Carolina Bueno, of the Spanish evangelical federation, says “zero tolerance” means that churches “must denounce and act” when there are signs of possible abuse. But such cases are “exceptional and not representative”, she clarifies.
The response to abuse in the context of evangelical churches “must be empathetic, firm, focused on the restoration of the damaged, not the prestige of a church institution”, says Marcos Zapata, president of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance.
On the 80th anniversary of his death, his message and his words continue to stand the test of time, and resonate with more authority than ever before.
The Pentecostal denomination has 426 local churches across France and is focusing on greater unity and the establishment of churches.
The evangelical pastor had been sentenced to seven years in prison after participating in the mass demonstrations for democracy in July 2021.
Hugo Pinto, writer and preacher in Portugal, reflects on the practicality of faith in all areas, including finance. “Money is like a knife in the kitchen”.
“This reveals a gap in the security of those who dedicate their lives to the spiritual and social service of their communities”, says the Evangelical Confederation of Colombia.
A Baptist church in Russian-occupied city of Melitopol has been raid 3 times in a year by armed, masked men, and its pastor accused of "illegal missionary activity”.
A report of FEREDE denounces obstacles to the opening new places of worship, discrimination and the lack of a solution for retired pastors without pensions.
In just one week, Fulani herdsmen killed 48 Christians, including women and children, many were on their way to church services.
Dublin hosted an event that drew twelve thousand people.“We are here to bless our city” , said the pastor of one of the organising churches.
I hope that Christian church organizations will seriously address the issue of pastoral care and radically stop the obvious abuse of power by “spirit hunters”.
The dish is a colourful combination of ingredients and flavours that evokes the fragility of the human, as well as the strength of resilience.
At least 630 religious places have been damaged, says a report of Mission Eurasia. Russian soldiers raid churches, ban religious activities and persecute faith leaders.
Our theological education today needs theologians who practice theology from a living relationship with God.
At least 10 people were murdered and 30 kidnapped, including religious leaders, during several Sunday morning worship services, in just 2 weeks.
The evangelical church of O Grove to celebrate 100 years of Protestant presence in the town with various activities.
Apollo Quiboloy, leader of a controversial megachurch, was wanted by the Philippine and US justice for sex crimes and abuse. He has pleaded not guilty.
The government has already eliminated over 5,500 organisations since the end of 2018, 70% of the total number that existed in Nicaragua by 2017.
After 4 years, the proceedings against pastor Olaf Latzel for hate speech are dropped. He paid a fine of 5000 euros and publicly apologised.
Attackers “burned the evangelical church, took the land, stole their cattle and destroyed the homes of 13 Christians”, pastors in the region denounce.
At the United Nations Human Rights Council, the World Evangelical Alliance points out the obsolete procedures through which religious minorities must relate to the State.
Daniel Ortega’s objective is to cancel Nicaragua’s civil society including churches that refuse to be subservient to the regime.
There are so many parallels between then and now. What could and should the pastors do in a society that is leaning in a dangerous direction?
In just 2 moths, police raided 4 worship services and issued 7 fines for leading and participating in “illegal missionary activity”.
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