The annual Evangelical Forum in Portugal seeks to equip churches to give a relevant space to young people. “Greater investment is needed in digital strategies and consistent spiritual guidance”, says Elsa Correia.

The increase in young men is fivefold, and 37% of all those under 24 say they are curious about the Bible. The YouGov study points to a steady decline in nominal Christianity but faith is becoming “even culturally attractive”.

L4 deepened my understanding of global perspectives and the greatest priorities for advancing global mission: intergenerational leadership, discipleship, and justice.

There are reports of a renewal in church youth work from all over Scandinavia. What could Jesus contribute as an influencer in this context?

Letting the next generation step up.

The Church in our region is steadily declining, and the age distribution of its members gives little hope of growth. What do we need to change without losing the gospel?

The team behind the end-of-year gathering for thousands of Generation Z young adults longs to see “personal revivals for the love of Jesus”. Director Sarah Breuel points out “the huge difference between consecration and legalism”.

Around 250 Christians who live out their passion for social media and the Christian faith came together in Wiesbaden under the motto ‘#Madetocreate’.

The popular Chinese online fashion retailer makes headlines for offering different clothing with biblical references.

The joyful and courageous way in which the German Olympic gold medalist in the shot put has publicly expressed her faith is a lesson for all European Christians.

At least 53 people died in demonstrations against the new economic plan. “It is time we all genuinely reach out to each other”, say evangelical leaders.

Christians who trust in the lordship of Jesus Christ do not have a strong political influence. But what we do have, and probably underestimate, is a hope for the future of Europe.

Computer scientist Charlie Catlett comments on the cascade of new technologies coming to our mobile devices. “Those who will implement the best applications of AI are now probably in high school”.

Members of Generation Z would be the most interested in opening up the Scriptures.

German theologian and communicator Julia Garschagen leads a free 3-hour master class on the subject.

Three worlds, three phases and three languages run through Mbassita, the new album by rapper Mbassa, to whom we talked about music, culture, art and faith.

Christian leaders from five countries describe alcohol consumption in their society and how churches view it: “Moderate consumption is unproblematic for most evangelicals”.

The sun appears to be setting on the dating app era and culture is on a mission to re-codify love, but what will we find in the aftermath?

To a generation that is starving for human connection, the greatest gift the church can offer is relationship.

Gen Zers believe more in heaven and hell, a survey shows.

A survey shows that while most Europeans do not believe in God, those born after 1997 in Sweden, Germany, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Hungary have more faith.

In June, thousands of young Christians in France were challenged to courageously let their faith shine for others to see. One month later, riots erupted in many cities.

A survey in 15 countries also shows that Gen Zers are twice as likely as Millennials to identify as transgender.

The European Leadership Forum conference in Wisla (Poland) underlined the importance of public evangelism. Over 750 prayed together and networked for mission.

Lecrae, Tye Tribett and 20 other bands and speakers join the festival (1-3 June, Cluj-Napoca) to communicate “God’s love and joy” to younger generations and families. The organisers spoke to Evangelical Focus.