Churchnet September 2014 | Page 3

Three Churchnet leaders attended the Annual Gathering of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) in July. It was held in Izmir, Turkey - a city that was known in biblical times as Smyrna and was one of the seven cities in the book of Revelation. Churchnet is a member body of the BWA, so this month's issue updates you on the latest BWA gathering.

Churchnet Executive Director Jim Hill, Vice President Forestal Lawton, and Communications & Engagement leader Brian Kaylor all serve in BWA positions and attended this year's gathering. Through the BWA, Churchnet joins the global Baptist family for worship, fellowship, missions, and ministry.

The Baptist World Alliance is a fellowship of 231 conventions and unions in 121 countries and territories comprising 42 million members in 177,000 churches. Learn more at www.bwanet.org.

Front Cover Photo: Ruins of ancient Ephesus.

Left Photo: Ruins of ancient Smyrna (with modern city of Izmir in background).

Back Cover Photo: Turkish musician playing in front of Aegean Sea as sun sets.

(all three photos by Brian Kaylor)

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