Baptist World Alliance Holds Annual Gathering in Ghana

450 delegates from more than 50 countries have travelled to Accra, Ghana, for the Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering, which is taking place until 7 July.

The meetings have brought together commissions, committees, workgroups, as well as members of the BWA Executive Committee and General Council to engage in planning, worship, fellowship, and discussions on various topics of interest to the Baptist family.

This year forums have been scheduled to focus on issues as diverse as HIV and Aids, genocide, poverty, and missions.
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