General Secretary Honoured with Religious Freedom Award
On September 30th 21Wilberforce presented the second annual Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom award to Archbishop Benjamin and Dr. Gloria Kwashi of Jos, Nigeria. Named for Congressman Frank Wolf who has worked tirelessly for decades to promote international religious freedom and later served on staff with 21Wilberforce, the award was presented at a dinner held at Dallas Baptist University.
Randel Everett, former executive director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and former pastor of First Baptist Church of Midland, is the founder and President of 21Wilberforce. Randel Everett says,
“their life story is one of courage, faith and boundless love.”
Read the full press release here.
Read the 21Wilberforce Article 'Courage Comes With A Price' here.
Video: 21Wilberforce President, Dr. Randel Everett, presenting the 2019 Frank Wolf Speak Freedom Award to Anglican Bishop Benjamin and Dr. Gloria Kwashi of Jos, Nigeria in Dallas. The Kwashi's were recognized for their exemplary leadership in serving society's vulnerable and those who suffer for their faith. Please watch the video and find out more about Bishop Ben and Gloria's ministry.