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BWA gathering highlights communion, reconciliation, mission

BWA gathering highlights communion, reconciliation, mission

Baptist World Alliance annual gathering speakers emphasized communion, reconciliation, global mission, and youth leadership.

07/10/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
World

BWA presenters address religious freedom, justice

BWA presenters address religious freedom, justice

The Baptist World Alliance annual gathering included sessions on religious freedom, justice, disability inclusion, and worldwide ministry.

07/10/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Faith & Culture

Faith-based AI company Gloo faces $438 million in losses

Faith-based AI company Gloo faces $438 million in losses

After years of heavy losses, Gloo hopes rapid growth and AI-driven church services will finally make its mission sustainable.

07/10/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service
Nation

Religious Liberty Commission calls for sweeping reforms

Religious Liberty Commission calls for sweeping reforms

Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission recommends expanding protections for religious freedom, faith-based institutions, parental rights, and more.

07/10/2026 - By Faith Pratt & Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Editorials

Editorial: Texas Baptists need to be part of BWA

Editorial: Texas Baptists need to be part of BWA

As so many Baptist bodies have split or fractured during my lifetime, BWA is one place where differing Baptists still work together.

07/09/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

Opinion

Commentary: Ascent on women in ministry, Part 1

07/10/2026 - By Chris Backert / Ascent Movement
World

BWA approves resolutions on disability, vulnerability

07/08/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
World

Growing persecution: religious nationalism, transnational repression

07/08/2026 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press
Opinion

Voices: Texas Baptists are gospel-centered

07/08/2026 - By Julio Guarneri / Texas Baptists
World

BWA annual gathering opens with invite to the table

07/07/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Equip

Equip: Prayers of lament after loss

07/08/2026 - By Ernest Izard