When someone within the Church has taken advantage of their power or position, then a public response is required, also by the public authorities if a crime has been committed. Failing to investigate scandalous behaviour sends the message that it will be tolerated.

The story of Sir John Laing, a British engineer who had a great impact on business and missionary work.

The dismissal of influential pastor Daniel Alm for abuse of power in his relationship with two female employees has ended up in the courts, where he has lost. A comment from Sweden.

We spoke in Berlin with Päivi Räsänen, the Finnish parliamentarian awaiting the outcome of a trial for publicly expressing her Christian beliefs. “I see a real threat to freedom. That’s why I always encourage Christians to make use of the rights we still have: freedom of speech, freedom of religion”.

The Ukrainians who travelled to Wisła, Poland, to attend the ELF conference did not talk about numbers. They shared stories about children suffering from vicarious trauma, regular Christians praying with soldiers on the front line, and the resilient action of churches serving displaced families.

Instead of trying to attract people to a big event and then persuade them to participate in long-term training opportunities, this time YLGen is marketing the long-term relationship.

The contradiction between the abuser’s actions and their reputation causes victims and those to whom allegations are reported to experience confusion, cognitive dissonance and even incredulity.

Discipleship, Arts, Media, Youth work, Emerging Leaders and Muslim Ministry among the 31 networks at the European Leadership Forum 2025. Plenary sessions with speakers such as Peter J. Williams, Rico Tice and Zefjan Nikolla, streamed live. 

The Alliance of Christians in Cuba reports 996 repressive acts against religious leaders in 2024, in a country where 89% of families live in extreme poverty.

We must follow the example of Jesus to learn how to treat all of our friends.

The responses of evangelical churches to allegations of abuse have been vitiated by five factors: wrong expectations, wrong priorities, a wrong reading of biblical stories, a wrong approach to sin and crime, and a wrong view of love and justice.

It was impossible to live with Samuel without feeling the welcome and warmth of Christian brotherhood on equal terms from the very first moment.

An open letter to those who will lead the global church in 2050.

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.

TiranaFest is a major effort “to bring the love of Jesus to Tirana” in June, a partnership of the Albanian Evangelical Alliance and the Palau Association in Europe.

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.

As Christians, should we allow ourselves to be influenced by the world’s perspective or should we embrace God’s perspective on disability?

The worship places, located in the same district, are affected by metropolitan reorganisation plans. Evangelical leaders will meet with local authorities to seek a solution. “Freedom of worship is a fundamental right”, they say.

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.