Theologically conservative groups see the proposals “illogical” and a “Trojan horse” that will lead to future changes in the doctrine of marriage. Politicians accuse the leadership of the Anglican Church of “homophobia”.

It is the first measure of the 6-year-long internal debate on LGBTQI issues. The leading Anglican church says it seeks “a proper 21st century understanding of being human and of being sexual”.

There is “extreme persecution” in 10 countries in Africa and the Middle East, says Open Doors. Elsewhere, worrying trends are observed in key geopolitical actors such as India, Saudi Arabia and China.

A draft law aims to cancel the Prayer Day as a public holiday to increase the defence budget. “There is more at stake than a public holiday”, say religious leaders.

When we forget the creation narrative in which God affirmed the goodness of the climax of his handiwork, the human body, we struggle to tell the world a better story.

A bomb exploded during a Sunday baptismal service. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State.

There is no reason for us to be ashamed of the greatest thing that exists: God himself.

He helped a pastor begin Christian-Muslim debates in mid-2021, and in one year over 100 Muslims put their faith in Christ.

According to the government, Christians were 1.9% of the population in 2021.

The important thing is not what we feel, but what God says.

Fulani extremists attacked several towns, burning more than 100 houses. 53 Christians were kidnapped and are still held captive.

Let’s take stock of how God would want us to use our eyes this year. After all, they are an essential gateway by which we can guard our hearts.

In Ukraine the New Year celebration has always been more important than Christmas. This year is different, more people are focusing on Christmas and its meaning.

Activist Shane Claiborne believes that a form of nationalism has developed that camouflages as Christianity, but becomes an obstacle for people to meet Jesus.

Growing classes, concern for children’s safety due to school shootings and religious beliefs are among the reasons for the rise of homeschooling in the US.

The executive committee of the Christian Alliance of Evangelical Churches discussed pending issues and stressed the need for dialogue and reconciliation.

As we focus on the mind-stretching story of the Creator entering into his creation as a human infant, let’s worship him with heart, head and hands this Christmas.

The programme, which included music and a preaching on Jesus’ centrality in Christmas, was aired on Christmas Eve.

A 100-member Sudanese Church in Al Qadarif state was set ablaze by a suspected member of the Sudanese Armed Forces.

Any tradition which does not make way for the growth of God's kingdom is contrary to God Himself.

The Evangelical Focus team wishes you a wonderful Christmas time. As we come to the end of 2022, may we look at Jesus and “serve Him without fear” (Luke 1:74).

Jesus didn’t exclude any of the children. He wants to get to know them, to love them, to rescue them, to journey through life with them.

As we head towards another Christmas, let’s be sure to ponder the wonder of that first Christmas and the daily wonder of a God who moved toward us.

The event was attended by around a thousand people, including local authorities of the Spanish city.

Remember that God himself is the only one who can convince someone of the truth.