The ceremony, which began with the hymn “Sublime Gracia” (Amazing Grace), made it clear that this ‘new home’ for the congregation was intended to be a house open to the whole community.

The Bible is ultimately about God, it presents itself with characters on the page, and it was written to real people in real situations. 

In a central place of the ‘Blue Zone’ in Dubai, 50 faith groups organise dozens of events. Evangelical environmentalists told Evangelical Focus what they plan to do at the large UN conference.

It is critical that we keep clear the ultimate purpose of Scripture, to reveal the living God, his heart, his plan, his Son.

While some are stronger on the “back then” nature of the text, others are too quick to rush to a “for today” impact. Good Bible handling requires both mindset.

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.

Several groups in neighbouring Spain have set up channels to give. Christians in Morocco join the efforts to support survivors.

I am concerned that the Western church is choosing the way of fear, isolation, defensiveness. Or worse, the way of anger.

Christians in Morocco have formed a group to coordinate their response. In the area around Marrakesh, they focus on assisting looking for survivors under the rubble and help “families who have suffered losses”.

The nature of the body of Christ indicates that you need to receive from the gifting of others, for they are gifted to build you up.

A Moscow court upholds the liquidation of the SOVA Center for committing “gross and irreparable violations” of the Public Associations law.

In the midst of our storms, whether global or local, universal or personal,we need to bring our anxieties to the One who rebuked the wind and the waves.

Let’s take to heart the strength of Jesus’ conclusion to his famous Sermon on the Mount for ourselves and for others.

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.

Let’s  do all we can to be the difference for every child and young person who chooses to journey with us.

In God’s team there is incomparable happiness, joy, triumph, and beauty, but there are also a lot of tears.

Fenn’s story gets me wondering what I’d leave everything for to find. And his poem reminds me of Jesus’ parables.

While many of us love these films, we need to acknowledge the messages they can give to our children and how these messages can strongly influence them.

Wonderful enrichment for life and haunting warnings await us if we just travel into the Bible with our hearts open and ready to learn.

Items that can be helpful in supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.

Three months after the earthquakes in Turkey, local Protestants continue to work among those affected: “Tens of thousands who survived are still homeless”.

The Spanish city hosts 2 initiatives, one about religious pottery and another about historical editions of the Bible.

An inteview with Manuel Rainho, the General Secretary of Portuguese IFES Group.

“We are not against sanctions but for human rights”, says the World Evangelical Alliance representative at the UN Human Rights Council.

What does the text say?  What does the text mean?  What should the text stir?  This is the Bible study process.