The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, believing that the feeding of the starving and the undernourished ought not to be limited to people whose governments are closely allied to donor governments, and recognizing that some governments have used, or have been under pressure to use relief, 5 MOTION was made, seconded, amended, and carried 36GC76 that the following resolution be adopted: That this Baptist World Alliance, representing eight millions (8,000,000) of members, and now meeting in the City of Philadelphia, hereby expresses its joy in the accession of King George V. and Queen Mary to the throne of the British Empire, and begs most respectfully to offer its sincere and hearty congratulations on their coronation in Westminster Abbey, and prays that God will abundantly bless their reign, making it to issue in the increasing happiness and well-being of the people, in the widest sway of justice and purity, in the maintenance and extension of peace, and the promotion of brotherhood and good-will amongst all men. 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. 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. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 22nd Baptist World Congress was re-scheduled for July 7-10, 2021. First, war has been defined and declared as a crime against society. God is the creator, sustainer, and Lord of all, delights in creation, and is committed to its care and renewal; But these statements would never have been proposed, much less adopted, if they were not considered indicative of the trends of opinion within the Baptist world. We must answer the call to seek peace and pursue it. The things that belong to Thy peace must be found. (Billy Graham spoke at many.) The forum focused on the topics of education, community and civic engagement, and national engagement. With 10,000 members in 59 churches, MBC has planted churches and ministries in North America, Africa, Oceania, and the Caribbean. In 2023, the Baptist World Alliance is excited to collaborate with European Baptist Federation to offer an incredible global experience in Stavanger, Norway. REAFFIRMING its opposition to apartheid as a sin against the Gospel of Gods love for all people. 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. Thank you to Phil Newman, Paul Oates and Peter Leau. 405 N. Washington St. Falls Church, VA 22046 USA, 2021 | Networking the Baptist Family to Impact the World for Christ. The Baptist World Alliance in Session at Berlin, Germany, August the fourth to the tenth; nineteen hundred and thirty-four, wish to express to their President, Dr. John MacNeill, their great appreciation of the warm, sympathetic and inspiring Greeting received from him. comprehensive news coverage of happenings in the worldwide family of Baptists. ACKNOWLEDGES that every human being is created in the image of God and thereby has an intrinsic The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. Join the global Baptist family in providing critical care and support for the many impacted by the devastating earthquake on February 6. A global network of 51 million Baptists in 128 countries and territories unified by a mission to impact the world for Christ. 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. The BWA meeting will offer plenaries on racial justice, Bible studies, regional ministry reports and small-group sessions. 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. Resolves to commemorate in this historic setting the two hundredth anniversary of the beginning of the abolition of the slave trade. 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). The BWA celebrated its centennial and 19th congress in Birmingham, England in July, 2005. The meeting was a strategic time for Baptists worldwide to gather for prayer, fellowship and learning. 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. OFFERS sincere thanks to the Baptists of Cuba and the local congregations in Havana for their warm welcome and generous hospitality; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, July 2-7, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS (ABP) Southern Baptist Convention messengers voted overwhelmingly June 15 to end the denomination's 99-year relationship with the Baptist World Alliance. Rev. 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. In 2023, the Baptist World Alliance is excited to collaborate with European Baptist Federation to offer an incredible global experience in Stavanger, Norway. 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. 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. May it please your Majesty 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. twenty-five years of devoted ministry to the Baptist World Alliance. 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, Welcome to the Baptist World Alliance Historical Archive! 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 Departments (3): Women's; Men's; Youth. Seventh Day Baptist General Conference, USA and Canada, Ecumenical Centre Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, Inc. 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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: Each document now contains a unique identification number, topical keywords, and four types of citations for academic purposes. They provide vital information for troubleshooting problems and improving the visitor experience. 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. 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. Notes again the great urgency of the HIV/AIDS crisis and laments that 65 million people have been infected and more than 25 million people have died of HIV/AIDS in the past 25 years. The BWA celebrated its centennial and 19th congress in Birmingham, England in July, 2005. 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. 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; Second, the founding of United Nations as a medium of interpreting and guaranteeing the right basis for effective expression of the common desire of all right-thinking people to enjoy life, liberty, and happiness. Canton, OH 44705. We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on this website. Were planning a virtual assembly experience to complement the in-person assembly experience, the invitation said. COMMENDS the Korean Baptist Convention for the faithful witness to the Gospel both within South Korea and in its mission work throughout the world. The second will come June 15-16 when thousands of messengers from the . Youre invited to join yourCBFfamily at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for a week of learning, worship, inspiration and fellowship. THANKS the Union Bautista Latino Americana (UBLA) for the guidance they have provided the Council on what a Christian response should be to the Fifth Centennial of the coming of Columbus and the Europeans to the Americas, and the beginning of a different way of live and thought for the people of the hemisphere; Recognizing the loyal and dedicated service of the Rev. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; J. N. Prestridge, D.D., of Kentucky, and unanimously resolved to send the following message to His Majesty King Edward VII: Baptists have a worldwide constituency of about 43 million souls. 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: The Annual Gathering of the Baptist World Alliance began on Monday, July 27, in Ede, Netherlands. [1] They recognise their great loss in not having his effective leadership at the Congress. 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. 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. 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. A closed-door meeting in October between SBC and BWA officials was described as "candid," "frank" and "honest." Additional meetings are scheduled during 1998. 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. Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting was held on 29 November 2019. 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. As Christians we believe that human rights are God-given and that violations of human rights are violations of the laws of God. 11 months. 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. 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. This resolution endorsed the statement made by the Baptist Union of Sweden of the same year and drew attention to the Moscow Declaration. BWA brought its annual meeting, held virtually in 2020 and 2021, to Birmingham for the first time. Whereas, There is a growing conviction that Christianity is to dominate human life in all its relations, that it is Christs purpose to bring the blessings of the kingdom into the life of all men and that it is mans duty to apply Christian principles to existing conditions in human society, and. 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. Aware of the unprecedented suffering through which the people of Israel have passed during recent years, millions of them being exterminated by the most inhuman means; aware also that these sufferings are not yet at an end, but that hundreds of thousands are still in concentration camps or wandering homeless from land to land; aware, further, that the poisonous propaganda and destructive designs of anti- Semitism are still at work in many lands: this Congress puts on record its sense of sorrow and shame that such conditions prevail. In resolutions, the BGAV committed to "pray for all those entrusted with the governance and leadership of this Commonwealth." The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; This years event included a focus on racial justice and the work of the BWA Racial Justice Action Group. 413 Cornelia Ave Ne Canton, OH 44704 United States MAP IT Service Times (330) 454-7450 0 About Union Baptist Church Union Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Canton . REAFFIRMS the priority given by the Baptist World Alliance to mission and evangelism; 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. 5:18}; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Kuala Lumpur July 4-9, 2011: 2. RECOGNIZES the importance of the work of Baptists throughout the world, individually and collectively, to bring peace and justice to all of the people of God; 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; 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. 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. THANKFUL TO Almighty God for the cessation of open war in Kuwait and Iraq, 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. Join Baptists worldwide in standing for peace amidst rising tensions along the Russian and Ukranian border. It is concerned that these be addressed adequately by the Alliance. 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. 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. 163. 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. 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. WHEREAS the Commission on Freedom, Justice, and Peace has for a number of years devoted some of its attention to the issues of human rights, we request the Commission to provide the 1978 BWA General Council such summary statement and guidelines as they deem appropriate. Its 16 million adult members constitute the largest Protestant church in the USA. 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: Baptist Conference of the Philippines, Inc. Convention of Visayas and Mindanao of Southern Baptist Churches (Philippines). 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. 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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: 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; 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, View our privacy policy. Each Resolution document is in PDF format and seeks to reproduce the original text as closely as possible. 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. Executive Committee Meeting. Join Baptists worldwide as we join together in prayer and advocacy. Russian-Ukraine Evangelical Baptist Union, USA, Inc. . The resolutions naturally carry great moral authority, coming as they do from a Congress so representative of Baptists in the entire world. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: Harare, Zimbabwe August 6-9, 1993, LAMENTS the absence of peace for all the people of the Middle East; We express our profound concern regarding the blatant disregard for human rights, civil liberties and national self-determination. 127. The preparation of munitions of war is a commercial interest. That an attempt be made to produce simple literature for the children, including simple exposition and pictures.. 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. One means of giving expression to the conclusions Baptists draw on issues of concern to them, and of bearing witness to this before the world, is through the preparation, adoption and sharing of resolutions proposed by member bodies, commissions, etc., for approval by the BWA General Council. 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. 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. Additionally, we are offering the Resolutions and Manifestos approved by the BWA General Council, which meets yearly. Description. We are encouraged by preparations now being made for another Special Assembly of the U.N. General Assembly on the subject of disarmament and recognize the crucial importance of this subject for the future of mankind. Celebrates the gifts and talents of those who are a part of the Emerging Leaders Network and who represent the future of the BWA; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting Havana Cuba July 5-8 2000 BELIEVES that everyone is created in the image of God and so possesses inalienable dignity and value, and that Jesus Christ, who died on the Cross for both women and men, commands us to love one another, as he has loved us (John 13:43); The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Izmir Turkey, July 9-11, 2014: AFFIRMS the many significant steps taken by President Thein Seins government in Myanmar in recent years to relax restrictions and permit a more open society. 28:18- 20); The Baptist World General Council, meeting in the Caribbean: 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. WE REAFFIRM our faith that the gospel of Gods free salvation in His Son, Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, is for all men, without distinction, and that today as in previous generations it speaks to mans every need, convicting, redeeming, transforming, guarding the human spirit and requiring the ending of exploitation and tyranny, and the provision of full opportunities for its free acceptance and for worship, witness, and service. 6125 Richville Dr SW, Navarre, OH 44662. Gives full support to the General Assembly of the United Nations in its proclaiming 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons with the keynote theme, full participation and equality, whose aim is to encourage the rehabilitation of an estimated 450 million people who suffer from some form of physical or mental impairment.