CONTENTS
5 BWA NEWS IN BRIEF
Stories of inspiration, challenge, tragedy and praise from our diverse Baptist family around
the world.
12 LATIN AMERICANS EMPHASIZE MISSION & EVANGELISM
Latin America is at the cutting edge of Baptist faith and witness, and is helping to lead the way in evangelism and
mission. Phenomenal growth is part of a broad trend in Evangelical Christianity in South and Central America.
23 400 YEARS OF BAPTIST MISSION
It is not surprising that new missionary models are being pioneered by Baptists around the world today. David
Kerrigan notes our continuing missionary commitment as he recounts the rich history of Baptist mission.
24 HOPE FOR THE PACIFIC: BWA HOSTS LIVING WATER CONFERENCE IN AUSTRALIA
The 12th Living Water conference proved to be a time of inspiration and challenge, permeated by a richness and
diversity of cultures and languages, as participants served, worshiped and discovered the other Baptists of their region.
26 BAPTIST WOMEN
Exciting reports on Baptist Women’s meetings and conferences in the South West
Pacific, Latin America and North America. Also – don’t miss the information on the
Women’s Conference in Hawai i, just before the World Congress in 2010.

28 BRITISH BAPTISTS URGED TO RECAPTURE A PASSION FOR THE WORLD’S NEEDY
Andy Renshaw reports on the British Baptist Assembly in May, where participants were
challenged to question their identity as Baptists, as they celebrated 400 years of Baptist life
and mission. “‘Every Baptist a missionary’ – are you one of them?” they were asked.
29 BOOK NOTES
Christian George, Godology: Because Knowing God Changes Everything, Moody Publishers, 2009.
Gary V. Nelson, Borderland Churches: A Congregation’s Introduction to
Missional Living, St. Louis, Missouri: Chalice Press, 2008.
30 IN MEMORIAM
COVER PHOTO: Two men pray together at the 6th UBLA Assembly and Congress in Lima, Peru, in April
Unless otherwise noted, photos in the issue are by BWA staff.
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