The book Francoism against Protestants uncovers forgotten stories of repression during the Franco dictatorship, shedding light on the past and present of evangelical communities in Spain.

Anabaptists celebrate their 500th anniversary in 2025. We spoke with Spanish pastor Agustín Melguizo about the past, present and future of this movement.

According to the 2025 confirmation preparation survey, 67 percent of boys and 56 percent of girls believe in the existence of God. 75 percent of Finnish youth attend confirmation classes. Are parishes able to respond to young people's growing interest?

Mykhailo Husiev, former Ukrainian Christian student worker, is a regular soldier who works keeping records of all drone streams.

In the trial at the Provincial Court of Madrid, the pastor is accused of having diverted funds collected by church members for private use without the congregation’s knowledge.

The ‘Global Voice Report’ of the Lausanne Movement addresses the expectations of over one thousand Christian representatives in 119 countries. 

Places of worship in the southwestern German state suffered damage worth over a million euros. The figures are “stable overall”, says the government.

The initiative seeks to raise awareness of religious diversity in the city through open days and various activities organised to present their beliefs.

The third Interdenominational Forum in Spain addressed violence against women and children and the creation of safe churches. 15 speakers addressed the situation from many angles.

The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe also reports a rise “in legal restrictions affecting freedom of religion”.

According to China Aid, these church leaders have “been placed under formal arrest on politically motivated charges after weeks of incommunicado detention, intense interrogation, and pressure on their families”.

The Malaysian courts order the reopening of the case, the disclosure of Raymond Koh's whereabouts, and millions in compensation. We spoke to his wife, Susana Liew.

The former pastor of My Gospel church was charged with 14 offences, including “sexual assault, rape with abuse of authority, coercion, and other offences”. Around 50 victims are being supported, according to sources.

Groups associated around Partners in Mission held their annual meeting to be equipped, share their ongoing mission projects and encourage one another.

Wissam al-Saliby, president of 21Wilberforce, analyses the situation of Nigeria after meeting with Nigerian Christian ministry leaders and public servants.

In Asunción, the Mennonite communities commemorate how the Latin American country became a place where they developed their faith and their service to society.

To summarize the current landscape, two key elements emerge: boldness among Christians and hunger among non-Christians.

Christians can be moles in an ethical manner. Sometimes we need undercover helpers, like the spies and Rahab in Jericho or Hushai before Absalom.

There was no triumphalism, yet no despair either—only a clear sense that leaders must be held to the highest biblical standards and repent where they have failed.

“It’s a miracle to have such numbers of people showing up and to have churches from diverse language background working together, it is completely unexpected”, the Belgian organisers said.

Our churces should promote spaces where generations can coexist, interact, and build deep, lasting bonds with each other, strengthening a sense of belonging.

“In the middle of Zurich, under the open blue sky”, 21 people from diverse backgrounds were baptised on Switzerland’s Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer.

Two visits in 2025 paved the way for the unanimous approval of the Council of Evangelical Protestant Churches of Ukraine as a member of the EEA.

Young people and those who are members of free evangelical churches are the most likely to believe that God created the universe.

We need to raise our voices, talk about what makes us uncomfortable, and remember that in Christ there is always hope, even when darkness seems absolute. By Lourdes Otero.