News

Collection of news, stories, and reflections
from EBF and its member bodies

“Woven: Threads of Baptist Identity”

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

Einike Pilli

Oct 20, 20251 min read

Prayer Calendar | Israel/Palestine

13 October - 19 October 2025 ISRAEL: Praise the Lord: For the Young Adults Program that has been growing — pray that the young men and women will stand firm in Jesus and make wise decisions as they face daily challenges. For the Gap Year Program, we recently started a one-year program with 14 youth who graduated high school — pray that they continue to grow in faith and be faithful witnesses as they move into their studies and workplaces. For the Children’s Ministry Leaders

Prayer Calendar

Oct 15, 20252 min read

Prayer Calendar | Russia

29 September - 5 October 2025 Pray for the new workers, who will serve the Lord faithfully and preach God’s Word. Fields needs workers...

Prayer Calendar

Sep 30, 20251 min read

Prayer Calendar | Turkey

15 September - 21 September 2025 May ⁠God open the eyes of our country's people to His Word and strengthen and mature the new believers....

Prayer Calendar

Sep 16, 20251 min read

Migration Commission Reflections

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

EBF Communications

Sep 4, 20254 min read

Prayer Calendar | Malta

01 September- 07 September 2025 Unity in the church – Pray for love and harmony as the congregation adjusts to cultural changes and the...

Prayer Calendar

Sep 2, 20251 min read

Kyiv: Beauty and Brokenness

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.