The French prepare with “anticipation and anxiousness” for Paris 2024. An effort uniting churches and Christian ministries connects with society through sport events, social action, and gospel outreach.

Many churches who shifted to a more “missional” posture , simply added missional programs, without recalibrating the church in light of our incarnational Head: Jesus.

There is no data yet on how Christians voted, but after 7 July, Protestants say they want a France where all sensibilities are respected.

The European Evangelical Alliance says Christians pray for “shalom” in both countries. Its board responds to a Russian evangelical leader who said global evangelicals were “not doing enough to call for forgiveness”.

According to a survey, 42% of evangelicals planned to vote for Labour, which won a landslide victory. The EAUK “prays Psalm 72” for Keir Starmer, the next prime minister.

A survey finds that the image of Swiss evangelical free churches has improved, specially among young people aged 18 to 39.

Christians from Germany, Spain and Italy comment on how passionately Euro 2024 is being followed in their respective countries. There are fewer players on the field with a public faith than in the past.

“In terms of resources invested and people assisted, evangelical social action would be among the largest NGOs in our country”, says the head of evangelical social action.

Ahead of the election of 4 July, a survey conducted by the Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom found that 93% of evangelicals would like to see more Christians engaged in politics.

The secretary general of the Russian Evangelical Alliance, Vitaly Vlasenko, calls for peace, reconciliation and an end to the war.

Evangelicals say elected representatives must be respected but “postures of hatred, invective rejected”. The RN says it will prioritise security and immigration restrictions.

Some will likely stick with him as a “known quantity” but his push to further regulate churches and legalize euthanasia have shocked and alienated many Christians. 

The National Council of Evangelicals in France calls to work to make sure “divisions do not find their way into our communities”. Thierry Le Gall explains why there is a “divorce” between President Macron and Bible-believing churches.

Emmanuel Macron’s “haughty” ways are also losing evangelicals, who go from broadly supporting him to opposing the President’s restriction of religious freedom and his laws on abortion and euthanasia.

Daniel Ortega’s objective is to cancel Nicaragua’s civil society including churches that refuse to be subservient to the regime.

Personal relationships were initiated or deepened, and synergy initiatives opened up. The call to build an intercultural and intergenerational church struck a chord.

Political leaders support a course on Protestantism and democratic freedoms. The new democratic memory law “will include the Spanish Protestants”.

The coalition led by prime minister Narendra Modi still has a majority but failed in its expectations after losing 67 seats. “For many Christians, the loss brings a sense of relief”.

The Italian Supreme Court overturned two previous rulings that said ‘Breccia di Roma’ was exempt from paying taxes as if it were a for-profit company. The pastors will appeal in Europe against the “discriminatory and ideological” decision.

Papers were followed by discussions and informal conversations that helped participants refine the issues and share applications to their specific contexts in academic, ecclesial, or missionary service. A book with 11 authors is planned for the end of this year.

What can evangelical voices offer to supplement or correct what ordinary Ukrainians think about their national identity? What special contribution can they make?

The church member faces up to 10 years in jail for giving “knowingly false information” about the Russian armed forces. The Russian-imposed authorities say their aim is to “halt the work of religious sects”.

“We evangelicals offer you a critical yet cordial dialogue, as long as our independence and freedom of conscience are respected”, said an evangelical representative.

How can or should churches respond to the upsurge of nationalism in general, and in particular the way in which it plays a key-role in populist movements?

Great atmosphere in the city of A Coruña, where children, parents and other church members cheered during the 23rd Evangelical Olympiad.