Press Releases
Baptist World Alliance Hires New Director
Following an extensive global search, the Baptist World Alliance has appointed Everton Jackson to serve as Director of Integral Mission. Jackson will focus on the core ministry area of evangelism and mission.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Long-time Baptist World Aid Director Paul Montacute
Paul Montacute, 22-year veteran staff member of the Baptist World Alliance passed away February 20 at the age of 73. The BWA calls upon Baptists around the world to pray for his family.
Honoring the Legacy of General Secretary Emeritus Denton Lotz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA - April 23, 2019) Today Rev. Dr. Denton Lotz, General Secretary Emeritus...
Baptist World Alliance Mobilizes Response to Hurricane Dorian
(FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – September 10, 2019) Hurricane Dorian is one of the strongest and longest-lasting storms on record in the Atlantic, claiming the lives of at least 45 people and leaving an estimated 70,000 homeless.
Baptist World Alliance Announces Director of Integral Mission Position
Baptist World Alliance Announces Director of Integral Mission Position Invites Global Applicants for New Staff Role (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – September 6, 2019) The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is accepting applicants for a new full-time position: Director of Integral Mission (DIM).
BWA Responds to Cyclone Idai
(FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – March 29, 2019) Cyclone Idai, regarded as one of the worst tropical cyclones on record, continues to cause devastation across southern Africa with Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi the most significantly affected.
Baptist World Alliance Launches Expanded Horizons Program
Falls Church, VA – The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is expanding the HORIZONS Youth and Children’s Worker Program to its worldwide network.
BWA Responds to Arrest of Baptist Leader in Venezuela
(FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – February 6, 2019) In response to the recent arrest of Baptist leader Gregory José Pérez, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is mobilizing efforts to connect with government authorities to encourage his release as well as providing financial resources to local ministries that are responding to needs of Venezuelans, both within the country and displaced refugees in neighboring nations.
Baptist-Catholic International Dialogue
Twenty participants from around the world gathered on December 10-14, 2018, for the second meeting in the third phase of the Baptist-Catholic International Dialogue, a series of strategic ecumenical conversations between the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
BWA named ‘2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit’ by GreatNonprofits
Falls Church, VA – The Baptist World Alliance announced today it has been named a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.