November 4, 2024 (or a Day of Your Choosing)
For nearly 75 years, sisters in Christ have united in prayer for the Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer. It is an incredible honor to build upon this legacy as we gather again this year to pray in homes, churches, and communities around the world!
Our 2024 theme is “Purposeful Life” drawn from Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” As we pray together this year, we hope you will experience the joy of living out your God-given purpose! Add your voice to the chorus of women in more than 100 countries who are interceding for their communities and seeking to be difference makers in the world. Link hearts and hands with others as we seek the wisdom of God’s Word, pray with intention, and hear how the Spirit is moving in every part of the world.
To help us best support you and stand together in prayer with you, we would love to have a record of your planned participation. Would you please complete the brief participation form by clicking the button below?
You are invited to our annual Global Day of Prayer Worship Celebration!
Make plans to join us online Saturday, October 12, for a powerful time of prayer and praise to kick off the 2024 Day of Prayer observances. Featuring worship, prayer, and ministry updates from our seven Continental Unions, this virtual event will encourage and inspire as we celebrate how God is at work through women around the world and share how we can make a difference together in the coming year.
Your Gifts at Work Around the World
In addition, Day of Prayer gives Baptist women an opportunity to give generously in support of the global initiatives of Baptist World Alliance Women and across our seven Continental Unions. These financial gifts continue to make an eternal difference, providing practical help for women in need and equipping Baptist women to impact their world for Christ. Thank you for being a vital part of this event which propels meaningful ministry throughout the entire year! Click the image on the right to see a summary of projects supported by your donations this year or click here to see specific ministry project overviews.
Your Day of Prayer Guide
This year’s 16-page guide is filled with information to help you plan and participate in Day of Prayer, including specific prayer requests and praises from each Continental Union as well as details about this year’s global ministry projects. The guide also includes a Bible study from BWA Women President Karen Wilson. With a commitment to creation care, we are seeking to reduce our carbon footprint through a strategic reduction in printing and shipping of the 2024 Day of Prayer Guides. However, we understand there are still groups in which a printed copy is preferred / necessary.
PRINT COPIES: To request printed copies within the continental United States, please click here.
PRINTER FILE: To access a printer file for printing in your community or to access a PDF of the digital copy, please click here or you can view or download via the embedded reader below.
GUIDE CONTENT: To access black and white, text only content, click here. To access text content with photos included, click here.
Expanding Your Day of Prayer Experience
Read below to find out more about exciting ways to connect with your Baptist sisters around the world as well as resources to help you plan your Day of Prayer gathering.
RESOURCING
Browse a variety of Day of Prayer resources, including logos, videos, and a 30-day prayer calendar that you can use leading up to your Day of Prayer event or as a follow-up. We hope these resources are an encouragement!
Logos
Slides
Theme Song (Audio Accompaniment and Lyrics)
Videos
Praying in Your Language
Over the last decade, women have translated the Day of Prayer guide into more than 80 languages, enabling thousands of women to participate in their heart language. As we receive translated versions of the guide, we will add them below to ensure they are accessible to all.
In addition, we are always looking for women to add to our translation team. If you are interested in serving as a translator for Day of Prayer or future BWA Women projects, please click to complete a brief information form.
Help Spread the Word
We are busy creating resources to help you promote your Day of Prayer event, including videos, posters, social media graphics, presentation slides, and more. Check back weekly to discover newly added resources or follow us on social media (@BWAWomen) to ensure you have the full array of our resources to promote your gathering. If there is a specific promotional item you would like for your Day of Prayer event (including a special invitation or greeting from BWA Executive Director Merritt Johnston), please email bwawomen@baptistworld.org.
Study God’s Word Together
What does it look like to live purposeful lives as women who called by God?
Click to access this year’s Bible studies focused on our theme of “Purposeful Life,” including a study from BWA Women President Karen Wilson.
“Purposeful Life” Testimonies
We can find so much encouragement through the testimonies of God’s work in and through us. Check out these stories of women around the world who are finding their purpose and living on mission for God.
A Sisterhood Spanning the Globe
Baptist World Alliance Women is a network of Baptist sisters serving together across 7 continental unions in more than 150 countries and territories, all united by a calling to impact the world for Christ.
