Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, BWA Historian. 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. 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. For groups like the BWA, however, the hybrid approach strengthens its efforts to span the globe especially in troubled times. J. N. Prestridge, D.D., and Rev. Thank you for your patience and for your prayers on behalf of the many lives currently impacted by this disease. There is through-out the World a growing sense of insecurity because of the failure thus far to establish an effective commonwealth of nations possessing the authority and the means for redressing and preventing international injustice. Canton, OH 44705. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: The collection will be expanded over time. Subscribe The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest and more conservative Baptist group in the world, withdrew from the BWA in 2004 and does not participate in ecumenical organizations. The online collection includes the years 1976-2019. Soul-Winning Seminar. 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. The following resolutions were adopted on the recommendation of the Committee on Co-operation: All rights reserved. That we realise the great need of Bibles and hymn-books, and that steps be taken to supply them. Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting was held on 29 November 2019. This Congress hears with deep concern of the conditions of want and starvation in Soviet Russia which have already caused millions of deaths, and are likely, unless help can be given, to cost yet more millions of lives in the coming winter. OFFERS sincere thanks to the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong for the warmth of their welcome and the generosity of their hospitality; 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 . The first Baptist world congress was held in London in 1905. Executive Committee Meeting. The SBC by far the largest of denominational meetings livestreams only the main plenary sessions, and voting messengers must be present in-person. RECOGNIZES that some perceive this event as potentially traumatic, while others are more optimistic about a new experiment in plural socio-economic systems co-existing within a single nation; and. MEXICO CITY (ABP) Leaders of the Baptist World Alliance ushered in its second century by unveiling plans to expand participation in the international organization. The meeting opened with the hymn - Click to learn more about our Standing Together Global Response to COVID-19. 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. 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. Russian-Ukraine Evangelical Baptist Union, USA, Inc. RECOGNIZES the very real dangers faced by many Christians in various parts of the world who experience intolerance and persecution from governments and authorities of different political, religious and ideological persuasions; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: John Newton Prestridge, editor of The Baptist Argus, at Louisville, Kentucky, in his publication in 1904, called for a world gathering of Baptists. The Congress rejoices in the spontaneous action of a number of its members in gathering for an informal conference on Evangelism, receives with high appreciation the suggestions and recommendations which they have put forward, and refers them to the Executive Committee for sympathetic consideration and consultation. A resolution on Religious Liberty, drawn up by Dr. Clifford, President Mullins and Dr. Truett, was passed in the following form: EXPRESSES concern the effects of drought and patterns of international trade and aid have exacerbated conditions of famine, poverty and disease amongst the many poor and disadvantaged peoples of the nations of the South, not least in the continent of Africa. 163. ACKNOWLEDGES that more than two decades have passed since the end of the Cold War, and that most negative manifestations of that struggle have been ameliorated, except for the continuing USA embargo against Cuba begun in 1960; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: 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. Resources on Baptist World Association - Baptist Press Current and former faculty and staff from Beeson Divinity School helped host and plan gatherings and led sessions. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 4-9, 2011: The Baptist World Alliance meeting in Berlin in 1934 should be seen with great interest for those studying the rise of Naziism, how it was viewed at the time, and how people around the world turned a blind eye to what was growing and what would lead to Kristallnacht and then later the Holocaust. Converge, formerly the Baptist General Conference ( BGC) and Converge Worldwide, is an evangelical Baptist Christian denomination of the Swedish Baptist and Radical Pietist tradition in the United States that emerged out of Lutheranism. That event, Space for Grace, currently is scheduled to be held in-person but nothing is yet set in stone. Join the global Baptist family in providing critical care and support for the many impacted by the devastating earthquake on February 6. Each Resolution document is in PDF format and seeks to reproduce the original text as closely as possible. The members of this Congress believe that the Church is the company of the people of Christ with the Lord Himself according to His promise in the midst of them, and that He by His Spirit guides them into all Truth and makes plain to them the Will of God for them. We further recognize that the oppression and depravities by one group leads to anger and violence by the other which is then escalated by the first. ACKNOWLEDGES that the Republic of Haiti was the first, and for a long time, the only state in the world to recognize equality of rights for all human beings regardless of gender, economic condition or any other consideration; The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Vancouver, Canada, July 6-8, 2016: CONTINUES TO BELIEVE AND AFFIRM: The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, July 20-25, 2008; Formed in 1905, the Baptist World Alliance provides one of the few tenuous links between Baptist groups internationally. We will share more details when available. Rev. 2023 Annual Gathering: July 2-5, 2023 During the Annual Gathering, Baptist leaders from across the globe will connect through worship, prayer, learning, relationship building, and shared ministry. The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, July 5-7, 2017: 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. Since certain governments engage in programs of relief and development beyond their boundaries, and in so doing use their own and other governmental agencies, national voluntary agencies, but do not use international voluntary agencies; and. The royal welcome of our British Baptist brothers and sisters, whose thoughtful kindness has further endeared them to us. 17 talking about this. Use your browser's incognito or private browsing mode to avoid participating. RECALLS that Jesus Christ took little children in his arms and blessed them as an expression of his love and concern; 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. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7-12, 2003: 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 ACKNOWLEDGES the gracious efforts of Bruce Milne, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Vancouver, who chaired the Local Arrangements Committee, and Bob Pearmain, assistant chair; 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. Other faculty and staff hosted sessions and helped organize the events. We will also grow together as we engage in plenaries, Bible studies, regional ministry updates, and small group reflections developed by 14 BWA Commissions. 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. 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: On July 10-15, Samford University hosted Baptists from around the world for the 2022 Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering. 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: REAFFIRMS our historic Baptist commitment to religious freedom as a gift of God to all people, regardless of denomination or religion; and that this same commitment is enshrined in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, Article 18, to which the Russian Federation is a signatory; The Baptist World Alliance General Council, meeting in Vancouver, Canada, July 6-8, 2016: Thank you for your patience and for your prayers on behalf of the many lives currently impacted by this disease. 1928 BWA World Congress Message Excerpt From the Foreword by J. H. Rushbrooke: It will be observed that the assembly at Toronto has adopted no formal resolutions. Cookie Preferences | Privacy Policy | Software Plugins, We use cookies to improve our site, personalize content and serve more relevant advertising on other platforms. These second series of conversations resulted in . Duration. 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 Prague, Czech Republic, July 20- 25, 2008; 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. The following resolutions were passed on the recommendation of the Literature Committee: WHEREAS Mrs. Tolbert is a member of the Executive Committee of the Womens Department of the Baptist World Alliance, and Again this year, the meeting will take place on Zoom two weeks before the Annual Gathering. We hope you will! It became clear in the course of the week that (especially since the Alliance is not an executive or a BWA World Congress Resolution 1934.9 187. The American Baptist Home Mission Societies part of the American Baptist Churches USA has a national event planned for later this year, in September. It is the sense of this body that in this period of reconstruction and readjustment in the civil and religious life of the nations of the world, following the world-war, it is of the highest importance that full religious liberty should be granted to all peoples who do not now enjoy it. 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. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Havana July 5-8 2000, Theological Reflection & Transformational Leadership. Rejoices in the work God is doing among his people in Zimbabwe and in particular through the Baptist churches in Zimbabwe; View our privacy policy. In addition to the official SBC meetings scheduled for June 14-15 at the Anaheim Convention Center, several related groups will hold meetings. "Lessons From 400 Years of the Baptist Experience," DC Baptist Convention Committee meeting (June 20) 400th Birthday Celebration, European Baptist Federation (July 24-26, RAI Congress Center, Amsterdam) 400th Celebration Party at the Baptist World Alliance Annual Meeting (July 27-August 1, Ede, Netherlands) The task of world evangelization is now for every Baptist convention and union. 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. 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. 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; 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; These include around 33.7 million baptized members in churches in 113 countries and twenty-eight offshore dependencies. (Billy Graham spoke at many.) Here's a list: Woman's Missionary Union AFFIRMS that one of the basic rights of each human being is the right to worship openly and freely according to the dictates of ones own heart; 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: 171. The annual meeting of the Alliance of Baptists is a place and time where your presence and voice help give shape and form to the future of our movement for God's justice and love! ACKNOWLEDGES the gracious welcome to Hong Kong given by President Cecil Chan; and. NOTES, with concern, the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), the escalation of rhetoric involving the DPRK, Republic of Korea and the USA of America, and the fear that this can lead to armed conflict in the region; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013, in honor of the Human Rights Advocacy award winner for 2013, Glen Stassen: 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. And BWA isn't alone. 1. LAMENTS the atrocities occurring in Rakhine, Chin, Karen and Kachin states in Myanmar; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Izmir, Turkey, July 9-11, 2014: WASHINGTON (BP)--Baptist World Aid (BWAid), the relief and development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, has made initial emergency grants of $30,000 to help those who have fled the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo. The preparation of munitions of war is a commercial interest. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C. 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. 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 "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.". Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 22nd Baptist World Congress was re-scheduled for July 7-10, 2021. F. W. Simoleit, of Germany, and was accepted. welcomed five new members and elected new staff at the annual general council meetings, July 2-7. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe August 6-9, 1993, BWA World Congress Resolution 1934.2 107. 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. His written report contained a history of a seminary fund for training in the Slavic languages, begun in 1908 by Baptists. Resolutions | Baptist World Alliance COMMENDS the Christian churches and missions in Africa, especially the Baptist congregations, for their commitment to the Great Commission of Matthew 28, which has resulted in some of the most vibrant and fastest growing Christian communities in the world; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: Thank you to Phil Newman, Paul Oates and Peter Leau. Join Baptists worldwide as we join together in prayer and advocacy. WHEREAS the Commission on Doctrine and Inter-Church Cooperation has for a number of years devoted some of its attention to the charismatic movement, we request the Commission to provide the 1978 BWA General Council such summary statement and guidelines for our Baptist fellowship as they deem appropriate. Baptist World Alliance | Biblical Training Va. Baptists strengthen Baptist World Alliance ties The biblical teaching that the earth is Gods creation and we, also as Gods creation, are to nurture and care for it; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: More Details Stay Connected with the BWA Sign up to receive the latest news and prayer updates for our global Baptist family. We rejoice in the success of the 10th Baptist World Youth Conference recently held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A global network of 51 million Baptists in 128 countries and territories unified by a mission to impact the world for Christ. 2 Kings 24:10-16), and the Lord Jesus Christ who, with his family, experienced life as a displaced person (Matthew 2:13-23); The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ocha Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6, 2013: 1 Route des Morillons The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, believing in the inherent right of all people to freedom of religious faith, practice, and propagation, and recognizing the rights of governments to require that such freedom shall be exercised responsibly, wishes once again to express its deep concern over present attitudes in many countries with respect to religious believers, involving in some cases, strong legislation against them. will be rewarded as well as challenged. During the Annual Gathering, Baptist leaders from across the globe will connect through worship, prayer, learning, relationship building, and shared ministry. THANKS God for Gods blessings upon, and use of, the Methodist Church for Gods Kingdom work during these three centuries; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance, meeting in Mexico City, July 3-8, 2006: The former receiving churches are becoming sending churches. Further, it should be understood that an Alliance Congress, when adopting pronouncements, can speak for itself alone. 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. 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. [1] MOTION by W. A. Criswell was seconded, and carried 35GC76 that the following resolution be adopted: Large-hearted and practical, he responded to the appeal of human need, and the Gospel he preached was illustrated by the Orphanage he founded. WHEREAS Mrs. Tolbert was expected to participate in the womens meetings of the Baptist World Congress in Toronto. 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. Rejoices in the work God is doing among his people in Zimbabwe and in particular through the Baptist churches in Zimbabwe; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Seville, Spain, July 8-13, 2002: 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: 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. A global network of 51 million Baptists in 128 countries and territories unified by a mission to impact the world for Christ. EMPHASISES the crucial importance of personal conversion through the work of the Holy Spirit issuing in repentance, faith in Christ as saviour, baptism, incorporation into the church and the life of discipleship; The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 2-7, 2007: 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: 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. 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. 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. 2022 SBC Annual Meeting: WMU, seminaries, entities - The Baptist Paper 1. BaptistWorld.org. 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. Youre invited to join yourCBFfamily at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for a week of learning, worship, inspiration and fellowship. The preamble of its constitution reads: "The Baptist World Alliance, extending over every part of the world, exists as an expression of the essential oneness of Baptist people in the Lord Jesus Christ, to impart inspiration to the brotherhood, and to promote the spirit of fellowship, service and cooperation among its members; but this Alliance may in no way interfere with the independence of the churches or assume the administrative functions of existing organizations.". The people who voted for the resolutions, did so on their own behalf, not on behalf of their churches or conventions. The General Council of the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Hong Kong, July 3-9,1996: There are many conditions and attitudes which strain and impair human relations and cause great concern; but we cannot solve the problem unless we face it forthrightly as Christians. 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. 2. 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. Recognizes historic Baptists links with Burma [Myanmar] dating back to the work of Adoniram Judson and his colleagues in the nineteenth century. They also wish to express their sympathy with him in his present affliction and with his poignant grief in not being able to be with them in their sessions. 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. 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. Welcome to the Baptist World Alliance Historical Archive! 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. . The ABCs next biennial missions summit is scheduled for June 2023. 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Luzon Convention of Southern Baptist Churches, Inc. 12th Pakh (District) Church of Christ in Thailand, National Baptist Missionary & Education Convention (Bahamas), Union of Evangelical Christians Baptists of Armenia, Union of Evangelical Christians Baptists of Azerbaijan, Union of Evangelical Christian Baptists in the Republic of Belarus, Union of Free Evangelical and Baptist Churches of Estonia, Federation of Evangelical Baptist Churches of France, International Baptist Convention (English speaking) (Germany), Union of Evangelical Free Churches in Germany (Baptists), Union of Evangelical Christians Baptists in Kazakhstan, Union of Evangelical Christians Baptists of Kyrgyzstan, Union of Christian Evangelical Baptist Churches of Moldova, Union of Baptist Churches in the Netherlands, Convention of the Hungarian Baptist Churches of Romania, Euro-Asiatic Federation of the Union of Evangelical Christian Baptists, Union of Evangelical Christian Baptists of Russia, Union of Evangelical Christian Baptists in Serbia and Montenegro, All-Ukrainian Union of Associations of Evangelical Christian Baptists, Brotherhood of Independent Baptist Churches and Ministries of Ukraine, Union of Evangelical Christian Baptists of Middle Asia (Uzbekistan), Convention of Baptist Churches of the Chilean Mission, Union of Evangelical Baptist Churches of Chile, National Union of Baptist Churches (Costa Rica), Convention of Baptist Churches in Guatemala, National Convention of Baptist Churches in Honduras, Evangelical Baptist Convention of Paraguay, Baptist Evangelical Convention of Uruguay, Association of Baptist Churches in Israel, Canadian Convention of Southern Baptist Churches, Czechoslovak Baptist Convention of the USA and Canada, General Association of General Baptists USA), Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention, USA, National Missionary Baptist Convention of America.