Professor A.T. Ohrn, Norway, moved the following Resolution on Racialism 32GC76 that the following resolution be adopted: Encourages further networking among Sudanese Baptist churches who are isolated by the effects of war. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance resolves to place on record, as the European Office of the Baptist World Alliance is transferred from London, England, to Hamburg, Germany, its sincere and warm appreciation of the significant contribution made to the Baptist World Alliance by the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland from its inception and throughout its history, MOTION by Roy Bell was seconded, and carried Subscribe 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. 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. 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, This Baptist World Congress has learned with satisfaction that, through the action of the Prime Minister, the Rumanian Baptist Churches, which were last year closed as the effect of repressive administrative orders issued by the Minister of Cults, have throughout the larger part of the land been re-opened. With 10,000 members in 59 churches, MBC has planted churches and ministries in North America, Africa, Oceania, and the Caribbean. "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.". On the other hand, there are four African American Baptist conventions totalling about 15 million, three of which are members of the WCC and ecumenical participants. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, BWA Historian. The following resolutions were passed on the recommendation of the Literature Committee: 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; 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). The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: ACKNOWLEDGES that General Council has regularly reminded the global family of Baptists about the evil practice of modern slavery; The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, July 2-6, 2018: 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. Recognizes the global growth of refugee migration and international relocation with more than 67 million current refugees and internally displaced people and more than 191 million international migrants; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7-12, 2003: The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, BWA, CBF and the Alliance will allow both online and in-person participants to join in the life and mission of their fellowships through the gatherings. We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. 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. 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: We hold the conviction that our ministry to people should be holistic, inclusive of the all important spiritual, and also of the physical and moral. AT THE ANNUAL DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE FLORIDA BAPTIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAY, 1991 STETSON UNIVERSITY DE LAND, FLORIDA . REAFFIRMING its opposition to apartheid as a sin against the Gospel of Gods love for all people. 2. Description. The theme for this year's meeting is "Jesus, the center of it all.". A resolution on Religious Liberty, drawn up by Dr. Clifford, President Mullins and Dr. Truett, was passed in the following form: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a. com Business Info Founded 1945 Incorporated Annual Revenue $281,507. 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. Admits a long history of human enslavement that has broken families, robbed identities, stripped dignity and inflicted deep and inexpressible pain. 6125 Richville Dr SW, Navarre, OH 44662. The report . 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. 405 N. Washington St. Falls Church, VA 22046 USA, 2021 | Networking the Baptist Family to Impact the World for Christ, Religious Freedom, Human Rights & Justice. Offers sincere thanks to the Union of Baptist Churches in the Netherlands for the invitation to hold this Annual Gathering in Ede on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the first Baptist congregation, formed in Amsterdam in 1609; Welcomes the opportunities opened up by the friendly and constructive spirit in which A Common Word, signed by 138 Muslim scholars and leaders, has been written; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ede, the Netherlands, July 27-August 1, 2009; 171. Spellings of words sometimes are in British English and have been preserved as they were originally published. 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. 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: [1] AFFIRMS freedom of religion and belief as a core value borne out in Baptist history and opposes all forms of discrimination based on faith or religion; The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: Expresses deep sadness and regret over religious and ethnic conflicts that claim many lives and create deep scars in different parts of the world; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Seville, Spain, July 8-13 2002: AFFIRMS that Jesus Christ calls the church to proclaim the gospel to all nations (Matt. The members of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Stockholm, recognize with thankfulness that there are many signs of hope on the far horizon, in spite of the fact that the war spirit is still at work among the nations. 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. NOTES with appreciation the resolution titled Ministry to Refugees adopted by the General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Vancouver, Canada, July 6-8, 2016; The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, July 2-6, 2018: 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 . 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.. Technically the BGAV meets once annually, and relies on the Virginia Baptist Mission Board (VBMB) to administer the missions and provide continuing support to participating churches. May it please your Majesty The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is the largest international Baptist organization with an estimated 51 million people in 2022 with 246 member bodies in 128 countries and territories. 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. 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. In addition to the official SBC meetings scheduled for June 14-15 at the Anaheim Convention Center, several related groups will hold meetings. ACKNOWLEDGES that every human being is created in the image of God and thereby has an intrinsic Members of the Samford community from across campus assisted with the meeting. 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; BAPTIST WORLD ALLIANCE BY DR. CRAIG A. SHEROUSE . Formed in 1905, the Baptist World Alliance provides one of the few tenuous links between Baptist groups internationally. The quinquennial global gatherings of the Alliance have continued for more than a century. REMEMBERS that the Bible honors displaced persons, including the people of Israel who lived as exiles for forty years before entering Canaan (Exodus 13ff. ACKNOWLEDGES the profound challenges created in many parts of our world by the massive flow of refugees and displaced persons. We encourage the churches to affirm this truth in the life and thereby reflect integrity in our Christian witness. 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. A closed-door meeting in October between SBC and BWA officials was described as "candid," "frank" and "honest." Additional meetings are scheduled during 1998. We hope you will! To learn more, review our privacy policies, Religious Freedom, Human Rights & Justice, Theological Reflection & Leadership Development, 2023 Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, Baptist World Alliance Appoints Director of Ministries, BWA Women to Host Global Day of Prayer Service, 2022 BWA Annual Gathering Focused on Racial Justice. 17 talking about this. Each Resolution document is in PDF format and seeks to reproduce the original text as closely as possible. They represent many nations and widely differing cultures and ways of life and thought. At this, the first meeting ever held in the interest of Baptist young people throughout the world assembled at Philadelphia, June 20, 1911, we, delegates and visitors to the second session of the Baptist World Alliance wish to record our views regarding the work for our young people in the following statement and resolutions: The report of the Committee on Future Congresses was presented as follows by Rev. The Baptist World Alliance gratefully records its deep sense of obligation to many individuals and organizations as well as to the citizens of Atlanta as a whole for the magnificent cooperation which has helped to make this Sixth Baptist World Congress. "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. National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. Council of Baptist Churches in North East India.