The Baptist World Alliance: An Overview of Its History

Abstract

Pierard summarizes the history of the BWA from its inception as a dream of both British and American Baptists to its formation in 1905 as a developing organ for fellowship, for cooperative aid to victims of war and tragedy, for study and action in areas of theology, religious freedom and interchurch relations, for cooperative evangelistic efforts and increasingly for promoting the roles of women and youth and the elimination of racism. The agonizing differences of opinion among Baptists and the growing strength of the world body are examined as it begins its second century.