“I really wanted to have my years of ministry funneling into outreach and this non-profit work that I had just come to love so much at the Eastern European Mission”, says James Mead.

Perhaps you’ve never consciously articulated your hope for Afghanistan. You just watched the news and wondered what would come of it all.

It will allow users to ask for and respond prayers. “We are committed to build tools that help people connect to hope”, says the Facebook head of Global Faith Partnerships.

A survey finds that 64% of young people in Germany believe in God and 84% have prayed at least once.

The Russian Evangelical Alliance calls to “restore the peaceful relations between the peoples of both countries”. Churches in Ukraine encouraged to “pray and fast for the peace in our land”.

Prince Philip died at the age of 99. “He was extremely interested in theology”. Many religious leaders showed their condolences and highlighted his faith.

It is on the cross that the character of Christ reaches its greatest splendour. During the hours of deepest darkness, his words shine like radiant gold.

Churches in the region have launched a campaign with posters featuring John 3:16 and the slogan: “You are the passion of Christ”.

The country of Martin Luther continues to print Bibles in all shapes and sizes.

Imagine this Easter if Christians gave generous gifts that pointed to the difference Easter can make in our lives.

LGBT groups speak of a “dark” moment for human rights, but evangelicals see it as a “protection” for families and children.

The Hungarian Evangelical Alliance works to have a “balanced” and “independent” approach to society, says Istvan Horvath. Western European countries should not impose their worldview on the country.

Mirela’s testimony highlights some of the extreme circumstances that Roma people often live in, but also reveals how Jesus makes a difference in their lives.

As the war in Ukraine continues, local pastors on the frontlines are putting their faith into action. Vyacheslav Balagura (Donetsk Regional Church of God Pastor) and Peter Dudnyk (Church of God Missionary Coordinator for Ukraine union) share about their work. OM teams work with several churches in the cities of Odessa, Rivne, Vinnitsa, and Kaharlyk.

Christians from almost all Evangelical denominations joined in intercession for Bulgaria. Official figures speak of 65,000 Evangelicals in the country, but the real number is probably significantly higher.

Many oppose Lukashenko’s regime, but there is still a heated debate about what should be the Biblical position regarding the protests, says Sergei Tsvor of IFES Belarus.

At least 100 people were arrested this Sunday. Riot police targeted university students. An opposition leader and ither activists left the country, threatened with prison.

Tatsiana and her husband experienced the police brutality first-hand as they were arbitrarily arrested. In an interview, she shares her hopes for justice and a free future for Belarus.

The date commemorates the death of Constantin Brancoveanus, an 18th century prince executed by the Ottomans for refusing to convert to Islam.

A Pew Research Center survey shows that “people in emerging economies tend to be more religious and to say that belief in God is necessary to be moral”.

More than 40 million people used Bible reading apps and websites, sharing around 15 million verses on Easter Sunday.

“Faith shows that there is more than the current situation”, Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder, said during the “Germany prays together” online event.

In her first-ever Easter message, Queen Elizabeth II shared the Christian hope amid the coronavirus crisis.

We need to learn to look for where God is at work quietly and behind the scenes. What might God bring out of all of this?

“The Holy Week in Lockdown” is a devotional series following the Gospel of John from chapter 12 to 20. It has been developed by the World Evangelical Alliance.