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  Europe Society & Culture

  Nine out of ten evangelicals intend to vote in UK election, as Evangelical Alliance encourages prayer

  By Chris Eyte

  With the U.K.’s General Election taking place on Thursday (July 4), evangelicals are being encouraged to both pray and vote for the future of their nation. Research by the Evangelical Alliance (EA) of the U.K. suggests nine out of ten evangelicals in the country intends to vote. 

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  ‘Hear my cry’: Russia evangelical leader calls for united prayer for peace, ‘Queen Esthers’ to stand up

  By Chris Eyte

  As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, a leading Russian evangelical leader renews his call for evangelicals globally to join together in praying for peace, even as he admits his struggles with feelings of hopelessness and helplessness amid the unending reports of suffering and death. In an interview with Christian Daily International, Vitaly Vlasenko, a Baptist minister in Moscow and the head of the Russian Evangelical Alliance, opens up about the impact the war has had on evangelicals in the

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  Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Evangelistic booklet for Olympics highlights Eric Liddell who honored God and won gold in Paris 100 years ago

  By Chris Eyte

  100 years ago, spectators at the Paris Olympics 1924 witnessed a breathtaking sight as Scottish runner Eric Liddell powered down the 400 meters race track and broke both Olympic and world records, leaving the other runners way behind. The centenary of that event in 2024 sees the Olympics return again to Paris this summer, alongside the Paralympics.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Oxford University Professor John Lennox pledges to mentor next generation of evangelist-apologists in new role

  By Chris Eyte

  Math academic and apologist Professor John Lennox has set his mind on stepping-up training for the next generation of young Christians called to engage with the world through apologetics. Lennox, 80, known for his public debates with atheists such as Richard Dawkins, Peter Singer and the late Christopher Hitchens - who once conceded defeat after a debate - has recently taken on the mantle of presidency at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA).

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  Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Survey shows Swiss evangelical churches have better public image in 2024 than 2016, yet 'not very well known'

  By Chris Eyte

  Evangelical churches in Switzerland have a better image with the general public and are seen as less moralizing now compared to eight years ago. This according to a survey conducted by the gfs-zürich research institute [sic], which involved market and social researchers contacting both German and French-speaking Swiss adults aged 18-and-above by telephone. 

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Gen Z and Gen Alpha open to the gospel, as Franklin Graham tours England and Scotland

  By Chris Eyte

  Hundreds of people responded to a gospel call by evangelist Franklin Graham, son of the late Billy Graham, at two ‘God Loves You Tour’ events held in the UK. Graham went to the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on June 15 and then the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, on June 22.