Psychological and sexual abuse often thrives in the shadow of 'gentlemen agreements' and a hermeneutics of cover-up that prioritises institutional and religious prestige over the dignity of the vulnerable.

The European Evangelical Alliance publishes a seven-page document emphasising the identity of “Good News people” in a context of growing media exposure. “The term ‘Evangelical’ is wrongly linked to political movements and narratives that do not reflect the reality of Evangelical communities in Europe”.

The joint initiative of southern English evangelical churches goes on, with more than 130 people being baptised during two consecutive Sunday services.

The heroic personal struggles that conflate the political party’s mission with one’s personal project can lead to disaster – both for the individual and for the party. Something similar happens in churches when they become a pastor’s personal project.

To be blessed by people we had led to faith and who had joined our church conveyed the life-giving power of this act with astonishing clarity.

Europe would not simply sanction a private individual who supports Putin in the war, but the most important figure of the Russian Orthodox Church itself. Is that what we want?

At least 589 people have died and around have been 3,000 injured, say official reports on Friday. Affected areas include La Guaira, where a church collapsed. Thousands are trying to find relatives, pastors call to pray as Christian organisations start sending aid. 

Christians need to understand the interaction between faith and mental health, not only for their own wellbeing, but also to lovingly care for those who suffer in this area.

MissieNederland releases a report about “how Christian young people experience their faith, and the challenges this presents for churches and organisations”.

Abusers set up new churches, preach again about God’s love, receive official recognition from ‘the good people’, and host lavish meals to celebrate their own success. Victims try to rebuild their own life, in silence.

The Prime Minister’s announcement has drawn criticism from teenagers who conduct most of their social lives via social media. We asked the policy adviser at the Evangelical Alliance UK about the role churches should play in offering places of community and friendship.

Compromise on the Scriptures, and a church has nothing to offer. Dare to preach the Gospel boldly and not shy away from graciously addressing difficult subjects, and the church seems to grow.

The new president of the entity representing evangelicals in Austria is a member of the Federation of Evangelical Churches (BEG). The assembly also approved a Code of Ethics. 

The pastor of ‘Zeal Church’ explains the “very difficult” decision but underlines that nothing will halt “the mission of bringing God’s love to this region”. Critical media coverage only shows that free churches are once again “noticed, heard and seen” in society, says René Wagner.

Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny recounts the destruction he found when he arrived at his church after receiving an early morning warning of a Russian attack. “I also saw God’s mercy: our worship centre and sanctuary, though significantly damaged, remained standing”.

The March aims “to publicly celebrate Jesus, heal the spiritual atmosphere in our city, and raise hope and peace in our communities”, said the organisers.

In Hesse (Germany), some 250 leaders from a dozen countries gathered at the invitation of Pentecostal organisations. AIG Latinos aims to support Spanish-speaking pastors and churches with “spiritual guidance, practical training and tools”.

The Italian Evangelical Alliance called on Christians to give a biblical witness “in times of cultural crisis”. Theological training and church planting projects were presented.

No one was killed, and on Sunday, members of the church began clearing the rubble from the building. “Even a large fire cannot burn down what is built on the solid rock of faith,” say the church leaders in the town near Kharkiv, east of Ukraine.

“Nothing like this has been done in Belarus in modern history”, said Franklin Graham, who also meet with the president of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko.

The Forum, designed as a space for reflection and dialogue, focused on migration and the diaspora as driving forces for transformation and renewal within the Church.

In this complex world, we Christians are building the church of Christ. And if we truly do so, we will quickly realize the enormous potential it holds for combating racism and polarization.

FC Barcelona will play Olympique Lyonnais in the Champions League final in Oslo. “I like to go to church at least once a week”, says the midfileder.

Economic dependence, power imbalance and other factors should be taken into account when churches offer help to migrants or refugees. Miriam Araujo addressed risks and good practices.

At a time of intense media coverage, Spanish evangelicals welcome analysis but ask that people avoid stereotyping regarding the voting habits, background or identity of their faith minority.