20th Baptist World Congress

The Baptist World Congress meets every five years, and will be held July 28 – August 1, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Go to BWAcongress2010.org for more information, including:

• Program Details – Includes full details on the overall Congress including the speakers, leaders, a complete schedule of events, focus groups, worship services, celebrations, musical performances and much more!
• Congress Information – Gives attendees all the information needed to register, make travel arrangements, find local accommodations, and get details on U.S. Visas. You can also get a glimpse of the event in our Congress video.
• Mission Opportunities – Summarizes both local mission projects you can participate in while in Honolulu, as well as an opportunity to volunteer for a variety of helpful positions before, during, and after the Congress.
• Supporting Organizations – Provides information for performance groups, advertisers and exhibitors, and local Hawai'i organizations who would like to have a mission team assist their church or community.
• About the BWA – Tells a bit about the Baptist World Alliance including its mission, vision, values, and organizational structure. You can see the history of the Congress and its growth as a global event for 105 years!

For more information, please visit BWAcongress2010.org.

Travel Assistance for Virginia Baptists (Congress Only)

The VBMB has partnered with Crossroads Travel Advisors to provide several special options for Virginia Baptists attending the 2010 Baptist World Congress in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Crossroads has provided sample itineraries for travel that includes:

To make the most of your trip, Crossroads suggests that you:

1. Register for the Congress – Each group or individual should register for the congress.
2. Make Hotel Arrangements – Special event rates, availability, and room blocks are available from July 22 – August 5, 2010 in case you wish to arrive a bit early or stay for a few days after the congress.
3. Get Air Travel Assistance – Contact Crossroads Travel for air fare, group travel options, and special itineraries.

For more travel information, call Crossroads Travel Advisors at 804.249.5908 and 800.899.6702, or contact Dean Miller with the Virginia Baptist Mission Board.

We hope you "Hear the Spirit" and will join us in Honolulu in 2010!

For more details, please visit BWAcongress2010.org.