Angela Merkel today is recognised as one of the world’s most successful and trusted political leaders. Why?

Psychologist Diane Langberg will address the theme “Redeeming power: understanding authority and abuse in the church” in an online event hosted by the Forum of Christian Leaders.

Toward a ‘third culture’ of oneness in Christ. An article by Kirst Rievan.

Thai evangelical leaders “work to keep political issues out of the church”, while young people “feel disappointed that churches ignore what happens in society”.

A focus on generating leaders of character without the safeguards of accountability will fail.

The perspective of Sarah Breuel (IFES Europe), a Brazilian Christian worker in Italy.

The Spanish Evangelical Alliance publishes a report “to help churches reflect on the missionary challenges and possibilities of the new normality”.

Evangelicals condemn forced therapies but say the will of same-sex attracted people who seek spiritual support has to be respected.

In his own nation, he remains a prophet without honour. In the English-speaking world, a growing following of students, scholars and pastors are discovering Abraham Kuyper as a man of ideas still vitally relevant for the challenges facing Christians the world over today.

In challenging circumstances, European evangelicals share a message of hope.

“We need to put more emphasis on missional discipleship”, says a report of the Lausanne Movement in Spain about how evangelical churches understand mission.

Prominent evangelical voices ask US Christians to pray to overcome the divisions after a tight and polarized election.

The population that identifies as non-religious has grown by about 10% in Morocco, a survey says. Disillusionment and a waning trust in religious leaders are among the main reasons.

An anonymous online survey is launched in Spain “to get an overview of pornography use within the church and to develop support resources adapted to the needs that may arise”.

Mercy is more than offering forgiveness, it includes loving-kindness, pity for those who are suffering and being gracious.

In autumn, Peter J. Williams, Bobb Biehl and Dave Patty will lead 3-hour long free sessions. The ELF seeks to unite, equip, and resource evangelical leaders to renew the biblical church and evangelise Europe.

Latin American evangelical leaders send letter to encourage young leaders to “stand firm in the cardinal truths of biblical faith”.

How new tools can be used to securely lead mission teams.

Mike Betts on analysing your own spiritual journey at the same time as the growth of the people around you and the church.

When it comes to the decisions needed in a world gripped by a pandemic, is there anywhere in the scriptures which casts a more nuanced light?

Malawi will have a government led by the former president of Assemblies of God. “We are excited to have a respected man of God as the head of state”, says Christian leader Matilda Matabwa.

Even when you are not in a leadership position, your primary role is the responsibility for yourself before you help others.

Roxana Stanciu (CARE) analyses hate speech and how can Christians respond to it. “Christians should be ready to be offended and to engage in meaningful conversations”.

“This conference is an impressive example of how the church has been adapting during the pandemic”, a participant says. 25 Networks, 101 workshops, plenaries and mentoring were available online.

Efraim Tendero will end his task in front of the World Evangelical Alliance in early 2021, after six years of service.