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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.

Ceasefires in the Middle East hold, but Baptist leaders urge lasting peace, justice, and hope amid ongoing challenges.

As we walk into the Advent season, we will reflect on a different theme each week. For the first week of Advent, we invite you and your...