International stories in 2013

Award for SAT-7

The award was granted by the Lebanese Centre for Human Rights, and recognised two SAT-7 campaigns: one for the inclusion of people with disabilities and the other advocating for the rights of female heads of households

Next BWA Gathering to be in Turkey

The 2014 Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Annual Gathering will be held in Izmir, Turkey, from July 6-12. The Annual Gathering brings together an international group of Baptist leaders, theologians, teachers, pastors and other representatives for worship...

Churches Urge Caution on Syria

Three of Britain's Free Churches have called on the country's leaders to resist a 'hasty response' in relation to events in Syria. On Wednesday (28 August) Prime Minister David Cameron gathered military and security chiefs and key cabinet members...

BWA Sends More Aid to Syria

The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has granted an additional sum of US$20,000 for Syrian relief, following on other grants in 2012 and earlier this year. The funds will be used specifically for the humanitarian crisis in Homs, one of the hardest hit ...

How Breivik's Massacre has Impacted Norway

'Only the devastation of World War II is comparable to the grief suffered at the hands of Breivik'

Baptist World Alliance to Dialogue with Methodists

A planning meeting for the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) international dialogue with the World Methodist Council (WMC) has taken place at the Wesley Chapel in London

Death of Norwegian Baptist Educator and Historian

Tributes have been paid to Dr Peder Eidberg, one of the foremost European Baptist historians, who died in August aged 79

Italian Baptists celebrate 150 years

Gathering celebrates Baptist witness in Italy, and their 'unique blend of evangelical fervour combined with a deep concern for issues of peace and justice in society and in the world'

BWA makes urgent appeal for Syrians displaced by war

BWA works with partners to help those displaced by the conflict

New partnerships for IBTS

The International Baptist Theological Seminary can now offer a PhD with the VU University Amsterdam and a Master's degree with the University of Manchester

Award for Baptists killed in bombing

The senseless deaths of four girls as they prepared for Sunday school galvanised the civil rights movement

Baptists gather for EBF Council

Delegates receive reports and recommendations and reflect on issues affecting the family of Baptists in Europe.

Ugandan children's choir in Glasgow

All proceeds go towards the Fields of Life foundation charity in aid of building a brand new school in Uganda.

'Become advocates of righteousness'

Baptists encouraged to renew focus on countries where Christians are a persecuted minority or in violent situations, like Syria

Serving the refugees from Syria

The situation in Syria is tragic – but the region's Christian community is serving thousands of refugees

Showers of blessing in Chad

Gifts of mosquito nets, cleft palate repairs and money were given to Guinebor II Hospital in N’Djamena

Sowing seeds on sandy soil

When floods devastated a community in Uganda, BMS World Mission responded - and is helping them move forward

New message from Operation Agri

When asked, “What difference has Operation Agri made?” she replied “Our children don’t die anymore!”

Syria relief: the latest from BMS partners

Refugees are slowly getting the resources they need thanks to BMS World Mission partners.

Scottish Baptist chosen as new Rector of IBTS

The Revd Dr Stuart Blythe is the unanimous choice of the Board of Trustees

New election - what’s next for Nepal?

Assessment as for the second time since removing the monarchy, an election has been held

Love in the face of injustice - Catalyst Live

A lesson in loving your enemies from Palestinian Christian Yohanna Katanacho

'Ray of hope in the darkness'

Syria talks in Geneva welcome, says Open Doors

Tributes pour in for Nelson Mandela

'He inspired a generation by the way he stood for forgiveness and reconciliation'

Syria crisis: prayers for the Middle East

Following a recent visit to the region BMS' Philip Halliday reflects on the continuing conflict in Syria

Fighting winter with Christmas giving

Conditions are deteriorating in the Bekaa Valley and around Lebanon - a BMS partner organisation is helping

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