The Baptist Union voted not to change its policy on marriage and ministry. They also confirm that homosexual orientation is no bar to accreditation.

“It is important to build bridges to society, to show the biblical response, and to be heard”, said the coordinator of the working group on Women of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance.

The war revealed the importance of the local church responding to crisis. The church is a humanitarian army present in many communities, skilled and equipped as a team for service.

Around 70 people from 10 countries came to Poland.

The three-day national conference included testimonies from Ukraine and legal changes to strengthen the national Baptist Union for the future.

Over 1,200 attendees took part in the convention in Madrid.

After a request to change the “ministerial recognition rules”, the denomination opens a hearing process on all levels. “Feelings run deep, and each of us is seeking to be faithful to Christ”. 

Since 1922 it aims “to help young believers, eager to give themselves entirely to the service of Christ”. 45 pupils are currently studying at the Seminary with 21 teachers.

In Russia, evangelical Christians are asking Vladimir Putin to seek a negotiation to “find a peaceful solution”.

The Norwegian Baptist Union is working hard to avoid a split over theological disagreements on homosexuality. 

Inter-denominational contacts are on the rise in Russia.

A fresh look at the infamous Down-Grade controversy.