The start of the academic year in Europe has brought out the differences between those who ban mobile phones and those who opt to manage technology in the classroom. Dámaris García, a psychologist working with young people, explains her point of view.

Our theological education today needs theologians who practice theology from a living relationship with God.

Preventing abuse and misuse of power in Christian ministry.

Six new schools will open this autumn, reports the German association of Protestant schools. Christian education is also growing in other European countries.

An official study shows that 83% of those aged 16-24 in northeast Spain are in favour of having a subject on general knowledge of religion at school and university.

Charlie Catlett, an experienced computer scientist who explains Artificial Intelligence to non-experts, speaks to Evangelical Focus. “Chatbots are non-persons, and you shouldn’t be having a personal relationship with a non-person”.

Spain is to set up an app to limit access to pornography, but experts see loopholes. “We have to change the culture from the bottom up”, says a Christian leader.

Last year, 12,045 terminations of pregnancies were recorded. Abortions are legal in the first twelve weeks.

Only in relatively recent times has much of education become secularised. Compulsory and universal education is simply taken for granted. But how did we get there?

Three Muslim students in Belgium appealed to Europe after not being allowed to wear headscarves at school. The ban had been introduced to “protect” pupils from “proselytization”.

The care of the children is integral, looking after each child “academically, physically, psychologically and spiritually”. Donations from evangelical churches, individuals and organisations can make the new project possible.

Young people are emigrating, housing prices continue to rise and the health system is overburdened as the country awaits the formation of a new government, says an evangelical leader.

The Teenage Mothers project of ‘Alianza Solidaria’ in Bolivia helps young mothers between the age of 12 and 18. “It's a light to enlighten them”, says one of its leaders.

“It is important to build bridges to society, to show the biblical response, and to be heard”, said the coordinator of the working group on Women of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance.

In Argentina, rather than a change of government or political direction, we need a cultural change.

Luther had the help of the artist Lucas Cranach, who was commissioned to illustrate many theological tracts in order to make a visual impact on readers.

The ‘Being Black in the EU’ survey shows that the cases of racial discrimination increased from 39% to 45% in 5 years. Only 9% are reported.

Let’s work together to ensure that every child and young person is able to learn and develop in the way that works best for them.

Cunningham passed away on 6 October at the age of 88. Youth With A Mission is present in over 200 countries.

As Christians, we should be thoughtful and prudent. We are against abuse of any kind, but I am concerned that we do not filter our responses well these days.

Meanwhile, Christian families take the street to demand the withdrawal of free textbooks that “make statements on sexual issues totally inappropriate for minors”.

Evangelicals must help to change the sexist mentality, talk and preach about it, making it clear that the enemy is not the male, but sin.

The evangelical entity launches a document addressing ten issues of general interest , to give a biblical perspective and encourage evangelicals to “vote wisely”.

The few religious references of the four main parties standing for election on 23 July show distinct differences in their approach to religion.

Over 200 students of different ages and backgrounds have already participated in this biblical training programme. An article by Marisa Guardiola.