At least 12 people have died in the devastating wildfire in Andalusia, Spain. An evangelical pastor, speaking from the scene in Turre: “There are many difficulties in putting out the fire due to the terrain, the wind and also the heat”.

The widespread use of AI chatbots reinforces the trend. Everything is faster, more effective, more concise. We have more answers to our queries, more information, and more tasks sorted out. But we also have less conversations. 

Is it possible to attend the same annual conference for over a decade and still feel that it is crucial to your work?

The European Union is proposing sanctions against the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church for inciting the war against Ukraine. Tatiana Kopaleishvili of the European Evangelical Alliance sees sufficient grounds to respond to the theological justification of an unjust war.

Afrim Karoshi, an Albanian evangelical, analyses the demand for a ‘new Albania’ that thousands of people are voicing on the streets, in a conflict that goes beyond discontent with a major foreign investment in the Zvërnec region.

The Prime Minister’s announcement has drawn criticism from teenagers who conduct most of their social lives via social media. We asked the policy adviser at the Evangelical Alliance UK about the role churches should play in offering places of community and friendship.

Evangelical representatives from France, Austria and Italy took part in an OSCE meeting held in Rome. Julia Doxat-Purser, from the European Evangelical Alliance, expressed concern about how evangelicals are portrayed in a ‘toxic atmosphere’ that increasingly fuels hatred towards ‘the other’.

In Valencia, a church confirms its entrance into the Anglican Convocation in Europe – part of the new Global Anglican Communion (Gafcon) – with a visit from Bishop Andy Lines. Pastor Julian Milson explains the reasons for leaving the Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church (IERE).

Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny recounts the destruction he found when he arrived at his church after receiving an early morning warning of a Russian attack. “I also saw God’s mercy: our worship centre and sanctuary, though significantly damaged, remained standing”.

New Life Church's Sunday School classrooms wrecked, mobile dental clinic for refugees hit, humanitarian aid vehicles affected. After the attack on 2 June, pastor Anatoly Kalushny is appealing for support to rebuild the site.

After 25 years, the European Leadership Forum conference taking place this week in Poland continues to offer encouragement to “evangelical leaders who are committed to the truth of Scripture, discipling believers, and persuasively communicating the Gospel”, says Greg Pritchard.

The new prime minister brings an end to 16 years of rule by the controversial Viktor Orbán. Many Christians fear “negative changes” promoted by Brussels.

A ministry focused on digital mission fields based in the UK offers training and collaboration. “We’re passionate about seeing Christians in gaming communities take opportunities to share their faith online when they arise”, says Heinz Oldewage.

In Cullera, the 70th assembly of the Federation of Independent Evangelical Churches launched a unified strategy prioritising discipleship, small groups open to non-believers, and the practical training of pastors. Around 270 people attended the annual conference.

The president of the Italian Evangelical Alliance calls for the term ‘evangelical’ to be freed from political affiliations and denounces the “blasphemy” of pastors such as Paula White who compare Trump to Jesus Christ.

Around 200 members of evangelical churches were invited to stand as candidates on political lists across the country. Many of them were elected.

The Arab Baptist Theological Seminary seeks to provide emotional and spiritual support to people displaced by war in Lebanon. “Even as the sound of drones grows louder in our skies, we continue to witness glimpses of Christ’s love in action”, says Loulwa El Maalouf.

The Evangelical Psychology Group (GPE) publishes a 22-page guide to safeguard the mental health of professionals and protect potential victims. They warn against the misuse of therapy to “preserve institutional reputations or accelerate ministerial restoration processes”.

In an interview with Evangelical Focus, the secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to be sensitive to the reality of Iranians and to be careful not to impose their perceptions or eschatologies from cultures far removed from the Middle East.

Authors and publishers from a dozen countries will gather in Prague for MAI's Media Fest (5–8 May). Anna Shirochenskaya explains the vision behind the theme: ‘Jesus is the answer. What is the question?’

At its 2026 European meeting, the Refugee Highway Partnership will bring together churches and ministries working with forcibly displaced people. The focus this year is on the realities of children and young people.

The Foreign Ministry criticises the European Parliament for “interfering in our internal affairs”. A Protestant pastor laments the Turkish government’s “word games” in trying to hide evidence of more than 200 cases.

After launching Stop Abus to tackle sexual abuse in churches, the CNEF says a broader reflection is needed among evangelicals around the the concept of “authority”.

Colombian university lecturer Lina Fernanda Montoya has accompanied around 20 victims. In Madrid, she explained observable patterns when abuse occurs in evangelical churches.

A large majority approves a resolution expressing “unwavering support for Christians”. Dutch MEP Bert Jan-Ruissen, in Brussels: “Türkiye must stop targeting churches”.