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Christian refugee charity head welcomes King Charles III comments on modernizing asylum system

By Chris Eyte Europe 2 months ago

A Christian migration expert has given a cautious “welcome” to the new U.K. Labour Government’s plans to redevelop the asylum and immigration system, announced Wednesday, July 17, by King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament. The king revealed the proposals as part of the monarch’s traditional speech unveiling the government’s legislative plans for the near future.
Evangelical theologians in Europe to explore ‘evangelical identity’ at upcoming conference marking 50 years since Lausanne evangelism congress

By Chris Eyte Europe

2 months ago

‘Evangelical identity in Europe Today: Unity in Diversity’ will be the thematic focus of the 2024 conference for the Fellowship of European Evangelical Theologians (FEET) this summer. FEET is organizing the event in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lausanne Movement, alongside the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and Sdružení Evangelikálních Teologů (SET), an evangelical body for Czech theologians.
Keith Grafham appointed long-term CEO for 24-7 Prayer International following swift leadership changes

By Chris Eyte Europe

2 months ago

A new chief executive officer (CEO) has been appointed for 24-7 Prayer International, based in Woking, Surrey, England, following an announcement by the charity’s trustees, and after a former CEO resigned following complaints about his leadership style. keith Grafham will take on his new role from Sept 1. He has been involved in senior leadership within the 24-7 prayer movement over the past four years and currently works as international director for nation development, helping national leaders
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By Jeff Fountain Europe

2 months ago

We Westerners, who have only known the seventy years of peace sustained by the international order ushered in after World War Two, know little of the anxiety and fear Ukrainians and others in war zones experience daily.

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Anglicans face deeper rift after General Synod steps closer to backing standalone blessing services for same-sex couples

By Chris Eyte

A widening split could affect the Church of England (C of E) following opposition by evangelicals to the General Synod approving the prospect of trialing a standalone blessing service for homosexual couples. Clergy are currently allowed to bless gay couple’s marriages in regular C of E services. Yet a motion at the debate passed to remove restrictions on using “Prayers of Love and Faith” at standalone services for same-sex couples. The initiative also caters for “pastoral reassurance” to support
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Protestant sentenced to prison in occupied Ukraine; arrested priest disappears

By Jack Bethel

A Ukrainian Protestant in her early 50s has received a seven-year jail term for remarks at a home prayer meeting in a Russian-occupied city, while a Ukrainian Orthodox Church priest has disappeared following his arrest, according to Forum 18.
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Evangelical body in France calls on Christians to demonstrate “another society is possible” after surprise election leaves Assemblée Nationale paralyzed

By Chris Eyte

The National Council of French Evangelicals (CNEF) has called on churches in France to demonstrate “another society is possible” after the chaotic stalemate following the left-wing’s surprise success in the second round national election vote for the Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly) yesterday, Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron has pleaded with his Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to stay temporarily after he tendered his resignation, to ensure stability after the controversial vote.
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Quadrennial World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives highlights 'competent, compassionate, Christ-like care'

By Chris Eyte

300 Christian nurses and midwives from 40 countries gathered together in Spain to explore strength and caring in the face of ongoing challenges in the profession. Nurses Christian Fellowship International (NCFI) organized the World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives quadannual event at Casa Diocesana, Malaga, June 27-30.
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UK General Election: What does the victorious Labour party’s promise for 'change' mean for evangelicals?

By Chris Eyte

King Charles III and leaders around the world will be extending their congratulations to new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the Labour Party’s thumping victory in the U.K. General Election yesterday, July 4. Labour, in its prior electioneering for a “mission-driven” administration, claimed that governments worked best “when working in partnership” with business, trade unions, communities - and faith groups. So what does that mean for evangelical Christians, of whatever political persu
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European Evangelical Alliance refutes disunity claims by Russian evangelical leader: path to peace 'is simple'

By Chris Eyte

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has issued a statement refuting claims by a Russian evangelical leader who told Christian Daily International that the country he loved “is being attacked by the countries of the entire Western Christian world.” They also deny a division between evangelicals in the East and the West, and outlined what they consider to be the only way to lasting peace.
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CNEF calls on French evangelicals to “refuse hatred” as second voting round looms for Assemblée Nationale election

By Chris Eyte

Turbulent political times in France has led to an influential evangelical body pleading for peace after the swing to the far-right in the first round of a national election for the Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly). As France gears up for the second round of the controversial snap election this Sunday (July 7), the National Council of French Evangelicals (CNEF) issued a press release last Thursday (June 27) calling for the wider church to demonstrate that a more harmonious society is possi

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Largest Christian university in US celebrates 75th anniversary with historic enrollment, even as it fights efforts by US gov't to 'shut it down'

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Grand Canyon University (GCU) in Phoenix, Arizona, is marking its 75th anniversary with the private for-profit Christian college anticipating to enroll 125,000 for its fall semester, its largest-ever intake of students. While celebrating the continuous growth, GCU continues its fight against a historic $37.7 million dollar fine for allegedly misrepresenting the costs of its doctoral programs and against the “defamatory” criticisms by U.S. Department of Education Secretary who vowed to “shut it d
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Mountain Gateway pastors among 135 prisoners released in Nicaragua

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Christian refugee charity head welcomes King Charles III comments on modernizing asylum system

Evangelical theologians in Europe to explore ‘evangelical identity’ at upcoming conference marking 50 years since Lausanne evangelism congress

Keith Grafham appointed long-term CEO for 24-7 Prayer International following swift leadership changes

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Anglicans face deeper rift after General Synod steps closer to backing standalone blessing services for same-sex couples

Protestant sentenced to prison in occupied Ukraine; arrested priest disappears

Evangelical body in France calls on Christians to demonstrate “another society is possible” after surprise election leaves Assemblée Nationale paralyzed

Quadrennial World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives highlights 'competent, compassionate, Christ-like care'

UK General Election: What does the victorious Labour party’s promise for 'change' mean for evangelicals?

European Evangelical Alliance refutes disunity claims by Russian evangelical leader: path to peace 'is simple'

CNEF calls on French evangelicals to “refuse hatred” as second voting round looms for Assemblée Nationale election

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Largest Christian university in US celebrates 75th anniversary with historic enrollment, even as it fights efforts by US gov't to 'shut it down'

To reach Asia we must disciple in ways more suited to the Asian context

Mountain Gateway pastors among 135 prisoners released in Nicaragua

Jesus is coming to a morally grey comic universe, re-setting the standard as the original super hero

1,000 remember the persecuted at public protest in Switzerland: 'we have a responsibility'

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