Three Christian managers from Valencia share how they are turning the nightmare into opportunities to serve others in the aftermath of the floods.
In addition to urgent aid for the flood victims in Valencia, other initiatives emerge, such as a project to furnish affected homes. “The Gospel provides a refuge”, says its coordinator.
The Eurodiaconia event in Santander brought together experts and non-profit organisations from a range of countries, which shared about their best practices.
“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.
“In terms of resources invested and people assisted, evangelical social action would be among the largest NGOs in our country”, says the head of evangelical social action.
The decision is part of the agreement between the government and the Evangelical Council of the southern Spanish region which has been extended for 2 years.
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.
The World, European and Portuguese Evangelical Alliances submit a report on the religious situation in Portugal for the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
A house in the Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca hosts patients with long cancer treatments and their families. “God has done so many miracles for us”, says its director.
Pastor Hugo Márquez settles what he describes as fake media controversy over aid to evangelical soup kitchens.
A real encounter with God can be measured by the love for others it produces.
Amendments to the law on the activities of religious organisations make it difficult to plant new churches and many could be forced to close.
The Lisbon Project has supported over 3500 migrants and refugees arriving in Portugal. All its activities are designed to be a place where people feel they belong.
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.
Luthier Manuel Rodríguez III tells how his guitars open doors to many influential artists. And how he was able to stand up again after a crisis in which he came close to losing everything.
Over 70 business people and entrepreneurs gathered under the theme “leaders who serve, servants who lead”.
It is estimated that around 3,500 hectares were affected by the fire. “Part of our task is to bring consolation, truth and hope to the people”, the local evangelical pastor says.
The evangelical association New Life, in northern Spain, served almost 4,000 last year.
The country is officially in a “state of disaster” since February due to a shortage of energy resources. Christians in the country analyse the crisis.
Three months after the earthquakes in Turkey, local Protestants continue to work among those affected: “Tens of thousands who survived are still homeless”.
Luis Enrique Camarena received the recognition from the government for “being a bridge between the state and the church to foster constructive dialogues that resolve conflicts”.
The pastor of the Evangelical Church of Castelldefels (Spain) looks back at the first 7 years of work in the city and addresses the current challenges.
Pedro Augusto Vidal, director of a Portuguese automation services company, shares his story and the principles that have driven his business.
Over 200 bookshops and other organisations take part in a project to raise interest in the Bible.
This Mexican activist turned politician has fought sex trafficking in Mexico for almost 20 years. “The known as black brothels are strategic points to take over a city”, she says.
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