAL DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE FLORIDA BAPTIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY, 1991 STETSON UNIVERSITY DE LAND, FLORIDA . In these days of tension and concern for the destiny of all mankind, we Baptists appeal to all Christians to join together to preserve peace on earth. Each Resolution document is in PDF format and seeks to reproduce the original text as closely as possible. The BWA celebrated its centennial and 19th congress in Birmingham, England in July, 2005. Networking the Baptist family to impact the world for Christ Ruling year info 1949 General Secretary Dr. Elijah M. Brown Main address 405 N Washington St Falls Church, VA 22046 USA Show more contact info Formerly known as No Former Name EIN 53-0204667 NTEE code info Christian (X20) Freedom of Religion Issues (R65) RECOGNIZES the importance of the work of Baptists throughout the world, individually and collectively, to bring peace and justice to all of the people of God; Representatives of the Southern Baptist Convention and Baptist World Alliance met April 13, issuing a joint press release after the nineteen participants had spent six hours together at the SBC Building in Nashville, Tennessee. EMPHASISES the crucial importance of personal conversion through the work of the Holy Spirit issuing in repentance, faith in Christ as saviour, baptism, incorporation into the church and the life of discipleship; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: It was moved from the Chair, seconded by Rev. They represent many nations and widely differing cultures and ways of life and thought. The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. J. N. Prestridge, D.D., of Kentucky, and unanimously resolved to send the following message to His Majesty King Edward VII: The region is part of a conflict area now widely understood to be under the control of Russia, which has recognized the area as The Lugansk Peoples Republic (LPR).. An Address was given by Prof. C. Schneider, Germany, on the subject: The Centenary of the German Baptists. 108. 2023 BWM Annual Meeting - Baptist World Mission Home - Alliance of Baptists REALIZING that over four billion people in our world do not know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and that one-fourth of the worlds population has never heard the Gospel, Join the largest and most dynamic network of Baptists in the world. BaptistWorld.org. Rev. 2. Click below to register now for this dynamic event! The BWA holds a world congress every five years. The Baptist World Alliance meeting in Berlin in 1934 should be seen with great interest for those studying the rise of Naziism, how it was viewed at the time, and how people around the world turned a blind eye to what was growing and what would lead to Kristallnacht and then later the Holocaust. Affirms its continuing commitment to defend and promote the human rights of all people as set forth in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and associated instruments; ANTICIPATES with joy the forthcoming Centenary Congress of the Baptist World Alliance in Birmingham, England, July 2005; The meetings of the Alliance are called "Congresses". AFFIRMS that because all life is the gift of God and that every person is created in the image of God, human life is sacred; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Vancouver Canada, July 3-9, 1997, The purpose of the event was to provide a meaningful time of fellowship and prayer for the female attendees and to discuss how God is at work through women living on mission around the world. We pray for Gods blessing on your deliberations and on the work of your churches throughout the world. Expresses deep sadness and regret over religious and ethnic conflicts that claim many lives and create deep scars in different parts of the world; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Seville, Spain, July 8-13 2002: AFFIRMS that Jesus Christ calls the church to proclaim the gospel to all nations (Matt. RECOGNIZES the very real dangers faced by many Christians in various parts of the world who experience intolerance and persecution from governments and authorities of different political, religious and ideological persuasions; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: The first will come Feb. 16-17 in Nashville , Tenn. , when the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is likely to recommend that Southern Baptists end their 99-year effort to relate to other Baptists worldwide through the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). RECOGNIZES that every human being is of intrinsic worth, being created in the image of God and possessing the possibility of fellowship with the God of the universe; THANKFUL particularly for those places where greater freedom of religion has been evidenced and new opportunities for evangelization and theological education have been made possible. Renews its decision made at the General Council in Seoul, Korea, 2004, to strengthen the capacity of aid and development agencies, such as Baptist World Aid, to make a biblically- shaped response to the needs of the poor and oppressed in line with the Micah Challenge campaign to support the UN initiative of 2000 on the Millennium Development Goals to halve the level of world poverty by 2015; AFFIRMS the role of theological education as essential for the development of pastors and church leaders who will bring servant leadership to the task of developing growing and vital churches to carry out the mission of the triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit; COMMENDS the leadership of USA President George W. Bush, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas as well as the roles of the USA, the European Union, the United Nations and Russia in putting forth The Road Map to Peace that provides an opportune moment for all parties involved in the Middle East conflict; On Detention and Due Process The Baptist World Alliance General Council expresses the deepest disquiet over the plight of the dispossessed and homeless peoples of the world. BE IT RESOLVED that we show our appreciation to the Baptist people of Miami, especially the staff and congregation of the Central Baptist Church of Miami, and the Miami Baptist Association for their fine hospitality. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, believing that the feeding of the starving and the undernourished ought not to be limited to people whose governments are closely allied to donor governments, and recognizing that some governments have used, or have been under pressure to use relief, 5 MOTION was made, seconded, amended, and carried 36GC76 that the following resolution be adopted: MINDFUL of the tragic aftermath of such hostilities in terms not only of loss of life but also of the appalling social and economic conditions prevailing in the Gulf and the long-term threat to the environment caused by oil pollution in both sea and air. Join Baptists worldwide as we join together in prayer and advocacy. A global network of 51 million Baptists in 128 countries and territories unified by a mission to impact the world for Christ. Whereas, We hail with joy the fact that the Baptist World Alliance is giving such a large place to the social aspect of the gospel and the duty of Christian people to human society; and NOTES the imminent G8 summit meeting to be held in Genoa, Italy; L. A. Crandall, D.D., of Minneapolis, who moved its adoption. Offers sincere thanks to the Baptist Union of Czech Republic for the invitation to hold this Annual Gathering in Prague; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7-12, 2003: Cookie Preferences | Privacy Policy | Software Plugins, We use cookies to improve our site, personalize content and serve more relevant advertising on other platforms. But no union or convention has ever authorized a Baptist World Congress to speak on its behalf. 163. OFFERS sincere thanks to the Union of Evangelical Free Churches in Germany and the local congregations of Dresden and vicinity for their warm welcome and generous hospitality; We, ministers and delegates of Baptist Churches in the United Kingdom, the British Colonies, America, and various other lands, representing over 7 millions of communicants, assembled in the Baptist world Congress, desire to express our joy at meeting in this land so dear to all lovers of religion and freedom. J. Clifford, M.A., D.D., of London, and carried unanimously: Upon the motion of the President, seconded by Mr. Herbert Marnham, of London, it was resolved: That the President is hereby authorised to nominate a Committee on future Congresses with Rev. At this, the first meeting ever held in the interest of Baptist young people throughout the world assembled at Philadelphia, June 20, 1911, we, delegates and visitors to the second session of the Baptist World Alliance wish to record our views regarding the work for our young people in the following statement and resolutions: The report of the Committee on Future Congresses was presented as follows by Rev. 1. The meeting opened with the hymn From distance climes, from every land, Behold us, Lord, before Thee stand.. The BWA celebrated its centennial and 19th congress in Birmingham, England in July, 2005. We will take back to our homes their gift to remind us of these days while life shall last. CELEBRATES with the World Methodist Council the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Wesley, founder of Methodism; Offers sincere thanks to the Ghana Baptist Convention for its invitation to hold the Annual Gathering in the city of Accra; 34GC76 that the following resolution, and all pending amendments, be referred to the Executive Committee for consideration. The Baptist World Alliance has announced its 2022 annual gathering will be convened both online and in-person after two years of virtual-only meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: ACKNOWLEDGES that General Council has regularly reminded the global family of Baptists about the evil practice of modern slavery; The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, July 2-6, 2018: BWA World Congress Resolution 1934.3 122. For ease of reference, click one of the buttons below to see resolutions in that category. 2023 Annual Gathering | Baptist World Alliance Southern Baptists and the Baptist World Alliance - Pathway Human rights and religious liberty advocate elected to lead Baptist ACKNOWLEDGES that impact of the Arab Spring in the Middle East and North Africa has led to an increase in the persecution of minorities, including Christians; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: And BWA isnt alone. The Baptist World Alliance has a new online home! The members of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Stockholm, recognize with thankfulness that there are many signs of hope on the far horizon, in spite of the fact that the war spirit is still at work among the nations. Timothy George, distinguished professor and former dean of Beeson Divinity School, presented on The Travail of Religious Freedom to 21 Wilberforce, a religious liberty advocacy group affiliated with the BWA. The decade, 2000-2010, has been designated "Decade for Racial and Ethnic Harmony". A resolution of thanks from the many groups of suffering Baptists on the continent, to those who had succoured them, was presented by the Rev. BELIEVES that everyone is created in the image of God and so possesses inalienable dignity and value, and that Jesus Christ, who died on the Cross for both women and men, commands us to love one another, as he has loved us (John 13:43); The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Izmir Turkey, July 9-11, 2014: AFFIRMS the many significant steps taken by President Thein Seins government in Myanmar in recent years to relax restrictions and permit a more open society. BWAs hybrid approach provides opportunities for deep, in-person fellowship while enabling greater numbers to attend online, BWA Director of Global Events and Fellowship, Carolina Mangieri, said in the announcement. The online collection includes the years 1976-2019. 405 N. Washington St. Falls Church, VA 22046 USA, 2021 | Networking the Baptist Family to Impact the World for Christ. Action on Corruption | Baptist World Alliance b) reaffirms its belief that God in Christ is able to bring people truly together across national, political, economic, language and cultural barriers; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance wishes to state its concern and position regarding multiple but interrelated crises in the Near and Middle East in the following expressions: Canton, OH 44705. BGAV to seek membership in Baptist World Alliance 2. Christ The King Lutheran Church CaryChurches of Christ Queensland REGARDS current events in various countries in the Middle East as an opportunity for peaceful positive changes in the societies, and, therefore: Recalling that our Lord Jesus has pronounced blessed those who work for peace, (Matt 5:9); The Baptist World Alliance expresses its gratification that the Russian delegates have been able to attend the Congress, and it welcomes them heartily. There is through-out the World a growing sense of insecurity because of the failure thus far to establish an effective commonwealth of nations possessing the authority and the means for redressing and preventing international injustice. The Baptist World Alliance has announced its 2022 annual gathering will be convened both online and in-person after two years of virtual-only meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: 2023 Annual Gathering: July 2-5, 2023 During the Annual Gathering, Baptist leaders from across the globe will connect through worship, prayer, learning, relationship building, and shared ministry. The range of issues covered by the collection is comprehensive, and many of the Resolutions speak to contemporary concerns (such as racism, antisemitism, poverty and war) with multi-cultural wisdom, spiritual integrity, and intellectual depth. John Newton Prestridge, editor of The Baptist Argus, at Louisville, Kentucky, in his publication in 1904, called for a world gathering of Baptists. The Baptist World Alliance, in its continued and determined efforts for world peace with justice, and in its further endeavors to overcome the poverty and suffering of peoples of every nation, is willing to work with other religious groups and organizations toward these ends, doing so in a manner consistent with our Baptist principles and Baptist beliefs. Union of Protestant Baptist Churches in Benin, Union of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Burkina Faso, Association of Baptist Churches of the Central African Republic, Fraternal Union of Baptist Churches (CAR), Community of United Baptist Churches (DRC), Baptist Community of the Congo River (DRC), Baptist Community in the Centre of Africa (DRC), Autonomous Baptist Community Wamba-Bakali (DRC), Community of Baptist Churches in Eastern Congo (DRC), Community of Baptist Churches in North Congo (DRC), Southern Evangelical Churches (Cte dIvoire), Baptist Evangelical Association of Ethiopia. Celebrates the gifts and talents of those who are a part of the Emerging Leaders Network and who represent the future of the BWA; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting Havana Cuba July 5-8 2000 The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: It is neither within its power nor its function to direct, or rule on the internal affairs of the political or economic procedures of its constituent bodies or of their countries. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C. 32GC76 that the following resolution be adopted: Annual Gathering In 2023, the Baptist World Alliance is excited to collaborate with European Baptist Federation to offer an incredible global experience in Stavanger, Norway. We are sure that nothing has been lacking in the preparations, and that no pains have been spared to ensure the comfort and welfare of the hundreds of delegates in attendance. Members of the Samford community from across campus assisted with the meeting. OFFERS sincere thanks to the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong for the warmth of their welcome and the generosity of their hospitality; Dr. Prestridge : It falls to me and is my great pleasure to read these resolutions of thanks. Admits a long history of human enslavement that has broken families, robbed identities, stripped dignity and inflicted deep and inexpressible pain. "Lessons From 400 Years of the Baptist Experience," DC Baptist Convention Committee meeting (June 20) 400th Birthday Celebration, European Baptist Federation (July 24-26, RAI Congress Center, Amsterdam) 400th Celebration Party at the Baptist World Alliance Annual Meeting (July 27-August 1, Ede, Netherlands) WE REAFFIRM our faith that the gospel of Gods free salvation in His Son, Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, is for all men, without distinction, and that today as in previous generations it speaks to mans every need, convicting, redeeming, transforming, guarding the human spirit and requiring the ending of exploitation and tyranny, and the provision of full opportunities for its free acceptance and for worship, witness, and service. Notes that the joint EBF/BWA Religious Freedom Monitoring Group during a visit in January 2009 to Azerbaijan observed violations of freedom of religion towards the local Baptists; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe August 6-9, 1993, The Alliance of Baptists said its Annual Gathering will be held April 22-24 online and at Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. The Baptist World Alliance gratefully records its deep sense of obligation to many individuals and organizations as well as to the citizens of Atlanta as a whole for the magnificent cooperation which has helped to make this Sixth Baptist World Congress. Registration opens Feb. 1. INDIANAPOLIS (ABP) Southern Baptist Convention messengers voted overwhelmingly June 15 to end the denomination's 99-year relationship with the Baptist World Alliance. 2023 Baptist News Global. A voluntary association of Baptist churches, the BWA accounts for about half the Baptists in the world. The Baptist World Alliance is a voluntary association among Baptists in unions and conventions of churches. to the officers and churches of the Convencion Evangelica Bautista Argentina for the careful preparations, warm welcome, generous hospitality and interpretation service; BWA General Council Resolution 1981.6 The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance: Expresses appreciation for the initiative taken by the Church of Sweden (Lutheran) and its Archbishop in calling a Conference on Peace and Disarmament in Sweden in March 1982, Once again WE EXPRESS OUR PROFOUND CONCERN over international tensions, the armed conflicts in certain regions, the economic burden of large armaments and armed forces, the threat of nuclear annihilation of humanity; Recognizing the extreme importance of an effective beginning for the General Council and Study Commissions for the 1981-85 quinquennium, we express our deep appreciation: Its 16 million adult members constitute the largest Protestant church in the USA. We believe that all people of the world have one Father and that one God has created us all and that it is Gods will that all of His people should share in the conditions that provide for freedom, self- determination, technical knowledge, and the materials necessary to the life of persons whom God has created to fulfil His purposes. ACKNOWLEDGES that more than two decades have passed since the end of the Cold War, and that most negative manifestations of that struggle have been ameliorated, except for the continuing USA embargo against Cuba begun in 1960; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: We will share more details when available. The Baptist World Alliance is a fellowship of almost 29 of the 33 million Baptists in the world. Celebrating 400 Years of Baptist Heritage BWA brought its annual meeting, held virtually in 2020 and 2021, to Birmingham for the first time. AFFIRMS freedom of religion and belief as a core value borne out in Baptist history and opposes all forms of discrimination based on faith or religion; The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: And BWA isn't alone. NOTES with alarm that since its last resolution on AIDS in 1988 the number of those infected has reached epidemic proportions in many countries; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Hong Kong, July 3-9, 1996: Affirms the biblical teaching of respect for the Earth and everything in it, and the moral imperative to love ones neighbors as oneself including those of future generations; Recollects, celebrating 400 years of Baptist life, that from the beginning our founders stood for freedom of conscience and freedom of religion for all people regardless of their beliefs or non-belief; Recognizes that women and children are victims of violence that include exploitation in the sex industry, which includes sexual trafficking, labor exploitation, domestic conflict, recruitment into military conflict, rape, many other forms of violence because of precarious and vulnerable situations. There are many conditions and attitudes which strain and impair human relations and cause great concern; but we cannot solve the problem unless we face it forthrightly as Christians. 10. This Congress, representing the Baptists of the world, records its distress and indignation that the Rumanian Government has failed to secure the rights of religious minorities, and that it has failed to check or prevent numerous acts of persecution on the part of the local organs of administration. Embracing Ukraine at the Baptist World Alliance - ebf.org Notes again the great urgency of the HIV/AIDS crisis and laments that 65 million people have been infected and more than 25 million people have died of HIV/AIDS in the past 25 years. In light of the ever-evolving nature of the virus, the Baptist World Alliance is currently in a thorough review process of options for the 22nd Baptist World Congress. The former receiving churches are becoming sending churches. Aware of the constant struggle for physical survival in this continent as well as in the world, the present conditions in the Sahel being one tragic example, would there draw attention to the statement quoted in the report of the BWAid Committee as follows. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Havana July 5-8 2000, The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, July 2-6: Dr. W. O. Lewis, European representative of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, moved the following resolution on behalf of the Resolutions Committee: This World Congress of Baptists representing sixty countries BWA World Congress Resolution 1939.5 The Sixth Baptist World Congress, assembled in Atlanta, Ga., is constrained to express the judgment of Baptist people in general on the question of race relationship. An annual meeting of the general council governs the Alliance between congresses. This Baptist World Congress has learned with satisfaction that, through the action of the Prime Minister, the Rumanian Baptist Churches, which were last year closed as the effect of repressive administrative orders issued by the Minister of Cults, have throughout the larger part of the land been re-opened. We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. (i) This Congress has received with high appreciation the report of Commission No. A Participant's Perspective on the Baptist World Alliance The preparation of munitions of war is a commercial interest. 405 N. Washington St. Falls Church, VA 22046 USA, 2021 | Networking the Baptist Family to Impact the World for Christ. The report . Each document now contains a unique identification number, topical keywords, and four types of citations for academic purposes. The Rev. Baptist Conference of the Philippines, Inc. Convention of Visayas and Mindanao of Southern Baptist Churches (Philippines). to learn more about our Standing Together Global Response to COVID-19. Va. Baptists strengthen Baptist World Alliance ties