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.

French evangelicals support the report but warn of the “risk of stigmatisation” of religious practices that are “fully protected by freedom of thought, conscience and religion”.

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.

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

God's plan was put into the hands of eleven very ordinary men, fearful, and doubting. He sent His Holy Spirit and filled them and all those who believed in Him with power.

2025 will be more fruitful if we hear from God by being in the Word, speak to God in prayer, respond in worship, and invest in life-giving relationships with other believers.

The National Council of Evangelicals offers support to the victims. Most French evangelical organisations are part of the ‘Stop Abus’ service, launched in 2022, which has already helped 38 people.

There is no lack of mission-related passages in the New Testament; far from it. These are particular passages that provide a significant emphasis.

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.

An interview with Martha Ramírez Uribe, a Christian art dealer with 30 years of experience.

Preventing abuse and misuse of power in Christian ministry.

All the books in the world would not be enough to write about the blessings we have received from God.

A study analyses how culture influences the burnout experience and implications for member care.

The online class on 9 March will look at how Christians “can shepherd themselves and others from a place of burden to the experience of blessing”.

The issue has gone unnoticed in Nigeria, “perhaps because of the patronage Joshua enjoyed among senior government officials, politicians and celebrities”.

It is not the preacher’s job to “make the text relevant”, but to underline, to emphasize how it is relevant to the particular listeners before us.

Are we setting a good example of observing the passage closely, interpreting accurately, and applying appropriately?

We need food, shelter, friendship, purpose and more, but maybe all these needs fold into just two: bios and zoë, physical life and spiritual life.

“It is a historical event, where about twelve churches of the city of Brașov, have come together and put aside our differences”, organisers said.

Europe is polycentric, not only on the cultural but also on the spiritual and religious level.

When we look towards God, all other things lose their importance.

Union with Christ has become a fashionable term in church world.

Whatever gifting one has, it is important to be a good steward of that gifting.  We should “fan into flame” what God has put in us. 

To be meek means renouncing your own rights,  always being willing to help. It means being a little more like Jesus.

A pastor and theology student analyses in a research paper the health of Spanish evangelical churches and their leadership regarding spiritual abuse.