Baptist conventions reconcilied in Brazil

THE TWO Baptist conventions of Brazil were reconciled during the first Latin American Baptist Congress on worship in March. The National Baptist Convention, expelled from the Baptist Convention Of Brazil 35 years ago because of their charismatic worship style, were welcomed to the very church where they were voted out, First Baptist Church in Niteroi. "We may not embrace each style, but let there be no worship wars," said Baptist World Alliance's director of study and research Rev Tony Cupitt. BWA general secretary Dr Denton Lotz told more than 2,000 musicians, pastors and theologians, "Celebration without proclamation becomes emotionalism and proclamation without celebration becomes rationalism." CR

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