AFFIRMS that one of the basic rights of each human being is the right to worship openly and freely according to the dictates of ones own heart; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: 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; Baptists from Poland shared how they were the first people to set up shelters for Ukrainian refugees. 10. The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. The Baptist World General Council, meeting in the Caribbean: The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Ede, the Netherlands, July 27- August 1, 2009; ACKNOWLEDGES the governments efforts towards mutual respect and tolerance among different religious groups, which help promote peace and harmony among all of its peoples; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: The American Baptist Home Mission Societies part of the American Baptist Churches USA has a national event planned for later this year, in September. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Melbourne, Australia, resolves. The 2022 SBC Annual Meeting will convene at the Anaheim Convention Center Tuesday, June 14 at 8 a.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, according to the official schedule for the meeting released Tuesday (March 22). 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. John Newton Prestridge, editor of The Baptist Argus, at Louisville, Kentucky, in his publication in 1904, called for a world gathering of Baptists. Baptists have a worldwide constituency of about 43 million souls. These violations are evident in Darfur, but exist throughout Sudan. 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. 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. 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: Welcome to the Baptist World Alliance Historical Archive! BWA World Congress Resolution 1934.3 122. 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); RECOGNISES that children all over the world are subjected to abusive relationships perpetrated by adults and tolerated by communities and governments; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; Through inspiring worship, prayer times, and sharing meals together, we want to encourage and support one another, building our friendships across nations, cultures, and languages expressing our solidarity in Jesus Christ who unites us all together. 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: This means that language and punctuation may be archaic and not in accordance with contemporary standards of discourse. 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 Annual Gathering of the Baptist World Alliance began on Monday, July 27, in Ede, Netherlands. We are grateful for their 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. AWARE that for 15 years the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been embroiled in war, with an estimated 5,400,000 having died due to the war and its effects and with an estimated 45,000 dying each month in eastern Congo from disease and hunger resulting from the ongoing conflict; 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. 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; 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. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Alliance of Baptists are among those who said they also plan to hold hybrid annual gatherings this year. 1. 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; EXPRESSES concern the effects of drought and patterns of international trade and aid have exacerbated conditions of famine, poverty and disease amongst the many poor and disadvantaged peoples of the nations of the South, not least in the continent of Africa. The amendment which was made in the divorce law last year, through the enactment of a measure empowering the Supreme Court to/decree a dissolution of marriage aft The 2017 Annual Gathering of the Baptist World Alliance, held July 2-7, included meetings of the General Council and the Executive Committee, the two governing bodies of the BWA, as well as . We will accept the challenge of putting into practice all we have been learning about church and mission through the COVID-19 crisis. The action during the SBC annual meeting in Indianapolis follows several years of tension between the two organizations. We plead with all governments to avoid discriminatory policies against any of the peoples within their jurisdiction. We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. THE BAPTIST WORLD ALLIANCE HAS A NEW ONLINE HOME! welcomed five new members and elected new staff at the annual general council meetings, July 2-7. Last month,. This Congress representing the world-wide, inter-racial fellowship of Baptists, rejoices to know that despite all differences of race, there is in Christ an all-embracing unity, so that in Him it can be claimed with deepest truth there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free, but Christ is all in all.. 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. While we acknowledge that there are strong cultural and theological differences about the role of women in the church, we wish to affirm the teaching of Galatians 3:28 that in Christ, male and female are equal. INDIANAPOLIS (ABP) Southern Baptist Convention messengers voted overwhelmingly June 15 to end the denomination's 99-year relationship with the Baptist World Alliance. The Twelfth Baptist World Congress of 1970, held in Tokyo, Japan, resolves to offer its great appreciation to the Program Committee of the BWA, the Local Arrangements Committee of Japan Baptist Domai (Union), the Japan Baptist Renmai (Convention) and the Japan Baptist Church Association for the labor of love, in bringing this significant Baptist Congress, held on Asian soil for the first time, into great success. Expresses its utmost sympathy with all those who are caught up in the present conflict. 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. 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, 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. Compiled by Rev. Baptist Conference of the Philippines, Inc. Convention of Visayas and Mindanao of Southern Baptist Churches (Philippines). The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: Thank you for your patience and for your prayers on behalf of the many lives currently impacted by this disease. The following resolutions were passed on the recommendation of the Literature Committee: American Elijah Brown won formal approval July 7 as next general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance, a fellowship of 238 conventions and unions in 124 countries and territories around the world numbering 45 million members in 177,000 churches. We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. Dont worry, though, if youre not able to make it to Dallas. Religious Education of Children in the U.S.S.R. 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. 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. LAMENTS the absence of peace for all the people of the Middle East; 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. RECALLS the 1999 General Council resolution on Jubilee 2000 congratulating the G8 nations for adopting a US $100 billion debt forgiveness package; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Seoul, South Korea, July 28-31, 2004: 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: I am solely responsible for any typographical errors in reproduction, and I would deeply appreciate it if you would share with me any that you may discover. Because the Baptist World Alliance has shown concern for Baptist young people throughout the world as evidenced by its sponsorship of Baptist Youth World Conferences, and because young people in this age have developed a keen sense of awareness to the need of applying Christian teachings in practical ministries in efforts to heed the call and commands of Christ. We will share more details when available. THANKS God for Gods blessings upon, and use of, the Methodist Church for Gods Kingdom work during these three centuries; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Mexico City, July 3-8, 2006: The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. 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. An annual meeting of the general council governs the Alliance between congresses. It was moved from the Chair, seconded by Rev. 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. Laments the presence and power of corruption in many levels of society throughout the world and especially within government and corporate elites; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Havana July 5-8, 2000 CELEBRATES with the World Methodist Council the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Wesley, founder of Methodism; Formed in 1905, the Baptist World Alliance provides one of the few tenuous links between Baptist groups internationally. Encourages further networking among Sudanese Baptist churches who are isolated by the effects of war. Cyril E. Bryant, Lit.D., the BWA General Council expresses deep appreciation for 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: 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. Departments (3): Women's; Men's; Youth. 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).. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C. The meeting opened with the hymn From distance climes, from every land, Behold us, Lord, before Thee stand.. Carl W. Tiller had been asked to prepare a report for the Council on efforts made in past years by Baptists of the world to provide theological training and to establish a theological seminary in the heart of Europe. The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: 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: 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: LAMENTS the atrocities occurring in Rakhine, Chin, Karen and Kachin states in Myanmar; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Izmir, Turkey, July 9-11, 2014: 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. The denomination as an institution emerged in the late 19th Century. It sponsors regional and international meetings for various groups for study and promotion of the gospel, and it works to safeguard religious liberty throughout the world. The Baptist World Alliance holding its annual meeting of the General Council and related groups in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 7-14, 1991, has brought together Baptists from around the world for worship, fellowship, mutual encouragement, study, and planning. 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; 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: Join the global Baptist family in providing critical care and support for the many impacted by the devastating earthquake on February 6. They provide vital information for troubleshooting problems and improving the visitor experience. Reaffirms at the beginning of a new century of Baptist World Alliance life and witness our commitment to proclaim and demonstrate, through word and deed, our faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Resolution of Thanks to the Baptists of Sweden, Resolution Congratulating the Baptists of Sweden, The Coronation OF King George V and Queen Mary, Report of the Committee on Future Congresses, Baptist World Alliance Appoints Director of Ministries, BWA Women to Host Global Day of Prayer Service, 2022 BWA Annual Gathering Focused on Racial Justice. 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. 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: Baptist World Congress expresses profound sympathy with sufferers Rhondda disaster and prays for Divine consolation. Members of the Samford community from across campus assisted with the meeting. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Twenty-five of the 211 member bodies are members of the WCC, which represents a total of 60 percent of the BWA constituency. As Christians we believe that human rights are God-given and that violations of human rights are violations of the laws of God. 17 talking about this. Statements having been made by Drs. I think that is fitting because for two or three months I have been in daily correspondence,and sometimes three and four times a day,with the various chairmen of the committees here, and I know of their labors, of their afflictions and of their patience: The international misunderstandings, jealousies and rivalries which have followed the last Great War have baffled every effort to secure general disarmament. The decade, 2000-2010, has been designated "Decade for Racial and Ethnic Harmony". RECOGNIZES the establishment of the new state of South Sudan, and the joy of achieving independence, and joins our brothers and sisters as they celebrate their newly found independence. 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. 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. 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. 171. 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 . We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. 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. 5:18}; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Kuala Lumpur July 4-9, 2011: Click below to register now for this dynamic event! ACKNOWLEDGES the gracious welcome to Hong Kong given by President Cecil Chan; and. 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. Description. The Baptist World Alliance General Council expresses the deepest disquiet over the plight of the dispossessed and homeless peoples of the world. 36th Street between N and O Streets, NW Washington, DC 20007. 34GC76 that the following resolution, and all pending amendments, be referred to the Executive Committee for consideration. The biblical teaching that the earth is Gods creation and we, also as Gods creation, are to nurture and care for it; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: The preamble of its constitution reads: "The Baptist World Alliance, extending over every part of the world, exists as an expression of 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 cooperation among its members; but this Alliance may in no way interfere with the independence of the churches or assume the administrative functions of existing organizations.". 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 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). Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 22nd Baptist World Congress was re-scheduled for July 7-10, 2021. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance wishes to express its appreciation of: Religious freedom and human rights are great concerns of the BWA. April 1, 2023 at 11:00 am ET. For groups like the BWA, however, the hybrid approach strengthens its efforts to span the globe especially in troubled times. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance {BWA), meeting in Izmir, Turkey, July 9-11, 2014: During the Annual Gathering, Baptist leaders from across the globe will connect through worship, prayer, learning, relationship building, and shared ministry. The Tenth Congress of the Baptist World Alliance reaffirms its belief in the separation of the church and its institutions from the state. It would welcome the appointment of an international non-political Commission to ascertain the extent of the need and to devise means of relief.. 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: God is the creator, sustainer, and Lord of all, delights in creation, and is committed to its care and renewal; A global network of 51 million Baptists in 128 countries and territories unified by a mission to impact the world for Christ. Resolved, after a statement by Dr. Rushbrooke, that the following resolution be sent to the Rumanian Government and afterwards published:, 56. 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. The royal welcome of our British Baptist brothers and sisters, whose thoughtful kindness has further endeared them to us. View our privacy policy. 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.