A new survey shows that most countries see Donald Trump with good eyes. Evangelical Focus asked analysts why Europe has become so isolated and what it means for relationships between evangelical Christians on a global level.
Although the offences against Christians have significantly grown in the past two years, for the federal government, “there is no increased threat to Christians”.
Ahead of February's elections in Germany, Frank Heinrich of the Evangelical Alliance explains to Evangelical Focus why a Christian vision introduces nuance into the overall tension and uncertainty.
Around 2,000 young adult Christians from 75 countries celebrated New Year together in Poland. The movement focusing on mission in the old continent emphasises the need to “prepare the way” for revival.
We attended the Open Doors press conference in Madrid to get the stories and context of the most widely cited report on persecution of Christians globally.
At a private gathering with religious leaders, the president encouraged them to promote French-style 'laicité' and spoke about hot issues like his plans on euthanasia and the State's dialogue with Muslims.
An NGO serving migrants says most came from Pakistan and were trying to reach Spain after 13 days of journey. The islands are going through a major crisis after receiving over 43,000 migrants in one year.
The 23 February election could turn frustration into a historic rise of the far right. A journalist points to the importance of “acknowledge other opinions and not immediately condemn them”.
The average age of marriage has risen to 28. “Society and churches prepare people for the wedding, but not for marriage”, says a pastor from Cluj-Napoca. Hypersexualisation and uncertainty about the future do not help either.
More than 450 authors and almost 30,000 contents published since the website was launched in January 2015. “The journey we have made reinforces the idea that approaching current affairs from a Christian perspective is not only relevant but necessary”.
As every year the European Evangelical Alliance encourages churches to join to pray. “Jude's letter has a very important message for our time ”.
George Lawrence’s great-granddaughter, Christina, visited the new building of the evangelical Hospital of Barcelona, an institution that her ancestor helped to found. We took the opportunity to chat with her.
A Baptist church in Russian-occupied city of Melitopol has been raid 3 times in a year by armed, masked men, and its pastor accused of "illegal missionary activity”.
A report of FEREDE denounces obstacles to the opening new places of worship, discrimination and the lack of a solution for retired pastors without pensions.
Many young people attend the annual Graduates Bible Groups gathering in Cullera. Topics discussed included personal evangelism, conflict resolution, sexuality, and how to age well. A report by Marta Cabañas.
Five people have died after being hit by a car at a Christmas market. Christian representatives have expressed their grief at the “inhumane attack”.
“Sunday is associated with core values that are of particular importance both socially and religiously", says the Swiss federation of free evangelical churches.
The National Council of Evangelicals offers support to the victims. Most French evangelical organisations are part of the ‘Stop Abus’ service, launched in 2022, which has already helped 38 people.
The protocol includes a total and a partial objection. Evangelical health workers say “it can be used to mark doctors who freely decide to object”.
In January, the state Duma will discuss a law that would end all religious activity in residential buildings. Orthodox Church, Catholic Church and Adventists also oppose an initiative that “creates ground for interfaith conflicts”.
The team behind the end-of-year gathering for thousands of Generation Z young adults longs to see “personal revivals for the love of Jesus”. Director Sarah Breuel points out “the huge difference between consecration and legalism”.
UK health secretary Wes Streeting said the decision was taken “based on the evidence and advice of clinicians, not politics or political pressure”.
The granddaughter of a Protestant teacher, shot by Franco’s army when she was 8 months pregnant, received the award at the Democratic memory day event.
It is the first country in the world that allows them to sign formal employment contracts, giving them access to sick days, maternity pay and pension.
A panel discussion at the EU Parliament analyses the challenges of religious freedom in Europe. The European Prayer Breakfast was held before with around 450 guests.
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