The Baptist World General Council, meeting in the Caribbean: The preparation of munitions of war is a commercial interest. We must answer the call to seek peace and pursue it. The things that belong to Thy peace must be found. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Alliance of Baptists are among those who said they also plan to hold hybrid annual gatherings this year. 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 Recognizes historic Baptists links with Burma [Myanmar] dating back to the work of Adoniram Judson and his colleagues in the nineteenth century. Resolved, after a statement by Dr. Rushbrooke, that the following resolution be sent to the Rumanian Government and afterwards published:, 56. Stefana Dan Laing, associate professor of divinity, serves on the BWAs Commission on Baptist Heritage and offered a devotional on Ruth 2 called "Doing Justice and Loving hesed: Creating Flourishing Freedom" during one of the commissions sessions. They would desire, if it is possible to reach them, to assure the Baptists in those Republics of the prayerful and continuous sympathy of their fellow-believers throughout the World. It is concerned that these be addressed adequately by the Alliance. A resolution of thanks to the Baptists of Sweden for their hospitality to the Congress was moved by Rev. It has served as a collective voice for religious freedom in. 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: The denomination as an institution emerged in the late 19th Century. They rejoice, however, in the assurance that his recovery now seems to be certain. As Christians we believe that human rights are God-given and that violations of human rights are violations of the laws of God. 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. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Havana July 5-8 2000, A global network of 51 million Baptists in 128 countries and territories unified by a mission to impact the world for Christ. ACKNOWLEDGES the profound challenges created in many parts of our world by the massive flow of refugees and displaced persons. The American Baptist Home Mission Societies part of the American Baptist Churches USA has a national event planned for later this year, in September. 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. 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 J. H. Shakespeare, M.A., as Conveners, which shall report at the Morning Session on 17th July, 1905. We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. For more than 100 years, the Baptist World Alliance has networked the Baptist family to impact the world for Christ with a commitment to strengthen worship, fellowship and unity; lead in mission and evangelism; respond to people in need through aid, relief, and community development; defend religious freedom, human rights, and justice; and Thank you for your patience and for your prayers on behalf of the many lives currently impacted by this disease. Sign up to receive the latest news and prayer updates for our global Baptist family. We, the General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, urge on all governments and all members of our churches the need for careful and responsible husbanding of such resources, having in mind the effects of these shortages on the economies, especially of Third World countries and the requirements of succeeding generations. The members of this Sixth Baptist World Congress, meeting in Atlanta, Ga., record their sorrow that it has been impossible for any representatives from the U. S. S. R. to participate in their assembly. Further, it should be understood that an Alliance Congress, when adopting pronouncements, can speak for itself alone. The BWA holds a world congress every five years. 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. We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. Earlier this month, CBF announced its 2022 General Assembly will be held in June online and in Dallas. During the Annual Gathering, Baptist leaders from across the globe will connect through worship, prayer, learning, relationship building, and shared ministry. 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 BWA Executive Committee Resolutions are currently being compiled, and a limited number are already accessible. Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, Inc. Association of Bible Baptist Churches in Madagascar, Bengal Orissa Bihar Baptist Churches Association (India), Convention of Baptist Churches of the Northern Circars (India), Council of Baptist Churches in Northern India, North Bank Baptist Christian Association (India), Orissa Baptist Evangelical Crusade (India), Convention of Indonesian Baptist Churches, Fellowship of Baptist Churches in Irian Jaya, Self Supporting Kayin Baptist Mission Society (Myanmar). Resolves to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the first Baptist congregation, formed in Amsterdam in 1609, by meeting for its next Annual Gathering in the Netherlands in 2009; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Seville, Spain, July 8-13 2002: 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. The resolutions are shaped by the values and convictions generally affirmed by Baptists and are proposed by members of the Baptist family, or by the Resolutions Committee, which also considers, reviews and amends them where necessary for presentation to the General Council for consideration and possible adoption. The theme for this year's meeting is "Jesus, the center of it all.". The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, realizing that many of the worlds peoples are threatened by starvation by famine, war and natural disaster which have contributed to their desperate plight we cannot help but recognize the gospel mandate for Christian people to meet such urgent human need. In just a few weeks, Southern Baptists will gather in Anaheim, California, for the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting. We rejoice in the success of the 10th Baptist World Youth Conference recently held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. . 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. 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. These second series of conversations resulted in . skillful editing of BAPTIST WORLD. We are grateful to God for the sacrifice and commitment of many missionaries. To the Baptists of Puerto Rico and especially to the Primera Iglesia Bautista de Carolina for their warm greetings and gracious 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. 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. Other faculty and staff hosted sessions and helped organize the events. 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. 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 Rev. Franklin and Rushbrooke as to the position in Russia; agreed that Dr. Rushbrooke be instructed to prepare a resolution expressing support of his protest on the subject of the Russian Governments attitude on the question of religious teaching of children. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in West Berlin, sends warm Christian greetings to the Lutheran World Federation meeting at the same time in Budapest. 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. 11 months. 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. 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. 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. Believing this to be one of the greatest needs of our time in every continent they call upon their fellow Baptists to join them in united sacrificial endeavor in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Soul-Winning Seminar. 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 meetings of the Alliance are called "Congresses". Encourages further networking among Sudanese Baptist churches who are isolated by the effects of war. [1] ACKNOWLEDGING the commitment that member bodies of the BWA have made through the Seoul Covenant to world evangelization. General Council (annual); Executive Committee (usually meeting twice a year). The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7-12, 2003: "Here in the beauty of this place, we believe participants were encouraged and equipped by the opportunity to learn, grow and connect where so many have throughout our history.". For ease of reference, click one of the buttons below to see resolutions in that category. 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: 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. In the centenary year of the birth of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the Baptist World Congress recalls with gratitude and praise the mighty preacher whose God-given powers have been exercised for the healing of the nations, and who being dead yet speaketh. Spurgeon gloried supremely in the Cross of Christ, and turned multitudes to his Saviour. The task of world evangelization is now for every Baptist convention and union. 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, 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. 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: BAPTIST WORLD ALLIANCE BY DR. CRAIG A. SHEROUSE . The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: They represent many nations and widely differing cultures and ways of life and thought. She also helped facilitate a group visit to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and 16th Street Baptist Church, which were led by Beeson alumna Melody Maxwell. GIVES THANKS TO GOD for the life and witness of Martin Luther King Jr. in this 125th anniversary year of his tragic and untimely death; NOTES with profound concern the continuing incidents of church burning, numbering in excess of 40 within the past 18 months in the United States of America, involving congregations with African American membership; and. We will share more details when available. But no union or convention has ever authorized a Baptist World Congress to speak on its behalf. Additionally, we are offering the Resolutions and Manifestos approved by the BWA General Council, which meets yearly. We will accept the challenge of putting into practice all we have been learning about church and mission through the COVID-19 crisis. Theological Reflection & Transformational Leadership. To that end, we hail with hope two recent developments: We pray for Gods blessing on your deliberations and on the work of your churches throughout the world. Duration. COMMITTED to the Decade of Racial Justice and affirming that in the Atlanta Covenant we condemn racism and ethnic conflict; 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: 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. Cookie Preferences | Privacy Policy | Software Plugins, We use cookies to improve our site, personalize content and serve more relevant advertising on other platforms. 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; RECALLS the contributions of English Anabaptist Richard Overton who encouraged Christians to discover human rights by recognizing the rule of God as revealed in Jesus; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: World conflicts made it impossible to hold to a strict five-year plan, but BWA has held 21 Congresses: London,1905; Philadelphia, 1911; Stockholm, 1923; Toronto, 1928; Berlin, 1934; Atlanta, 1939; Copenhagen, 1947; Cleveland, 1950; London, 1955; Rio de Janeiro, 1960; Miami Beach, 1965; Tokyo, 1970; Stockholm, 1975; Toronto, 1980; Los Angeles, 1985; Seoul, 1990; Buenos Aires, 1995; Melbourne, 2000; Birmingham, England, 2005; Honolulu, 2010; Durban, 2015. NOTES the approaching return of the territory of Hong Kong to Chinese control effective July 1, 1997; and 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. 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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. 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 Executive shall be authorized to take any further counsel which may be advisable with the Boards concerned. 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. "We were pleased to have partnered with the Baptist World Alliance as we hosted the 2022 BWA Annual Gathering and to have shared this community we love with the global Baptist family," said Samford President Beck A. Taylor. That we realise the great need of Bibles and hymn-books, and that steps be taken to supply them. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; 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: We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Ede, the Netherlands, July 27- August 1, 2009; Subscribe In a special forum dedicated to updates on the Baptist response to the war, key leaders recapped the extraordinary responses over the last 5 months, and looked forward . 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; Baptist World Congress expresses profound sympathy with sufferers Rhondda disaster and prays for Divine consolation. A resolution on Religious Liberty, drawn up by Dr. Clifford, President Mullins and Dr. Truett, was passed in the following form: OFFERS sincere thanks to the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong for the warmth of their welcome and the generosity of their hospitality; 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 General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; Remembering that the Apostle Paul declares that, God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ has given us the ministry of reconciliation (2 Cor. 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. REAFFIRMS its strong conviction that salvation is offered to the world through Jesus Christ alone by means of his life, death and resurrection and continuing mission; 171. 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.. (Billy Graham spoke at many.) 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. Affirming the Baptist heritage of religious liberty which has, from its inception, upheld the right of all people to practice and propagate their religious faith without let or hindrance; We affirm our convictions expressed in the Resolution 1982.5 passed last year in Nairobi, Kenya. 1. 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. Canton, OH 44705. May it please your Majesty The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. 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: MEXICO CITY (ABP) Leaders of the Baptist World Alliance ushered in its second century by unveiling plans to expand participation in the international organization. WHEREAS the General Secretary and staff of the BWA have served the meeting with outstanding efficiency and courtesy, thereby facilitating the speedy and effective work of this Council.