Europe

David Westlake steps down as head of IJM UK after eight years, Biju Matthew steps in as interim CEO

Europe Society & Culture

2 min read

David Westlake is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer (CEO) of International Justice Mission (IJM) UK, a Christian anti-trafficking and anti-violence non governmental organization (NGO) after eight years in charge. No reason was given for his departure. Biju Matthew, based in London and with 14 years of experience working for IJM, most recently as vice president of strategy and operations for IJM Africa & Europe, is acting as Interim CEO until a replacement for Westlake is ann

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Answering six World Watch List critiques and a way forward

Europe Religious Freedom

17 min read

Open Doors' World Watch List of persecuted Christianity has its critics, but it is much easier to criticize than contribute to a solution. In this article, six major issues are addressed, arguing that there is room for more expansive research into freedom of all religion or belief if the resources were available to undertake it.
William Tyndale: faith, focus, and fearlessness

Europe Church & Missions

6 min read

This year marks the 500th anniversary of one of the most world-changing books ever printed: William Tyndale’s English New Testament. It was banned, burned and branded heresy, yet it ignited a movement that transformed our language, our literature and our faith.
Yes, we need Christian journalists

Europe

3 min read

Why is it necessary to have journalists who have a clear Christian worldview? Because journalists with an understanding of the gospel can disciple thousands with a missional perspective by connecting the stories happening in 2026 with the grand narrative of the Bible. But the skill is under threat and needs encouragement.
Study is crucial for the Church's mission in the world

Europe Bible & Theology Church & Missions

5 min read

As demand for formal theological education drops in the West and non-formal theological education demand rises elsewhere, we ask the question, "why study?" This article reaffirms study as part of loving God with all our minds and essential for our ability to apply God's word to our world for the glory of God in Europe and every other context worldwide.

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Europe Religious Freedom

Judge rules school chaplain’s sacking for challenging LGBT+ ‘unsafe’

By Chris Eyte

A judge in England on Tuesday (March 4) ruled a school chaplain’s firing for challenging LGBT+ teaching was “unsafe” due to anti-Christian bias of a member of the employment tribunal that had dismissed his appeal, according to an advocacy group.
4 min read

Europe Religious Freedom

Imprisoned Ukrainian priest transferred to labor camp in Russia

By Jack Bethel

An imprisoned Ukrainian Orthodox Church priest has been sent 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) from his parish in Russian-occupied Ukraine to a hard labor camp in Russia to serve his 14-year sentence on false espionage charges, according to rights group Forum 18.
2 min read

Europe Church & Missions

Church Mission Society's free Lent devotional series focused on hope

By Chris Eyte

The Church Mission Society (CMS) is offering a free Lent devotional series this Easter to encourage Christians to be hopeful in an ever-challenging and changing world. “How Not to Give Up” will be sent to subscribers starting Ash Wednesday, tomorrow (March 5), with one devotional sent per week until Easter.
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Europe Church & Missions Education

Most diverse global theological education conference kicks off with vision to see millions prepared for ministry

By Timothy Goropevsek

“The most vital global missiological endeavor of our time is theological education,” said Dr. Michael Ortiz as he opened the 19th global consultation of ICETE, the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education, in Tirana, Albania yesterday (Mar. 3).
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Middle East Europe Church & Missions

German-speaking evangelical alliances launch 30-day prayer campaign for the Islamic world

By Chris Eyte

German-speaking evangelical alliances in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are inviting Christians to join the 30-day prayer campaign, 30 Days of Prayer for the Islamic World, from Feb. 28 to March 29.
4 min read

Europe Society & Culture

Greater generosity linked to deeper faith in God, UK study finds

By Chris Eyte

Greater generosity is linked to a deeper faith in God, according to the latest research from the Christian finance charity Stewardship in its Generosity Report 2025, which explores Christian giving in the U.K. The study involved online surveys of 6,011 U.K. Christian adults conducted between Sept. 2 and 10, 2024.

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Trust shapes how U.K. Christians give, Stewardship report finds

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture Education Data

Less than 5 min

Stewardship, a financial support organization, has published its third report examining current trends in financial giving and generosity by U.K Christians. The latest 64-page report puts the ethical value of trust at the center of its enquiry with the understanding that giving is not just about capacity or conviction but also relational. “This year, we have therefore paid special attention to the impact that perceptions of integrity, transparency, accountability and reliability have on the way
Laura Fernández pledges a government that respects religious freedom in Costa Rica

Latin America Religious Freedom Society & Culture

about 2 min
Pastor, daughter and son-in-law slain in Plateau state, Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

about 4 min
Kenya’s President Ruto, clergy condemn violence during service attended by politicians

Africa Society & Culture

about 3 min
China exporting repression of religion worldwide, Brownback says

Asia Religious Freedom

about 7 min
Why the United Nations needs saving

US & Canada Society & Culture

about 7 min

Europe

David Westlake steps down as head of IJM UK after eight years, Biju Matthew steps in as interim CEO

COMIBAM: From mission field to global missionary force, the impact of Ibero-American cooperation

Anglican evangelical ethicist laments 'considerable confusion', raises ‘serious questions’ about next Archbishop of Canterbury appointment

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Christian legal rights group publishes damning report against pro-lobby’s push to normalize prostitution

3,000 gather for 14th Congress of Christian Leaders in Germany: leading courageously into the future

Refugee Highway Partnership highlights detention centers as focus for this year's World Refugee Sunday in June

UK and Christian leaders fear ‘Islamaphobia’ board could lead to blasphemy law

Microcredentialing could 'change the face of the future of theological education', ICETE Academy director says

Opinion

Answering six World Watch List critiques and a way forward

William Tyndale: faith, focus, and fearlessness

Yes, we need Christian journalists

Study is crucial for the Church's mission in the world

Latest

Judge rules school chaplain’s sacking for challenging LGBT+ ‘unsafe’

Imprisoned Ukrainian priest transferred to labor camp in Russia

Church Mission Society's free Lent devotional series focused on hope

Most diverse global theological education conference kicks off with vision to see millions prepared for ministry

German-speaking evangelical alliances launch 30-day prayer campaign for the Islamic world

Greater generosity linked to deeper faith in God, UK study finds

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Trust shapes how U.K. Christians give, Stewardship report finds

Laura Fernández pledges a government that respects religious freedom in Costa Rica

Pastor, daughter and son-in-law slain in Plateau state, Nigeria

Kenya’s President Ruto, clergy condemn violence during service attended by politicians

China exporting repression of religion worldwide, Brownback says

Why the United Nations needs saving

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