Leaders of major Christian bodies gather with BWA

Washington — Leaders of the major Christian bodies met at the international offices of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) on Oct. 19.

The Conference of Secretaries of Christian World Communions, comprising mainly general secretaries and other chief executive officers of the major Christian bodies around the world, together with other leaders of global church fellowships, were guests of BWA General Secretary Neville Callam. Callam made a brief presentation on Baptist life and witness and provided information on the major values that form the focus and drive the ministry of the BWA. The delegation of 28 people is holding its annual meetings at the offices of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Silver Spring, Md., close to Washington.

Meetings of the Conference of Secretaries are held in a different part of the world each year. The secretaries share practical and common concerns, including issues surrounding the planning of international conferences, such as visa restrictions, as well as evangelism, religious freedom, justice and peace issues.