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

Latest

Opinion

Parental advisory: the danger of smartphones for a child's faith

Europe Society & Culture

7 min read

The screen dopamine snare is an epidemic among children who are provided access to smart phones and other portable smart devices. Research suggests numerous negative impacts but it will be some time before we have definitive findings. Much harm could be done in the meantime, however, to children's well-being and to their faith as they enter adulthood. We know enough now to make changes, but will it be too little too late?
What to do when people online are wrong—should Christians be political commentators?

Europe Society & Culture

9 min read

It is not unusual to be triggered by an opinion or comments in mainstream or social media that we feel strongly against. The relatively anonymous nature of the internet feeds the urge to respond with a strong corrective. If we think we are representing Christianity well in this way, we do well to pause and think again, informed by these insights from an Evangelical political commentator in the United Kingdom.
The seductive allure of Cultural Christianity — so near yet so far

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

5 min read

Cultural Christians are those who embrace the ethics of Christianity that formed the foundation of Western society, which has brought a great deal of benefit to the world. They are convinced of the Christian message but not committed to the Christian Lord. In his first opinion for Christian Daily International, J.John says that Cultural Christianity provides wonderful opportunities for sharing the gospel.
Reputation vs righteousness—what is your pearl of great price? A reflection on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni conflict.

Europe Society & Culture

4 min read

Reputation is something highly prized by the world and those with a public reputation work hard to protect it. The Lively/Baldoni saga is a case in point. From Hollywood to tribal honor cultures, reputation is highly valued. It is the world's pearl of great price, but Jesus considers us his pearl and sacrificed everything including his reputation to purchase it, setting the bar for his followers to sacrifice similarly so that we may thrive.

Latest

6 min read

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.
5 min read

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).
2 min read

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.

Most Recent

Frank Heinrich steps down as co-chairman of Evangelical Alliance in Germany

Europe Church & Missions

Less than 2 min

Frank Heinrich is stepping down as co-leader of the Evangelische Allianz in Deutschland (Evangelical Alliance in Germany, or EAD) after two and a half years in the role, the national alliance announced following a farewell event Wednesday.
Guardians of the galaxy: shielding our children from an online sleep

Africa Family & Children

Less than 15 min
Judge in Pakistan sentences killer of Christian to death

Asia Religious Freedom

Less than 4 min
Authorities in Indonesia refuse to back church construction

Asia Religious Freedom

Less than 4 min
Has Christianity in China stopped growing since 2010? Experts give their say

Asia Church & Missions

Less than 12 min
Evangelicals who joined anti-corruption protests in Serbia say: 'We see everything, we know everything, and we want change’

Europe Society & Culture

Less than 12 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

Latest

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

Parental advisory: the danger of smartphones for a child's faith

What to do when people online are wrong—should Christians be political commentators?

The seductive allure of Cultural Christianity — so near yet so far

Reputation vs righteousness—what is your pearl of great price? A reflection on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni conflict.

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

Most Recent

Frank Heinrich steps down as co-chairman of Evangelical Alliance in Germany

Guardians of the galaxy: shielding our children from an online sleep

Judge in Pakistan sentences killer of Christian to death

Authorities in Indonesia refuse to back church construction

Has Christianity in China stopped growing since 2010? Experts give their say

Evangelicals who joined anti-corruption protests in Serbia say: 'We see everything, we know everything, and we want change’

Grupo de Marcas