in 1888. Under his leadership, the New Connexion merged with the Union in 1891. Fittingly for a traditionally non-creedal denomination, no confession of faith was required from either side, Calvinist or Arminian. John Clifford became the first President of the Baptist World Alliance (1905 – 11). References English Reformation Arminian denominations Baptist denominations in the United Kingdom Religious organizations established in 1770 Baptist organizations established in the 18th century Protestant denominations established in the 18th century 1770 establishments in England