International stories in 2026

Baptists around the world have been invited to ‘constant intercession’ for Venezuela and its people following the military action by the United States of America

Hope amid the devastation

Thousands of Gazans and other refugees in the region received support in 2025 from a charity headed by the former pastor of Gaza Baptist Church

British pastor new General Secretary in Austria

British Baptist David Bunce has been commissioned as the new General Secretary of the Austrian Baptist Union, succeeding the long-serving Walter Klimt

'UK Government must act after 1,000 days of war in Sudan' - Christian Aid

Christian Aid has joined 12 other leading humanitarian organisations to urge the UK government to act now to prevent further catastrophe in Sudan

Conflict in the Middle East: 'in such moments, prayer is essential'

The Baptist World Alliance has appealed for prayer after the US-Israeli strikes on Iran sent the region into turmoil, while partners on the ground are responding practically to those directly affected

Polish Baptist Union outreach to Ukrainian refugees

The Polish Baptist Union launched its “New Roots” initiative in 2025 which supported Ukrainian and Belarusian refugees living in Poland - and is now gearing up for its 2026 activities, writes Paul Bate

‘A presence of encouragement in the Middle East’

A Baptist World Alliance delegation has held dialogues with religious and political leaders in the Middle East

BWA resolutions 'address timely issues facing the global Church'

Resolutions relating to empowering and caring for people with disabilities and special needs, serving vulnerable children, integral and polycentric mission and just peace have been approved by the Baptist World Alliance (BWA)