News
BWA Gathering in Zürich 2-6 July
It does not happen very often that the Baptist World Alliance comes to Europe for its Annual Gathering. But this year from July 2-6 it will take place in Zürich Switzerland.
BWA UN rep to receive human rights award
Christer Daelander, a Baptist World Alliance representative to the United Nations (UN) and religious freedom representative of the European Baptist Federation (EBF), is the nominee for the 2018 Denton and Janice Lotz Human Rights Award.
Billy Graham (1918-2018). In thanksgiving to God for His outstanding servant
In Europe we have particular cause to give God thanks for the ministry and influence of Billy Graham. In particular, in the 1970s and 1980s he made several significant visits to communist Eastern and Central Europe, then under the yoke of communist rule.
EBF Youth and Children's Workers gathered in Zagreb
Bob Morris, the Chair of the Youth and Children’s Workers Committee reflects on the recent conference that took place in Zagreb, Croatia from 18th - 22nd January.
New Budapest building of the Baptist Union of Hungary handed over
The handing over ceremony of the Baptist House was held in Benczúr Street, Budapest. The building was donated to the Union by the Hungarian Government for mission, educational and social ministry purposes.
Jeff and Deann Carter to return to Canada later this year
After sixteen very successful years as the European Baptist Federation (EBF) Youth Training Co-ordinator, Jeff Carter together with his wife Deann are to return to Canada in summer 2018.
EBF Christmas Message
In the Bible the land of Egypt is a powerful symbol of the liberation of God’s people from slavery and the journey to the promised land, in what we call the Exodus. Egypt also has its place in the Christmas story.
'Multiply' in Moscow
The Russian Baptist Union organized the Mission Conference “Multiply” from November 29 – December 2, 2017 in Moscow, Russia. It commenced with the grand presentation of M4 church planting program by Josif Makarenko, the mission director and Aleksey Smirnov, the Union’s president preaching on the Great Commission.
Anabaptism: a living tradition inspiring the church in Belgrade
Alexandra Ellish: The subject which most captured the imaginations and enthusiasm of the church in Belgrade centred around a key Anabaptist conviction: that Jesus in the person of the Holy Spirit is present and active in every member of the church community and that each person has something to give, say or contribute in the life of the community.
A Call for Prayer from Lebanon
Lebanon, has an important and strategic role to play in the Middle East region. And the Church has an invaluable role to play both in Lebanon and beyond. We already see encouraging fruits, outcome of the ministry of compassion that the Church is leading amongst people affected by the Syria war. We do not want another war in the region, nor can we handle more pain and suffering in our country.