The 20th Baptist World Congress ended on a high note on Sunday, August 1, with a stirring message by Lance Watson, pastor of St. Paul's Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States. Watson encouraged the 4,000 Baptist delegates to go forth in the power of the Holy Spirit to change and transform lives.

The Congress Message was also published which is aimed at calling Baptists to commit to evangelism and social ministry.

On Saturday, July 31, the five-year Living Water emphasis came to an end in a celebration of song, music, drama, testimonies,and an address by BWA General Secretary Neville Callam.

More on the Congress can be followed at www.bwanet.org.