Nigeria to Host Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering in Lagos, Nigeria, July 7-12
By Gwen
Posted Nov 3, 2026 at 10:34 PM
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA), described in the source as the global umbrella organisation of the Baptist family, is set to hold its annual gathering in Nigeria for the first time. According to the leadership of the church, the event will bring congregants from countries around the world.
The gathering is scheduled to take place at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos, and at the Baptist International Convention Centre (BICC) on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. It will run from July 7 to 12.
The major highlight of the programme is the 10th Baptist International Conference on Theological Education (BICTE).
The source states that the BWA comprises 51 million people in 130 countries and 253 member bodies, and that it is unified by a primary mission to impact the world for Christ. The event is also expected to give members across the globe opportunities to connect through worship, prayer, learning, relationship building and shared ministry experience.
The president of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Reverend (Dr) Israel Akanji, said the Nigerian Baptist family is pleased to host the global church to further deepen fellowship and bond among its members. He added that hosting the global Baptist members is intended to leverage the impact of Baptist mission work in Nigeria, with the aim of strengthening fellowship across borders as brethren live together in unity (Psalm 133:1).
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