. Gives thanks to God for the impact of the Living Water conferences on evangelism and leadership development in regional and national Baptist bodies; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; 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: REAFFIRMING its opposition to apartheid as a sin against the Gospel of Gods love for all people. As athletes from across the globe converged on Birmingham for the World Games, Baptists from around the world assembled at Samford University July 10-15 for the 2022 Annual Gathering of the Baptist World Alliance. 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. REMEMBERS that the Bible honors displaced persons, including the people of Israel who lived as exiles for forty years before entering Canaan (Exodus 13ff. 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. The Baptist World Alliance has a new online home! We are pleased to share with you the entire set of Resolutions, Manifestos, Messages and Proclamations approved by delegates attending the Baptist World Alliance World Congresses from 1905 through 2015 (the 2020 Congress was postponed to 2021 due to the global pandemic). L. A. Crandall, D.D., of Minneapolis, who moved its adoption. 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. WHEREAS the Commission on Doctrine and Inter-Church Cooperation has for a number of years devoted some of its attention to the charismatic movement, we request the Commission to provide the 1978 BWA General Council such summary statement and guidelines for our Baptist fellowship as they deem appropriate. 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. 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: 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: That this Baptist World Alliance, representing eight millions (8,000,000) and more of Baptists all over the earth, expresses its thankfulness to God for the brightening prospects of the extinction of war and the arrival of universal peace and good will. 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: The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance {BWA), meeting in Izmir, Turkey, July 9-11, 2014: BWA World Congress Resolution 1934.2 107. 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: REAFFIRMS the priority given by the Baptist World Alliance to mission and evangelism; A session that discussed the global Baptist response to the war in Ukraine was also held during the week. 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. 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: The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. The Southern Baptist Convention, which met in-person last year but not in 2020, plans a large in-person meeting that also will be livestreamed. Samfords President Emeritus Andrew Westmoreland joined Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Allan Boesak, a prominent South African leader and anti-apartheid activist, as the panelists for the Racial Justice in the Public Square forum on July 12. The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. 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 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. 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. ACKNOWLEDGES the gracious efforts of Bruce Milne, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Vancouver, who chaired the Local Arrangements Committee, and Bob Pearmain, assistant chair; 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. 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. God is the creator, sustainer, and Lord of all, delights in creation, and is committed to its care and renewal; 405 N. Washington St. Falls Church, VA 22046 USA, 2021 | Networking the Baptist Family to Impact the World for Christ. 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. 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. 2023 Baptist News Global. We fully recognise that all the recommendations of the Conference are subject to the cardinal Baptist principle of the rights of the individual Church and of the consent of the various Baptist Unions and Conventions concerned. 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. 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. Approximately 400 Baptist leaders from more than 50 countries are meeting in the town of just over 107,000 people, some 38 miles or 62 kilometers from Amsterdam, the country's capital. 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. EXPRESSES concern that the Middle East peace process has only partially been implemented and that this threatens the stability of all the states in the region; RECALLING the prophetic stance taken by the Baptist World Alliance in its resolutions on South Africa at the World Congress in 1985 and at the General Council in 1986 and 1988, And BWA isn't alone. The Thirteenth Baptist World Congress of 1975, held in Stockholm, Sweden, resolves to offer its great appreciation to the Program Committee of the BWA and to the Local Arrangements Committee of the Baptist Union of Sweden for the labor of love in bringing this Baptist Congress into great success. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. 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. 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.