Martin Accad, president of a theological seminary in Beirut, analyses the critical situation on the ground. “Though we often feel helpless, we never feel hopeless”.

A Baptist church in Zahlé hosts 150 people who fled the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in the south. They were already working with Syrian refugees.

“As churches, we mourn with the families and pray for them”, said German Christian leaders. The murder of 3 people has added fuel to the political fight over migration.

Herrnhut, recognised as a World Heritage Site, was established by refugees fleeing from the Catholic Counter-Reformation in Bohemia and Moravia.

The New Life Spiritual church meets the practical and spiritual needs of around 15 families, who have become part of its congregation.

“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.

World Refugee Day was marked by increasing numbers of displaced people (120 million) and a limited political response. “No NGO can stop a war”, says an evangelical group.

What are the spiritual and theological characteristics of the Russian-speaking diaspora and what explains their tendency to form their own congregations?

They received the Ukraine's White Cross for evacuating over a thousand people with disabilities since the outbreak of war, and bring them in Germany and Austria.

A Christian expert on political communication and migration analyses the new EU migration pact. “If Europe needs workers to do certain types of work, why not create a circular route?”, asks Noemí Mena.

The victory of an asylum seeker who became a Christian in Austria could set a precedent for other new believers in Europe.

For many of the Hazara people, radio and the internet are their only access to the good news.

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.

Olga is a survivor. The first time she escaped death was before she was even born. She was a Chernobyl baby, later a war refugee.

While the political actors involved welcome the agreement, evangelical organisations take a critical look at the details of the pact.

The Lisbon Project has supported over 3500 migrants and refugees arriving in Portugal. All its activities are designed to be a place where people feel they belong.

The European Refugee Highway Partnership team met with ministry and church leaders in Warsaw. The event brought together leaders from Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Egypt, and various EU countries.

Luther had the help of the artist Lucas Cranach, who was commissioned to illustrate many theological tracts in order to make a visual impact on readers.

Whatever evil is evident in your context or working away behind the scenes, seek refuge next to our good God’s throne.

The future of the building is uncertain, it needs a 870,000 euros renovation. The site “represents the living memory of a Europe immersed in a cruel war”, says a historian.

The war revealed the importance of the local church responding to crisis. The church is a humanitarian army present in many communities, skilled and equipped as a team for service.

Psalm 46 is an anchor to the truth that God can and must be trusted in the darkest of times.

Migration, hospitality and human rights are all issues of biblical concern touching on loving our neighbours.