Events & Gatherings
Where Baptist women across West Africa come together to pray, worship, learn, and advance God's Kingdom.
Signature Event
The BWUWA Biennial Conference
Held every two years on a rotational basis among member nations, the BWUWA Biennial Conference is the heartbeat of our sub-regional fellowship.
About the Conference
The BWUWA Biennial Conference is a five-day gathering (Monday to Friday) that brings together delegates from all 11 member nations. It is the premier platform for information sharing, strategic planning, spiritual renewal, and the development of Baptist women's ministry across the sub-region.
Each conference follows a rich program of plenary sessions, Bible expositions, workshop breakouts, cultural celebrations, and prayer. Delegates return home energized for the work of mission and evangelism in their own communities.
Conference Structure
- Five days (Monday – Friday)
- Delegates from all 11 member nations
- Hosted on rotation among eligible member countries
- Plenary sessions, Bible teaching & worship
- Workshop breakouts on ministry themes
- Strategic planning for the next two-year cycle
- Cultural exchange & sisterhood building
13th Biennial Conference — "Beyond Jerusalem: Women Living the Good News"
Acts 1:8, Luke 4:18-19
Tue. 11th – Sat. 15th August, 2026 · 📍 Sierra Leone
Join hundreds of Baptist women delegates from across West Africa for five days of worship, teaching, fellowship, and strategic planning for the Kingdom. Registration fee: $200 USD per delegate.
Register InterestAnnual Observance
World Day of Prayer & Africa Day of Prayer
Uniting Baptist women across the globe in sacred intercession for nations, communities, and the Body of Christ.
World Day of Prayer
BWUWA women join Baptist sisters from every continent in an annual day of global intercession. The World Day of Prayer connects us to a worldwide fellowship of women standing in the gap for humanity.
Prayer calendars are distributed in advance, guiding participants through focused prayer for nations, peoples, and specific needs of the global Church.
Download Prayer CalendarAfrica Day of Prayer
The Africa Day of Prayer is a powerful expression of continental solidarity as Baptist women across Africa lift up a unified voice of intercession for the challenges and opportunities facing the African Church and continent.
BWUWA member nations observe this day with special prayer services, fasting, and community intercession, believing that prayer is the foundation of all effective ministry.
Join the Prayer ChainCapacity Building
Training & Leadership Workshops
Equipping Baptist women with practical skills and spiritual depth for effective ministry in the 21st century.
Women in Leadership
Developing the next generation of Baptist women leaders through mentoring, training workshops, and practical ministry experience.
Learn More →Biblical Literacy Training
Intensive workshops in Bible study methods, hermeneutics, and Scripture application designed specifically for women in ministry.
Learn More →Health & Wellness Ministry
Training women to address health needs in their communities, with focus on maternal health, gender-based violence prevention, and holistic well-being.
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Past Conferences
A legacy of gathering, praying, and planning for the advancement of God's Kingdom across West Africa.
BWUWA Regional Conference
"Spiritual Growth, Networking & Collaborative Mission"
Hundreds of Baptist women delegates from across West Africa gathered in Côte d'Ivoire for a transformative conference. The gathering focused on spiritual renewal, mission strategy, and building stronger networks between member nations.
BWUWA Biennial Conference
"Committed Women, Transformed Communities"
Delegates gathered in Liberia to reaffirm their commitment to evangelism and community transformation, with special focus on youth engagement and cross-border missionary collaboration.
BWUWA Biennial Conference
"Rising Women, Rising Nations"
A landmark gathering in Ghana that deepened partnerships between English and French-speaking member nations. No conference was held in 2020 due to COVID-19.