GENERAL SECRETARY

We belong together because we belong to Jesus.

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STRENGTHENING Worship, Fellowship & Unity

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LEADING

Mission & Evangelism

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RESPONDING Aid, Relief, & Community Development

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SPECIAL REPORT Standing with Ukraine

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DEFENDING Religious Freedom, Human Rights & Justice

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ADVANCING

Theological Reflection & Transformational Leadership

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BWA Women Ways to Connect

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PARTNERSHIP Fiscal Report

As a family united in the compassion of Jesus, the BWA passionately supports Baptists around the world as they sacrificially serve their communities in o ering shelter and care to refugees, food to the hungry, and hope in the midst of lonely isolation. As a family united in the crucifixion of Jesus, the BWA passionately shares the Gospel in a world where there are now 8 billion people, 35% of whom have yet to hear of Christ’s saving love. As a family united in the resurrection of Jesus, the BWA passionately stands with all who face war, persecution, and injustice at a time when one out of every four Baptists daily encounter these realities.

Because we belong to Jesus we are called, in the Holy Spirit, to God’s global mission.

We rejoice that the Lord is at work through our global partnership of Baptist sisters and brothers. With 51 million Baptists in 176,000 churches worldwide, together we can truly “impact the world for Christ.”

As you read through this Ministry Update, would you celebrate how God has been at work among us and through us this past year? United by Christ’s love and guided by the Holy Spirit, may we continue to work together with passionate faithfulness to God’s global mission.

Serving Together,

Rev. Elijah M. Brown, PhD General Secretary & CEO