SENT 2023 is an opportunity for Baptists to gather together with a strategic focus on both the privilege and responsibility we share in Gods global mission. [1] Join Baptists worldwide as we join together in prayer and advocacy. OFFERS sincere thanks to the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong for the warmth of their welcome and the generosity of their hospitality; The preparation of munitions of war is a commercial interest. The BWA celebrated its centennial and 19th congress in Birmingham, England in July, 2005. Seventh Day Baptist General Conference, USA and Canada, Ecumenical Centre We encourage the churches to affirm this truth in the life and thereby reflect integrity in our Christian witness. Welcome to the Baptist World Alliance Historical Archive! Thank you for your patience and for your prayers on behalf of the many lives currently impacted by this disease. 6125 Richville Dr SW, Navarre, OH 44662. 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, In the foreword to the 1955 Golden Jubilee World Congress Official Report (p. 6), BWA General Secretary Arnold T. Ohrn stated this principle well: If you should need any further assistance in utilizing this online historical archive, please feel free to contact me. Youre invited to join yourCBFfamily at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for a week of learning, worship, inspiration and fellowship. 171. 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. MEXICO CITY (ABP) Leaders of the Baptist World Alliance ushered in its second century by unveiling plans to expand participation in the international organization. Professor A.T. Ohrn, Norway, moved the following Resolution on Racialism More Details Stay Connected with the BWA Sign up to receive the latest news and prayer updates for our global Baptist family. 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 General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: Laments the presence and power of corruption in many levels of society throughout the world and especially within government and corporate elites; Denounces corruption as sin and as unacceptable for any individual or group in any community; Dr. Prestridge : It falls to me and is my great pleasure to read these resolutions of thanks. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Alliance of Baptists are among those who said they also plan to hold hybrid annual gatherings this year. This resolution was formulated as follows:. His Honour Judge Willis, K.C., President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland, occupied the chair, and the hall was crowded with the delegates, numbering nearly 3,000. Sign up to receive the latest news and prayer updates for our global Baptist family. This Council expresses its deepest appreciation: Commends the leadership of the Baptist World Alliance for initiating and facilitating the Emerging Leaders Network; Religious Education of Children in the U.S.S.R. Meeting in Birmingham, Alabama, on July 12, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Council unanimously approved the Missionary Baptist Conference, USA (MBC), as the newest member of the global Baptist body. As much as one hundred and twenty billions of dollars are being spent yearly on armaments and armed forces by the nations of the world. The denomination as an institution emerged in the late 19th Century. 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; 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex - Switzerland, Association of Baptist Churches in Rwanda, Church of Christ in Congo - Baptist Community of Congo, Community of Baptist Churches in Central Africa, Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches. All rights reserved. For groups like the BWA, however, the hybrid approach strengthens its efforts to span the globe especially in troubled times. An annual meeting of the general council governs the Alliance between congresses. We acknowledge with joy the work of Baptist churches, associations, unions and mission bodies in ministries of health and education and would strongly encourage bold new ventures in poverty areas. Large-hearted and practical, he responded to the appeal of human need, and the Gospel he preached was illustrated by the Orphanage he founded. The meetings of the Alliance are called "Congresses". The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Ede, the Netherlands, July 27- August 1, 2009; This means that language and punctuation may be archaic and not in accordance with contemporary standards of discourse. A resolution of thanks to the Baptists of Sweden for their hospitality to the Congress was moved by Rev. Resolves to commemorate in this historic setting the two hundredth anniversary of the beginning of the abolition of the slave trade. will be rewarded as well as challenged. The Baptist World Alliance is supported by its member conventions and unions, as well as local churches and individuals. Offers sincere thanks to the Union of Baptist Churches in the Netherlands for the invitation to hold this Annual Gathering in Ede on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the first Baptist congregation, formed in Amsterdam in 1609; Welcomes the opportunities opened up by the friendly and constructive spirit in which A Common Word, signed by 138 Muslim scholars and leaders, has been written; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ede, the Netherlands, July 27-August 1, 2009; RECALLS the special evangelistic programmes developed by many Unions and Conventions organised for the end of the 1990s, including the BWA programme of a special month of evangelism and its call to renew our evangelistic commitment at the beginning of a new era; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; During the Annual Gathering, Baptist leaders from across the globe will connect through worship, prayer, learning, relationship building, and shared ministry. RECOGNIZES that the human desire to preserve and protect ones family from violence, disease, economic depravity, and other threatening conditions is universal and drives millions of people to leave their homelands seeking better lives for themselves and their family members; The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Council, meeting in Nassau, Bahamas, July 7-12, 2019: EXPRESSES its deep concern over recent instances of religious intolerance and religiously- motivated violence around the world since its last meeting in 2018. Central to the meeting of the Baptist family in Birmingham, Alabama 11-15 July for the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering was the unwavering support for the Baptists in Ukraine as they continue to minister amidst conflict. 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. WHEREAS our sister in Christ, Victoria Tolbert, is incarcerated in Liberia following the death of her husband, William O. Tolbert, in a military coup, and The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 4-9, 2011: ), and who later experienced displacement, loss and trauma when exiled to Assyria and Babylon (e.g. We are grateful to God for the sacrifice and commitment of many missionaries. National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. Council of Baptist Churches in North East India. Admits a long history of human enslavement that has broken families, robbed identities, stripped dignity and inflicted deep and inexpressible pain. But these statements would never have been proposed, much less adopted, if they were not considered indicative of the trends of opinion within the Baptist world. In addition to racial justice-focused plenaries, attendees had the opportunity to engage in Bible studies, regional ministry updates and small group reflections. 5:18}; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Kuala Lumpur July 4-9, 2011: The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe August 6-9, 1993, Remembering that the Apostle Paul declares that, God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ has given us the ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor. 2. AT THE ANNUAL DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE FLORIDA BAPTIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY, 1991 STETSON UNIVERSITY DE LAND, FLORIDA . It would welcome the appointment of an international non-political Commission to ascertain the extent of the need and to devise means of relief.. 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; 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. NOTES, with concern, the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), the escalation of rhetoric involving the DPRK, Republic of Korea and the USA of America, and the fear that this can lead to armed conflict in the region; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013, in honor of the Human Rights Advocacy award winner for 2013, Glen Stassen: LAMENTS the absence of peace for all the people of the Middle East; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; NOTES the approaching return of the territory of Hong Kong to Chinese control effective July 1, 1997; and Gives thanks to God for the rich spiritual legacy of Reformers like Jan Hus and Petr Chelcicky whose witness still inspires Czech Baptist life which began one hundred and fifty years ago; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7-12, 2003: Has observed with profound concern and apprehension the continuing suffering and oppression of many in El Salvador; to the government of Argentina for its gracious welcome and its readiness to grant visas to all participants; Click below to register now for this dynamic event! That the members of the Congress accept the challenge presented in his Presidential Address by Dr. Joao Soren to a new thrust of Christian witness, evangelism, and service throughout the world. THANKS God for the many blessings experienced by the world Baptist family over the l00 years of the life and mission of the Baptist World Alliance; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: Other faculty and staff hosted sessions and helped organize the events. The report . 1. At the first general meeting on June 7, 1823, the Association agreed to fund two church planting missionaries at $30 a month for two years. REAFFIRMING its opposition to apartheid as a sin against the Gospel of Gods love for all people. That event, Space for Grace, currently is scheduled to be held in-person but nothing is yet set in stone. The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: We regard an educational policy as of primary importance for the extension of the Baptist denomination in Europe, and we consider that the establishment or strengthening of Baptist seminaries for the training of pastors and evangelists should be undertaken without delay. Analytics cookies do not personally identify you and cannot be turned off. 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. 2023 Virtual Annual Business Meeting. The annual meeting of the Alliance of Baptists is a place and time where your presence and voice help give shape and form to the future of our movement for God's justice and love! The decade, 2000-2010, has been designated "Decade for Racial and Ethnic Harmony". OFFERS sincere thanks to the Baptist Union of Sweden for the warmth of their welcome and the generosity of their hospitality; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Dresden July 11-17, 1999 Rejoices in the work God is doing among his people in Zimbabwe and in particular through the Baptist churches in Zimbabwe; These include around 33.7 million baptized members in churches in 113 countries and twenty-eight offshore dependencies. Samford Hosts 2022 Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering Published on July 18, 2022 On July 10-15, Samford University hosted Baptists from around the world for the 2022 Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering. COMMENDS the Korean Baptist Convention for the faithful witness to the Gospel both within South Korea and in its mission work throughout the world. RECALLS that at its meeting in Montego Bay in 1992 the Council took note of the heavy burdens placed on the poor of Cuba by the present trade embargo and called for the speedy removal of economic sanctions which impact leaders, while devastating the population at large: The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, July 2-7, 2001 2. It offers earnest prayer for long and useful years of increasing personal and public service on behalf of the great cause of humanity, and gives thanks to God for his great contribution to the cause of peace. 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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: Click to learn more about our Standing Together Global Response to COVID-19. 2 Kings 24:10-16), and the Lord Jesus Christ who, with his family, experienced life as a displaced person (Matthew 2:13-23); The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: Last month,. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Thank you for your patience and for your prayers on behalf of the many lives currently impacted by this disease. 1. COMMENDS the Micah network (Micah 6.8) in their desire 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 World Evangelical Alliance resolution of 2001 to support the UN initiative to halve current levels of world poverty by 2015; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: The BWA has study commissions working on various concerns, themes and programmes.