BWA and SBC leaders agree to improve fraternal relations

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December 19th, 2011 - Washington (BWA)--Leaders of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) held a joint meeting on December 19. The meeting was a follow up to a commitment made in April 2004 that both groups "meet at least once per year to continue an ongoing dialogue."

Paul Mutch Passes

Paul Mutch – December 23, 2011

We are deeply saddened by the death of Paul Mutch on Friday, December 23, 2011. He is survived by his wife Barbara, who is the VP Academic, Charles Bentall Professor of Pastoral Studies and Director of the DMin program at Carey Theological College, sons Caleb and Gabriel, Caleb’s wife Sarah, and his brothers.

A memorial service was held Friday, December 30 at First Baptist Church in Vancouver. If wished, donations may be made to A Rocha Canada or Carey Theological College. Please pray for Paul’s family and friends.

New Feature

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December 14, 2011 – The CBWC is now providing links to blogs written by CBWC pastors and leaders of ministries associated with the CBWC. We thought readers might be interested in following these threads of conversation.

Check them out on our sidebar menu.

We will add more blogs to the list as we become aware of them if they fit our criteria of highlighting the work of churches and ministries associated with the CBWC. Please note that the opinions expressed in these blogs are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect CBWC views or policies.

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Ministry Partner: Banqueting Table

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This week's highlighted ministry is the The Banqueting Table

The Banqueting Table is a social enterprise that provides work to single mothers and women trying to re-enter the workforce in North Vancouver.

The Banqueting Table is another unique ministry that the CBWC is proud to be connected with. To find out more about this ministry, please visit www.hillsidebaptist.ca

To see this ministry, as well as other CBWC partner ministries, please click here

BWA Release: A call to justice and deeds of mercy

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November 16th, 2011 - Lagos (BWA)--Baptists should engage in deeds of mercy and address justice issues and not merely verbally proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, said Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Secretary Neville Callam and Emmet Dunn, director of the BWA Youth Department.