BWA Acts 2 Movement 2033
The Acts 2 Movement is an invitation for UK Baptist churches to join a global effort that prepares for the 2000th anniversary of the Church in 2033. Within Acts 2, one pathway seeks to inspire believers worldwide to share 450 million personal testimonies and by doing so, to foster a culture of evangelism that is rooted in personal experience and the transformative power of God.
For the Everyone Everywhere initiative, this Witness Path perfectly aligns with our vision. Sharing our stories is essential for church planting and evangelism, as personal testimonies are often the most powerful way to communicate the Gospel to those who may not yet know Christ. This emphasis on witnessing encourages UK churches to cultivate a deeper, more intentional approach to evangelism - one that empowers individuals to speak boldly about the impact of faith in their lives.
In addition to the Witness Path, the Acts 2 Movement includes four other pathways: Neighbour, Freedom, Care, and Bible. While the Witness Path remains at the heart of the Everyone Everywhere initiative, the other pathways are vital too. The Neighbour Path wants to see 500,000 lay chaplains released globally to serve their local communities, the Freedom Path advocates for religious liberty, the Care Path focuses on 1 billion acts of service, and the Bible Path supports Bible translations for global accessibility.
Together, these pathways create a holistic approach to mission, one that empowers churches to not only witness through words but also through deeds, service, and prayer. The Acts 2 Movement is a call to all UK churches to engage deeply with the world around them, ensuring that their witness is both genuine and far-reaching.
UK churches can be encouraged by knowing that their church planting and evangelism efforts are part of a global initiative. This is a moment for us to join our Baptist brothers and sisters around the world in sharing the Gospel, building relationships, and reaching out with love, service, and prayer.
You can learn more about the Acts 2 Movement and how you can get involved, by visiting the Baptist World Alliance’s Acts 2 page.
Simon Goddard