The Baptist Union voted not to change its policy on marriage and ministry. They also confirm that homosexual orientation is no bar to accreditation.

“Extremism is the promotion of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance”, says the new legal definition of the government. Evangelical organisations see a risk in “subjective” decisions about what beliefs can or cannot be expressed.

Gender identity clinics may only offer these controversial treatments to minors in research trials or in “exceptional circumstances”. The government welcomes the decision of the National Health Service.

An in-depth report of what was discussed and dreamt about at the 2024 World Without Orphans (WWO) forum in Chiang Mai, Thailand. “The church has the capacity to lead the effort in reducing vulnerability and ending orphanhood”.

In Spain, evangelicals have repeatedly called for a clear protocol to protect the head of state in the modern multi-religious context. No king has ever attended an event organised by evangelical churches.

A new survey shows that younger Christians are more committed to their faith. Experts are “surprised at high rates of religious practice” as 65% say faith has a role in general society.

The 2024 European Evangelical Alliance annual meeting will take place in Sarajevo from 11 to 14 June.

House of David followes the fall of Saul and the rise of David in a story about love, politics and war, the producers say.

For several years our church was home to a community of Persian Christians. We worshipped together, studied scripture, and grew to be best friends. Years later, and dispersed ‘round the UK, almost all of them are still living as Christians.

Leading politicians accuse churches of allowing “bogus” conversions of migrants to obtain refugee status. “The suggestion church leaders are aiding people to abuse the asylum system is a serious charge”, says an Evangelical Alliance representative.

Discretion and integrity are essential, but they shouldn’t go so far as to become scepticism and distrust. The roles of church leaders and immigration officials need clear differentiation.

Jazz Cow “reluctantly leads a group of artists, poets and misfits in resisting Dr Popp’s technocratic world of algorithms and fake filters”. Creator John Lumgair hopes to deliver a thoughtful social satire “with a big heart”.

“No law should prevent Christian leaders from teaching what they believe, supporting their congregation and providing prayer and pastoral support to those who request it”, says the Evangelical Alliance in Scotland.

To a generation that is starving for human connection, the greatest gift the church can offer is relationship.

Over 300 Christian graduates and professionals from all backgrounds came together to listen to Dan Strange and other speakers on the theme of how to turn all spheres of life into an act of worship to God.

The National Council of Evangelicals in France organised a gala dinner, “to encourage and honour those who bear a public evangelical witness on social media”.

Christians like me celebrate that God has come to us and offered us respite. He has declared his favour on fragmented and divided hearts.

In the United Kingdom, carol services organised by churches are a massive outreach opportunity.

“In the flats where they are exploited, there are no windows, and bunk beds with up to ten women, who have to pay 200 euros”, says its national director after the recognition of the authorities.

In a Q&A session in the parliament, the German Chancellor stressed that “it is unacceptable when men buy women. That has always outraged me morally”.

The European Lausanne Movement gathering in Budapest brought together Christian leaders from 37 countries. It was an open conversation using new formats, say Jim Memory and Usha Reifsnider.

On Halloween, Protestants commemorate Martin Luther’s dramatic start to the Reformation. The next day, Catholics will pray for departed souls. Believe it or not, these events all have a common connection.

Over 350 participants from 32 travelled to Lloret de Mar, in Spain. “God has no limits and reveals himself to all who seek him, regardless of hearing ability, gender or nationality”.

Confusion and uncertainty about whether government plans to introduce new laws are being pushed forward or into the long grass.

Evangelical Christians express disappointment as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak goes ahead with plans that could “criminalise ordinary Christian ministry that seeks to help believers”.