An Interview with Rev. Dr. Elijah Brown, General Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance
Rev. Dr. Elijah Brown and his wife Amy traveled from the USA to Lebanon this January to visit pastors and churches across the country. Brown is the General Secretary of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and close partner of LSESD. During his time in Beirut, he led the weekly devotional for the LSESD staff, and we interviewed him about his passion for God’s mission around the world.
Esther used her voice to prevent a genocide in modern day Iran. Moses stood in front of Pharoah to free the Israelites from slavery. Nehemiah asked the Persian king for authorization to rebuild walls to protect Jerusalem.
These biblical figures all have one thing in common: they used their connections to speak up on behalf of those who were powerless. The Baptist World Alliance (BWA), a global network of 47 million Baptists in 126 countries and territories, reflects this call to Christians to use their voice to impact the world for Christ.
“Believers in Christ are to take two steps. First, we are to expose injustice [by speaking out in our communities]. Second, we are to be connected and associate ourselves with those who are experiencing those difficulties,” explained Rev. Dr. Elijah Brown, General Secretary of BWA.