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  Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Two letters by anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce discovered at University of Chester in England

  By Chris Eyte

  Two previously unknown letters by British politician and Christian abolitionist William Wilberforce have been unearthed in the archives of the University of Chester, shedding light on the later years of his life and ministry. The letters were penned by Wilberforce to Rev. Henry Raikes, son of his close friend Thomas Raikes, who was Governor of the Bank of England between 1797 and 1799.

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  Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

  'Jesus is Lord of the Great Commission': Michael Reeves encourages confidence in the gospel’s reach

  By Chris Eyte

  At the 2025 European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Rev. Michael Reeves challenged common assumptions about evangelistic outreach, urging a return to Spirit-empowered, Scripture-based proclamation rooted in relational trust. In an interview with Christian Daily International/Christian Post, Reeves emphasized that effective evangelism is not limited to pulpits but happens through everyday relationships, empowered by God’s Spirit rather than human ability. He highlighted the gospel’s power to r

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  Oceania Europe Society & Culture Education

  Bible belonging to a founding father of South Australia discovered in charity shop

  By Chris Eyte

  A rare 1726 Bible once owned by George Fife Angas, a founding figure of South Australia, has been discovered in a charity storeroom and donated to the South Australian Parliamentary Library, where it is now being studied for its historical significance and personal annotations. The Bible, found among donated goods at an Australian Red Cross store in Mount Barker, contains handwritten annotations spanning decades, including personal reflections and family records from both George Fife and his des

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  Europe Church & Missions

  [Book review] The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account

  By Gordon Showell-Rogers

  After 2,000 years of retelling, the Jesus story has too often lost its shocking and revolutionary power. Bear Grylls’ book tells the story in the imagined words of 5 Bible characters, re-capturing the powerful drama of the human and the divine encounters. Grylls’ fame, the beautiful presentation, the imaginative first-person narrative, the use of Aramaic and Hebrew names, and the vivid storytelling all serve to remind us that these were real people, in real places, at a real moment in history.

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  Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Church Mission Society launches 'Not Giving Up Day 2025' to remind people of hope in Jesus amid turbulent global events

  By Chris Eyte

  In response to mounting global anxiety over war, disaster, and political unrest, the Church Mission Society (CMS) has launched “Not Giving Up Day 2025” (NGUD25)—a global online initiative calling Christians to unite in “defiant hope and faithful perseverance” as they follow Jesus. According to a CMS press release, a “single glance at the headlines can feel overwhelming” with subsequent worries about the major violent conflicts, natural disasters, the climate crisis and political unrest “enough t

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  Europe Church & Missions

  ‘Evangelicals are bucking the trend’: Evangelical churches in Switzerland defy national decline in faith according to government report

  By Chris Eyte

  Evangelical Christians in Switzerland are defying the nationwide decline in religious belief and practice, standing out for their commitment to regular worship, prayer, and spiritual engagement, according to newly released government data.