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Two powerful testimonies from our church planters, Ivan and Hennadii

The Baptist World Alliance appointed Dr. Valérie Duval-Poujol as the first BWA Ambassador for Standing Against Gender-Based Violence.

Kindness that Grows: EBF’s Eco Support in Northern Cameroon

Jordan – September 2025 Rev. Alan Donaldson: European Baptist Federation General Secretary “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” -Ephesians 6:12- A year ago in Budapest, as I listened to the council of EBF, I heard them say that maintaining unity in their communities was one of the hardest challenges they faced. I

Visiting Berlin and Vienna in the same week reveals two vibrant capitals—united by language, history, and even their green men at crossings—each witnessing change within their Baptist Unions. In Austria and Germany, leadership transitions mark new seasons of courage, creativity, and collaboration as Baptists discern how best to live out God’s mission in their nations and beyond.

Amid fear and conflict, the church in Syria continues to grow. Pastor Maher S. from Homs shares how God is transforming lives and expanding His church—from 25 to 300 worshippers—despite tension and hardship. Pray with us for peace, unity, and strength for Maher, his family, and the ministry team serving faithfully in a nation longing for restoration.

Faith in Action: Reaching Over 30,000 People Through Lebanon’s Emergency Response

In September 2025, the Theology & Education Commission hosted Woven: Threads of Baptist Identity, a one-day conference exploring what shapes us as Baptists today.

From Nyúl Zoltán, Serbia: When we welcomed the first Russian family, we experienced again a similar situation we had in the 1990s. It's...

During a recent visit to Kyiv, I witnessed both resilience and heartbreak. We joined Ukrainians in prayer for peace, met President Zelenskyy, and stood with churches serving on the frontlines. Just days later, the city was struck by deadly attacks. As Ukraine endures suffering and loss, we remain committed to prayer, advocacy, and support for those longing for freedom and peace.