The 17th edition of the Italian GBU (IFES) National Study Conference gathered around 250 young people under the theme “Living and Engaging with Islam”.

At least 213 people have died and dozens have disappeared in various towns in the regions of Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia.

Carmen Hombre Ponzoa, a teacher in Spain, was imprisoned and later executed while pregnant, together with her husband. She belonged to the small Protestant minority.

From the beginning, I deeply felt that the entire process was in God’s hands and had a purpose. I have considered this fight my calling.

A first-hand account of visiting church plants, heroes of faith in a Muslim context, and pioneering work among women, children, and ex-drug addicts.

More than 15 authors attempt to “dismantle the mythology surrounding the family” in a monograph in ‘MicroMega’ journal. The Christian worldview, on the contrary, shows how the original plan can be restored.

The southeast African country held its seventh elections. A missionary and a pastor address the challenges of an increasingly dissatisfied population. While jihadism grows stronger in the north, churches are growing in the south.

The ripples from this Congress will be felt for years. Whether it is a renewed emphasis on cross-cultural missions, a rethinking of justice and evangelism, or a new coalition to address migration.

If the integration process in the big city is not successful, we risk losing several generations of young people who will live their spirituality away from the local church. By Ismael Rodelgo.

This edition had the participation of 88 evangelical churches in Catalonia. Well-known Christian singer Kike Pavón attended the event.

Data from a state survey show that the number of evangelicals remain stable, while the Catholics are declining.

On 5 October, evangelicals from many churches gathered in Burgas for the seventh National Day of Prayer. The initiative drew attention to the importance of collective intercession as a force for spiritual transformation and societal renewal.

Countries such as Argentina or Korea have grown exponentially in the number of believers over the last decades, why not Spain?

“In this sad time, it gives me great joy that the church is showing how God's love tastes”, says a pastor in Jeseník, one of the towns most affected in the Czech Republic.

Keily Murillo tells the testimony of how a raging fire changed her business vision and brought her closer to God.

In a straightforward style, Stéphane Lauzet describes the steps different streams of evangelicalism in France did to create the National Council of Evangelical Christians. “They put aside their preconceptions and recognised their common faith”.

The state, local authorities and the displaced Christians reach an agreement to restore supplies and give evangelicals time to assess damages and request state-sponsored aid.

All plenaries, workshops and roundtables were oriented towards the proclamation of the Gospel in our personal and collective spheres of influence.

The topic stimulated a broad comparison between the various positions and experiences in our country and beyond.

The more than 5,200 attendees from 202 countries signed a ‘Collaborative Action Commitment’. The Seoul congress emphasised unity as the key factor in taking the gospel to every person, everywhere.

The leader of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance is invited to speak on freedom of conscience, as ‘Reformismo21’ opens a channel to learn about what evangelicals think of a range of societal issues.

“Pray that what is really in the hearts of the individual candidates is revealed”, says Oliver Stozek, leader of the Austrian Evangelical Alliance.

The testimonies of persecuted Christians from China, India and Iran reminded the 5,000 at the Lausanne 4 Congress of the price to be paid for faithfulness to Christ. “But these sufferings are nothing compared to the glory that awaits us”, says Iranian pastor Farshid Fathi in an interview.

At least 630 religious places have been damaged, says a report of Mission Eurasia. Russian soldiers raid churches, ban religious activities and persecute faith leaders.

Vaughan Roberts reminded that the biblical truth about sexuality is “good news”. Other major contemporary challenges - social inequality, poverty, climate change - were addressed on the first full day at Lausanne 4 in South Korea.