May 22, 2017

by Levi Bond Attending World Federation meetings as an observer in Brazil was a wonderful experience. It took about eighteen months for planning and preparation to be able to go. I took the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course, which is sponsored by the Missionary Society. From there it was hard work — securing help from my association, church,...

May 22, 2017

The most significant thing: to meet my brothers and sisters from different countries…and be received in great and perfect love. (Karimutumye, Rwanda) There was love and a sense of belonging in every activity, service, and conversation, especially the music…. I think of the words of a song Sandi Patty recorded which says, “Love in any language, fluently spoken...

May 22, 2017

What do you think is the most important role of the World Federation in the work of your Conference or in the mission of Seventh Day Baptists throughout the world? • to keep all conferences informed (Communication) of the work and ministry of each conference, offer advice to member conferences on how they can improve ways and means of carrying out their...

May 22, 2017

by WF General Secretary, Andrew Samuels The Seventh Day Baptist World Federation is scheduled to meet next in 2022 in North America. From now until then, what will be and should be our focus? In my humble role as General Secretary, let me suggest that we all work towards the development of healthy SDB Conferences around the world, led by healthy spiritual...

May 22, 2017

by Outgoing WF President, Dale Thorngate As I reflect on thirty-one years of personal experience with the SDB World Federation, I want us to be reminded that God has been with us in the past and will always be with us in the future. Jeremiah notes the basis of that relationship: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and...