Churchnet July/August 2015 | Page 3

In July, about 3,000 Baptists from more than 80 nations gathered in Durban, South Africa, for the 21st Baptist World Congress. The Congress is held every 5 years by the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). Several Churchnet people attended the gathering since Churchnet is a member body of the BWA. Through Churchnet, you are connected to the global Baptist family.

This issue includes columns, photos, and videos from the Congress. Join us as we support our Baptist brothers and sisters around the world. As the BWA slogan declares, we have "one Lord, one faith, one baptism."

Memories

from Durban, South Africa

Left: Special music by South African group Just for Joy.

Cover: New BWA President Paul Msiza (of South Africa), who will serve for 2015-2020.

(photo credits: unless noted, all photos in this issue by Brian Kaylor)