Resolved, after a statement by Dr. Rushbrooke, that the following resolution be sent to the Rumanian Government and afterwards published:, 56. (i) This Congress has received with high appreciation the report of Commission No. It became clear in the course of the week that (especially since the Alliance is not an executive or a BWA World Congress Resolution 1934.9 187. The report . From July 2-9, global Baptist leaders are invited to experience two dynamic events: We will hear from gifted keynote speakers as well as insightful Bible study and seminar leaders, collectively listening for Gods voice in directing us in our mission for the future. The members of this Congress believe that the Church is the company of the people of Christ with the Lord Himself according to His promise in the midst of them, and that He by His Spirit guides them into all Truth and makes plain to them the Will of God for them. Trinity Christian Chapel As a part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, we have for years been helping spread God's good news here in our hometown and throughout the world, and we depend on God to continue to lead our congregation in this direction. 2 PREFACE Baptists are an incredible group, now world wide and diverse in organization and style, and some groups We, the delegates of the Eleventh Baptist World Alliance Congress held at Miami Beach, Florida, June 25-30, 1965, offer thanks to our Heavenly Father for the privilege of fellowship with Baptists gathered from the nations of the world. One means of giving expression to the conclusions Baptists draw on issues of concern to them, and of bearing witness to this before the world, is through the preparation, adoption and sharing of resolutions proposed by member bodies, commissions, etc., for approval by the BWA General Council. Canton, OH 44705. 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: Join the largest and most dynamic network of Baptists in the world. WE CALL UPON Baptists of the world, in cooperation with other Christians, to make one of their evangelistic goals the winning of a whole new generation of young people for Christ, by sharing with them the Gospel of hope as the only answer to the many problems and dangers facing them nuclear threat, unemployment, drugs, hunger, poverty, materialism, racism, violence, etc. The page you requested could not be found. Baptist World Congress slated as virtual event in 2021 November 23, 2020 Ken Camp / Managing Editor Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Baptist World Congress originally scheduled for July 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilwill instead become an online event July 7-10, 2021. Baptist people numbering more than 34 million from all over the world have long stood for the right of all people to be free and independent and have worked to encourage governments everywhere to respect human rights. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; The Third Baptist World Congress meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, July, 1923, and representing with few exceptions the Baptists of every country in the world, a constituency numbering ten millions of baptized members, and many millions of adherents, in view of world conditions, and resolutely facing the problems of the future, makes this statement of Baptist principles and purposes to the Christians and peoples of the world. The quinquennial global gatherings of the Alliance have continued for more than a century. Here's a list: Woman's Missionary Union The diverse worldwide Baptist family, represented through the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), is concerned about the contemporary religious, missional, social, cultural, political and economic issues that affect the global family. The representatives of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in London, July 19th to 23rd, 1920, which Alliance has a constituency of eight million Church members, with an additional constituency of adherents several times that number, would submit this message to all the Peoples and Governments of the World. 2023 Baptist News Global. The BWA celebrated its centennial and 19th congress in Birmingham, England in July, 2005. We strongly reaffirm the following message from the Conference addressed to Baptists of the world and commend its implementation in whatever way seems most appropriate: The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Nairobi, Kenya: 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 Baptist World Alliance expresses its gratification that the Russian delegates have been able to attend the Congress, and it welcomes them heartily. View our privacy policy. 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 Attendees stayed on campus and Dining Services provided meals. We will take back to our homes their gift to remind us of these days while life shall last. 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. Converge, formerly the Baptist General Conference ( BGC) and Converge Worldwide, is an evangelical Baptist Christian denomination of the Swedish Baptist and Radical Pietist tradition in the United States that emerged out of Lutheranism. 171. Dont worry, though, if youre not able to make it to Dallas. 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. "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) A closed-door meeting in October between SBC and BWA officials was described as "candid," "frank" and "honest." Additional meetings are scheduled during 1998. The resolutions naturally carry great moral authority, coming as they do from a Congress so representative of Baptists in the entire world. Rumania. That this Eleventh Congress of the Baptist World Alliance affirms its belief in both the brotherhood of all Christians and the equality of all men under God, regardless of race or social position, and that we accept our responsibility as Baptists to take a full share in solving the un-Christlike distinctions of our societies, wherever they are. During the Baptist World Alliance annual gathering in Birmingham, Ala., this past July, the heavens opened with torrential downpours of story after inspiring story of how the Holy Spirit is working among Baptists all over our world. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, BWA Historian (Click here to contact). ACKNOWLEDGES with gratitude the enormous contribution made by the Southern Baptist Convention in the formation of the Baptist World Alliance 100 years ago and in the continued development and effectiveness of the Baptist World Alliance since its inception; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; REMEMBERS that the Bible honors displaced persons, including the people of Israel who lived as exiles for forty years before entering Canaan (Exodus 13ff. EXTENDS its sympathy to all victims of terrorism and encourages initiatives to offer relief to such victims; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Mexico City, July 3-8, 2006: The American Baptist Home Mission Societies part of the American Baptist Churches USA has a national event planned for later this year, in September. More Details Stay Connected with the BWA Sign up to receive the latest news and prayer updates for our global Baptist family. We urge the nations to dispense with all testing of nuclear weapons and the production of the same; and co-operatively, to agree on satisfactory methods of inspection designed to ensure that all nations shall exercise good faith in this matter. NOTES the imminent G8 summit meeting to be held in Genoa, Italy; The Baptist World Alliance has 211 member conventions/unions, with a total membership of 35 million baptized believers, representing a worshipping community of over 100 million Christians (Baptists do not count children as members). April 1, 2023 at 11:00 am ET. F. W. Simoleit, of Germany, and was accepted. Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and through the Message from CEO and Chair of the Board John Hickey CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Tara Reid CHAIR OF THE BOARD . The Baptist World Alliance, in session in Philadelphia, begs to express its respectful greetings to the President of the United States as the Chief Executive of the great Republic within whose borders the Alliance meets. Aware of the unprecedented suffering through which the people of Israel have passed during recent years, millions of them being exterminated by the most inhuman means; aware also that these sufferings are not yet at an end, but that hundreds of thousands are still in concentration camps or wandering homeless from land to land; aware, further, that the poisonous propaganda and destructive designs of anti- Semitism are still at work in many lands: this Congress puts on record its sense of sorrow and shame that such conditions prevail. Again this year, the meeting will take place on Zoom two weeks before the Annual Gathering. 1. The meeting was a strategic time for Baptists worldwide to gather for prayer, fellowship and learning. A resolution on Religious Liberty, drawn up by Dr. Clifford, President Mullins and Dr. Truett, was passed in the following form: Congress at Copenhagen, assembled from many lands and representing many peoples, deeply concerned at the condition of the D.P.s in many camps in Germany, Austria, and other countries, remembering that those who BWA World Congress Resolution 1947.1 "Baptists in every land join with their fellow-Christians in the prayer that peace, both just and abiding, may come soon to the hearts of all mankind. May it please your Majesty The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Alliance of Baptists are among those who said they also plan to hold hybrid annual gatherings this year. STATES its concerns at the climate of political and social instability and violence in Venezuela, which has led to deteriorating socio-economic conditions, including a shortage of food and medicines; The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: L. N. Scarborough, D.D., LL.D., and carried by a standing vote. They recognise their great loss in not having his effective leadership at the Congress. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 4-9, 2011: The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Hong Kong, July 3-9,1996: 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. 2007 BWA General Council Recommendation We express concern for nations and peoples who are caught in a terrible circle of hatred, violence, injustice, and suffering, who live in fear in police states where terrorist acts and military incursions are regular events. Soul-Winning Seminar. They also wish to express their sympathy with him in his present affliction and with his poignant grief in not being able to be with them in their sessions. twenty-five years of devoted ministry to the Baptist World Alliance. THANKFUL TO Almighty God for the cessation of open war in Kuwait and Iraq, The three discussed how churches and believers can partner with community and national leaders to meaningfully pursue racial justice together. The Twelfth Baptist World Congress, meeting in Tokyo, Japan, during July 12-18, 1970, notes with deep concern the continuing and increasing lack of economic self-sufficiency suffered by the majority of the inhabitants of the world, particularly those who are citizens of the developing countries. COMMENDS the Korean Baptist Convention for the faithful witness to the Gospel both within South Korea and in its mission work throughout the world. to the government of Argentina for its gracious welcome and its readiness to grant visas to all participants; L. A. Crandall, D.D., of Minneapolis, who moved its adoption. Analytics cookies do not personally identify you and cannot be turned off. Special congratulation was also given on the wonderful progress made by Swedish Baptists in their 75 years history, and on the singular devotion shown in that for every 600 members, they maintain one missionary abroad, thus standing at the head of all lands in this respect. 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 The Tenth Congress of the Baptist World Alliance reaffirms its belief in the separation of the church and its institutions from the state. AT THE ANNUAL DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE FLORIDA BAPTIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY, 1991 STETSON UNIVERSITY DE LAND, FLORIDA . 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; Rev. 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. Registration opens Feb. 1. The Baptist World Alliance is a fellowship of almost 29 of the 33 million Baptists in the world. It also allowed the attendees to hear updates on the crises in Myanmar and Ukraine in addition to the opportunity to connect with BWA Women's seven continental union presidents. The Executive of the Council is therefore requested to review major matters to be processed by the Resolutions Committee at its next meeting and to seek out competent persons who will be asked to submit proposed resolutions to be reviewed and where necessary revised by the Resolutions Committee for recommendation to the General Council. The BWA meeting will offer plenaries on racial justice, Bible studies, regional ministry reports and small-group sessions. We remain optimistic that uncertainty will turn to certainty, as we continue to pray and to plan for an in-person gathering to be held Sept. 21-23 at the Westin Kansas City (Mo.) 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. This resolution was formulated as follows:. The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: For starters, BWA's annual General Council meeting was renamed the BWA Annual Gathering, signaling a desire to expand participation beyond BWA's leadership circle. 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; It assures him of its grateful appreciation of the welcome which has been accorded to its members in America. The Executive shall be authorized to take any further counsel which may be advisable with the Boards concerned. Compiled by Rev. . We express our profound concern regarding the blatant disregard for human rights, civil liberties and national self-determination. The BWA is organized in six regional fellowships: the All Africa Baptist Fellowship (AABF), the Asian Baptist Federation (ABF), the Caribbean Baptist Fellowship (CBF), the European Baptist Federation (EBF), the North American Baptist Fellowship (NABF), and the Union of Baptists in Latin America (UBLA). MEXICO CITY (ABP) Leaders of the Baptist World Alliance ushered in its second century by unveiling plans to expand participation in the international organization. The majority of African Americans is Baptist and has included outstanding leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. MOTION by W. A. Criswell was seconded, and carried 33GC76 that the following resolution be adopted: It was moved from the Chair, seconded by Rev. INDIANAPOLIS (ABP) Southern Baptist Convention messengers voted overwhelmingly June 15 to end the denomination's 99-year relationship with the Baptist World Alliance. comprehensive news coverage of happenings in the worldwide family of Baptists. As Christians we believe that human rights are God-given and that violations of human rights are violations of the laws of God. COMMENDS the Christian churches and missions in Africa, especially the Baptist congregations, for their commitment to the Great Commission of Matthew 28, which has resulted in some of the most vibrant and fastest growing Christian communities in the world; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: The Congress has also learned of the issue of a new administrative decree whose terms are less severe than those of earlier decrees. GIVES THANKS TO GOD for the missionary vision of William Carey and rejoices in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of his arrival in India; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Uppsala, Sweden from 18-24 July 1994: The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. 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 General Council of the Baptist World Alliance: 36th Street between N and O Streets, NW Washington, DC 20007. Resolution of Thanks 1. Subscribe The sense of the horror and wickedness of war has burnt itself deeply into the heart and conscience of all the members of our churches. 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: 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. Commends the leadership of the Baptist World Alliance for initiating and facilitating the Emerging Leaders Network; This was seconded by his Honor Judge W. Willis, K.C., of East Dereham, supported by Rev. at Crown Center, a recent news item explained. Theological Reflection & Transformational Leadership. REAFFIRMS the priority given by the Baptist World Alliance to mission and evangelism; On July 10-15, Samford University hosted Baptists from around the world for the 2022 Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering. The task of world evangelization is now for every Baptist convention and union. A voluntary and fraternal world association of Baptists founded in 1905 to show, according to its constitution, "the essential oneness of Baptist people in the Lord [[Jesus Christ]], to impart inspiration to the brotherhood, and to promote the spirit of fellowship, service and co-operation among its members." The alliance serves as an agent of communication between Baptists (in 1970 it . NOTES with appreciation the willingness of Korean Baptists to host the 2003 meeting of the General Council of the Baptist World Alliance and looks forward to meeting in Seoul in 2004; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: We look forward to meeting in person once again after multiple years of virtual meetings, but we are also working to provide virtual components for those that will not be able to join us in person, she said of the July 10-15 event that will be based at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. We look forward to meeting in person once again after multiple years of virtual meetings, but we are also working to provide virtual components for those that will not be able to join us in person.. The Baptist World Alliance is a voluntary association among Baptists in unions and conventions of churches. BWA World Congress Resolution 1934.3 122. NOTES the pain and suffering endured by innocent persons as a result of the imposition of international economic sanctions; John Newton Prestridge, editor of The Baptist Argus, at Louisville, Kentucky, in his publication in 1904, called for a world gathering of Baptists.