Church planting and revitalisation, media, theology, charitable work, and ministry to younger generations were some of the topics addressed by participants from countries such as Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Ukraine.

The European Freedom Network Bridge 2025 conference happens in Horn, Austria. “An opportunity to learn and collaborate, to see the end of trafficking in Europe”, say the organisers.

Over 640 verified incidents against Christians are documented in a new report of the Evangelical Fellowship of India. “Many victims are too afraid to file complaints due to fear of police inaction, intimidation, or retaliation”.

I recommend the Seoul Statement to a wide readership, It presents in a concise way an approach to mission that has the potential to bring together theologians and practitioners. 

The consequences of neglecting our responsibility to each other and our shared home are no longer distant, they are here now, and the church cannot wait any longer to act. 

“Religious freedom gives independence, reduces harassment and acknowledges societal acceptance”, says the UN special rapporteur on FORB at an event organised in Geneva.

Research at European Union level warns that there are many citizens who feel involuntarily isolated. Psychologist Josep Araguàs points to technology and the ageing of the population and emphasises the relational role of churches.

The Refugee Highway Partnership Europe gathering is happening in Málaga (10-14 March). “We are invited to stand against that tide and follow Jesus in the powerful way of humility”, say the organisers.

This may be the end of an era, as it was for Augustine when Rome fell; or for the wartime generation enduring the terror of German nationalism. But this is not yet the end. 

Christians who go to church and read the Bible at least once a week give 11% of their income to charity, compared to 2% of the rest of population. “A commitment to a Christian faith doesn’t preclude supporting causes that are not explicitly driven by faith”, the survey finds.

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

Europe has an enormous bureaucracy (parliament, commission, council, courts, etc.), many skills and excellences in various sectors, but it does not have an adequate leadership.

Snippets of ‘a better story’ could be heard last week at the ARC conference. But what we need is not a white, Anglo-American, conservative, capitalist, Christian nationalist story attempting to turn the clock back to ‘Christendom’.

At first glance, it seems that both those who see the Bible as final authority, and those who see it as a valuable myth, have much to share. Yet, upon closer observation, the foundations for their beliefs are worlds apart. 

‘Firm and secure anchor’ was the theme of the events held in the cities of Albacete and Oviedo.

The emphasis on reconciliation, faith in the workplace, and the next generation offers a model for how the Ukrainian church can address its own context.

Several Christian entrepreneurs in Spain have recently been recognised for their exemplary work.

Anti-Christian acts drop by 10% in a context in which antisemitic attacks continue to be on the rise, says a territorial intelligence report.

The takes effect on 1 February. Religious communities now need at least 500 adult members to be legal. Any activity on a public place must be notified and may be banned.

I hope we would agree that worship is more than song-singing.  Actually, worship is about revelation of God and response to God.

In an event in Madrid, evangelicals celebrated four decades of uninterrupted broadcasting of the evangelical programme on national television RTVE.

A new survey shows that most countries see Donald Trump with good eyes. Evangelical Focus asked analysts why Europe has become so isolated and what it means for relationships between evangelical Christians on a global level.

North Korea heads the new Open Doors ranking. North African countries such as Morocco and Algeria appear on the list. “If we lose religious freedom, then all other freedoms fall”.

Letting the next generation step up.

More than 400 influential Christian leaders and 30 church groups sent an urgent appeal the last week of December to the president and the prime minister of India.