CONTENTS
5 BWA News in Brief
Stories of inspiration, challenge, tragedy and praise from our diverse Baptist family around
the world.
Living Water Conferences:
12 Challenge and Hope
in Southern Africa
A spirit of hope and optimism pervaded the gathering of 100 Southern African leaders despite the challenges facing their
churches and communities. Tony Cupit reports on this latest Living Water Conference held in Maputo, Mozambique.
13 Cuba for Christ
The four Baptist communities in Cuba came together and experienced true Christian fellowship at the Living Water
conference in Havana in March.
15 The Spread of the Gospel in Cuba
Elmer Lavastida Alfonso traces the fascinating history of Protestant, and more specifically Baptist, faith in Cuba.
18 Caribbean Baptists Face Down Challenges
Baptist leaders in the Caribbean met to address issues of growth, leadership needs and the
regional challenges of resources for diverse language and culture groups. The assembly,
normally held every four years, met for worship, fellowship, study and decision making.
22 The African Roots of Caribbean and American Christianity
Stephen Jennings surveys the rich yet largely ignored history
of African centric Christianity that migrated to the Americas
with slavery and colonialism.
24 Britain Hosts Conference on Jamaican Slave Leader and Rebel
BWA representatives participated in a conference on the Jamaican slave rebel Samuel Sharpe. Sharpe was a Baptist
Christian who led fellow slaves in a rebellion that ended in hanging, but hastened the end of slavery in the British colonies.
25 BWAid Director Visits Haiti
Paul Montacute visited Haiti to assess the damage from January’s earthquake and to meet with Haitian Baptists.
Conditions remain desperate, with people toiling amidst devastation, trying to live just another day. Aid from the world’s
Baptists continues, with plans including the construction of a school, orphanage and chapel complex.
27 Providing Earthquake Relief in Chile
Mario Ramos of Chile reports on the destruction from the earthquake that shook Chile in February, and describes the
generous efforts of Baptist church members to help those who were affected.
28 BWA Deepens Ties with the UN
BWA Freedom and Justice director Raimundo Barreto wants to see Baptist voices play a more influential role in UN
discussions concerning religious freedom and other human rights. The BWA’s large worldwide constituency adds weight
to its UN representation, making its advocacy work more effective.
30 In Memoriam
31 Book Notes
Devon Dick, The Cross and the Machete – Native Baptists of Jamaica: Identity, Ministry and Legacy,
Ian Randle Publishers, 2009.
Also, a selection of new books by BWA leaders.

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