34GC76 that the following resolution, and all pending amendments, be referred to the Executive Committee for consideration. 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: 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 will share more details when available. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; OFFERS sincere thanks to the Baptists of Canada and the local congregations on Prince Edward Island for their warm welcome and generous hospitality; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Seoul, South Korea, July 28-31, 2004: Each Resolution document is in PDF format and seeks to reproduce the original text as closely as possible. 127. The BWA holds a world congress every five years. RICHMOND, Va. (BP)-The Baptist General Association of Virginia will seek membership in the Baptist World Alliance and significantly increase financial support for the global organization following a pair of votes during the Nov. 9-10 BGAV annual meeting in Roanoke. THANKFUL to God for the positive changes that have taken place in Eastern Europe and the whole of the Soviet Union, including the increasing freedom experienced in many aspects of the life of these nations, That there now be formed the World Baptist Young Peoples Union, the aim of which shall be the uniting of the young Baptists in all countries; the contribution, membership and organization shall be discussed and determined by the World Baptist Young Peoples Committee. 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The Congress has also learned of the issue of a new administrative decree whose terms are less severe than those of earlier decrees. 32GC76 that the following resolution be adopted: ACKNOWLEDGES the gracious welcome to the State of Saxony given by Herr Gunther Portune, state secretary in the ministry of culture; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in. 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). NOTES with alarm that since its last resolution on AIDS in 1988 the number of those infected has reached epidemic proportions in many countries; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Hong Kong, July 3-9, 1996: The denomination as an institution emerged in the late 19th Century. 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. About 300 Baptists from nearly 50 nations trekked to Bangkok, Thailand, this week for the annual gathering of the Baptist World Alliance. The BWA holds a world congress every five years. 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; 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. THANKFUL TO Almighty God for the cessation of open war in Kuwait and Iraq, 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: Maintains ongoing concern about the armed conflicts, contrived famines, destruction of communities, lack of transparent truth and accountability and other human rights violations in Sudan. 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. Were planning a virtual assembly experience to complement the in-person assembly experience, the invitation said. 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; comprehensive news coverage of happenings in the worldwide family of Baptists. 6125 Richville Dr SW, Navarre, OH 44662. J. N. Prestridge, D.D., of Kentucky, and unanimously resolved to send the following message to His Majesty King Edward VII: Success! Gilbert Laws, England, moved the following Resolution on Church and State: The Inaugural Meeting of the first Baptist World Congress was held at Exeter Hall on Tuesday, July 11, 1905. 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). 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. AT THE ANNUAL DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE FLORIDA BAPTIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY, 1991 STETSON UNIVERSITY DE LAND, FLORIDA . The Baptist World General Council, meeting in the Caribbean: The SBC by far the largest of denominational meetings livestreams only the main plenary sessions, and voting messengers must be present in-person. 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. We will also grow together as we engage in plenaries, Bible studies, regional ministry updates, and small group reflections developed by 14 BWA Commissions. 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. 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. That an attempt be made to produce simple literature for the children, including simple exposition and pictures.. 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. To learn more, review our privacy policies, Theological Reflection & Leadership Development, Baptist World Alliance Appoints Director of Ministries, BWA Women to Host Global Day of Prayer Service, 2022 BWA Annual Gathering Focused on Racial Justice. 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 General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe August 6-9, 1993, As Christians we believe that human rights are God-given and that violations of human rights are violations of the laws of God. This resolution endorsed the statement made by the Baptist Union of Sweden of the same year and drew attention to the Moscow Declaration. Rumania. For more information about the Baptist World Alliance, go to its website at baptistworld.org. 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. We are grateful, not alone for new light and truth which have broken forth from the Word of God, but for the restatement of those things most surely believed among us. Has observed with profound concern and apprehension the continuing suffering and oppression of many in El Salvador; 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. 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: To learn more, review our privacy policies, Religious Freedom, Human Rights & Justice, Theological Reflection & Leadership Development, Restorative Racial Justice & Flourishing Freedom (2022.3), Resolution Opposing Violence and Abuse of Women and Girls, Resolution on Religious Liberty in the USA, Resolution on the Humanitarian Crisis in Venezuela, Resolution on Religious Freedom in Russia, Resolution on Violations of Religious Freedom in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region, Appendix II: Baptist World Alliance Resolutions Paper, Resolution on Freedom of Religion in the Lugansk Region in Eastern Ukraine, Resolution on Human Slavery and Trafficking, Resolution on Preserving the Primacy of Family in Immigration, Resolution on Current Manifestations of Religious Intolerance and Religiously-Motivated Violence, Humanitarian Crisis of the Mass Migration of Unaccompanied Minors in the Americas, Recognizing and Affirming the Calling of Women in the Church, Resolution on the Paris Agreement and Climate Change, Human Rights Based on the Work of Anabaptist Richard Overton, Crisis in the Middle East and North Africa, End to United States of America (USA) Embargo on Cuba, Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence, Gratitude for Life and Ministry of George Liele, Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World, Resolution on Theological Education and Leadership Formation, Resolution on the Naga Reconciliation Process, A Statement in Support of the Practices of Just Peacemaking, Prayer for Justice and Mercy for Nations and Peoples in Conflict, 400th Anniversary of the Formation of the First Baptist Congregation, Evangelism and Contextualization of the Gospel, Congratulations to Former USA President, Jimmy Carter, 200th Anniversary of the Passing of the Act to Abolish the Slave Trade in the British Colonies, Baptist World Aid and the Poor in Gods World, Resolution on Forgiveness of National Debts, Baptist World Aid and the Micah Challenge, Resolution on Conversations between Christian Communions, Withdrawal of the Southern Baptist Convention from the Family of the Baptist World Alliance, Involuntary Fingerprinting of Roma People in Italy, Religious Freedom Violations in Azerbaijan, Anniversary of William Careys Arrival in India, Prayer and Concern for the Eastern Part of Europe and the Soviet Union, Fifth Centennial of the Coming of Columbus and the Europeans to the Americas, United Nations Declaration Concerning Religious Intolerance and Discrimination, The International Year of Disabled Persons, Message to Baptist Churches Throughout the World, Theological Training and The Seminary Fund, Mans Stewardship and Survival on This Earth, Appreciation for Committees and Program Personnel, Resolution of Appreciation for Committee and Program Personnel, Resolution on Religious Liberty, Human Rights, World Peace and Public Morality, Working with Other Religions and Organizations for World Peace, Resolution on Separation of Church and State, Resolution on Baptist Witness and Evangelism, Centenary Appreciation for Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; 17 talking about this. 1. The theme for this year's meeting is "Jesus, the center of it all.". skillful editing of BAPTIST WORLD. 2023 Virtual Annual Business Meeting. The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. 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: They intend to share wisdom and raise consciousness rather than to demand or coerce conformity or hinder the soul freedom and responsibility of people to follow God according to the dictates of their own Christ-led conscience. 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. But no union or convention has ever authorized a Baptist World Congress to speak on its behalf. ACKNOWLEDGING the commitment that member bodies of the BWA have made through the Seoul Covenant to world evangelization. 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. Canton. value to God and to the world (Genesis 1:26-27); The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), meeting in Izmir, Turkey, July 9-11, 2014: 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. Offers sincere thanks to the Mexico Baptist Convention for the invitation to hold this Annual Gathering in this wonderful city. We are grateful for their 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. Members of the Samford community from across campus assisted with the meeting. That this Congress accords its whole-hearted approval of the important work being done in and through the Baptist churches of the world to secure, by the adoption of the principle and practice of Total Abstinence, and by governmental action, the removal of the evils wrought by the use of intoxicating drinks, and the total elimination of the drink traffic. Russian-Ukraine Evangelical Baptist Union, USA, Inc. We plead with all governments to avoid discriminatory policies against any of the peoples within their jurisdiction. A voluntary association of Baptist churches, the BWA accounts for about half the Baptists in the world. 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. AcceptPreferences. MOTION by W. A. Criswell was seconded, and carried 33GC76 that the following resolution be adopted: Baptist World Alliance is a fellowship of 246 member bodies in 128 countries and territories. To the Baptists of Puerto Rico and especially to the Primera Iglesia Bautista de Carolina for their warm greetings and gracious hospitality. 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. Youre invited to join yourCBFfamily at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for a week of learning, worship, inspiration and fellowship. 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. AFFIRMS that women and girls are created in the image of God and invested with inestimable worth and dignity as gifts from God, and are essential to the health and vitality of families, churches, communities, and national life; The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Vancouver, Canada, July 6-8, 2016: 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. 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. Commends the leadership of the Baptist World Alliance for initiating and facilitating the Emerging Leaders Network; Ever since the Baptist World Congress in Atlanta in 1939 the Baptist World Alliance has spoken out with regularity on behalf of religious freedom for all persons, and in more recent years on behalf of civil liberties generally. Analytics cookies do not personally identify you and cannot be turned off. In 2023, the Baptist World Alliance is excited to collaborate with European Baptist Federation to offer an incredible global experience in Stavanger, Norway. THE BAPTIST WORLD ALLIANCE HAS A NEW ONLINE HOME! The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Join the largest and most dynamic network of Baptists in the world. 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. 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.