Wednesday, September 21, 2022

[News Update] WEA Appoints New Geneva Office Appointments; Global Conference for Mission after COVID; Free E-Book; More News

WEA Appoints New Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva and New Director of Geneva Office

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gaetan Roy as its new Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva. He will build on the strong foundation established by his predecessor, Michael Mutzner, who was instrumental in establishing the office in 2012 and had since led the efforts of serving as an evangelical voice especially at the UN Human Rights Council.

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Global Conference Plans for Mission after COVID

The World Evangelical Alliance co-organized MIMC-7 along with the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches and the Philippines-based A Grain of Wheat Ministries. In recognition of the event’s importance, WEA Global Ambassador (and former Secretary General) Efraim Tendero and Deputy Secretary General Peirong Lin attended and spoke at the conference.

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God is Still at Work: 30 Encouraging Stories [FREE E-Book]

"As Global Ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), in travelling the world, I’ve met courageous believers and witnessed the hand of God powerfully ministering to people during their suffering and challenges. These encounters bring me great hope and in reading them, I think it will you too. 30 stories for your reading, from 30 different countries."

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Minority Rights Coalition Sheds Light on India’s Human Rights Record for UN’s Fourth Universal Periodic Review

Minorities in India are on the edge of a precipice as their rights and freedoms have eroded in the face of a growing violent majoritarian ideology, said the World Evangelical Alliance jointly with an interfaith coalition in new report submitted to the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 41st session, which will take place in November 2022 at the United Nations in Geneva.

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UK Church Response to Ukrainian Refugees

Time and time again Welcome Churches has been encouraged by the way the Church has stepped up to be at the forefront of welcoming those seeking refuge in the UK.


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Responding to Tragedy Begins with the Church United

Ruslan Maliuta is a Ukrainian Evangelical who oversees TRUST, a task force established by the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) to support and strengthen collaboration among the churches and ministries directly responding to the war. Although the WEA has not historically raised funds to respond to emergencies, established relationships and a providential connection left them well positioned to respond in Ukraine.


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“The Bible is Full of Values Essential for a Healthy Society” – European Evangelical Alliance Launches Guide on Defending Freedom of Religion or Belief

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) recently launched the guide Defending Freedom of Religion or Belief: An introduction for National Evangelical Alliances in Europe. Although it is mainly designed for national Alliances, “it is also relevant for all Christians who defend this vital human right”, says the EEA.

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On UN’s Day for Religious Freedom, WEA Highlights Abuses in Afghanistan, Algeria, India, Sri Lanka

One year after Afghanistan fell back into Taliban control, that troubled nation is again in the headlines. Afghanistan has been named one of this year’s four focus countries for the World Evangelical Alliance’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP), along with Algeria, India, and Sri Lanka.

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Invitation to 2022 Women Leaders’ Conference “Deeper, Higher for Greater Fruitfulness”

This gathering of women leaders across Asia is to encourage, empower, and inspire women to rise to greater heights in the Kingdom of God on earth. Asia as a whole is coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic with much pain and losses. We need to gather to be re-affirmed, re-charged and re-fired with John 15 as our Word and revelation. 

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Take Action to Remember Victims of Abuse and Violence

The Christian Network to End Domestic Violence (CNEDA) is calling all churches and Christian groups to stand with survivors of domestic abuse around November 25th’s “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.” The goal of this action is to individually and collectively speak out for the women who have lost their lives to violence. 

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FREE Webinar: Asia-wide Results on Family Conflict and Domestic Abuse

Family is our life. Abuse has no place in it. But what does the survey among evangelical Christian members of our churches from 6 countries say? The results may shock you. What percentage of Christian families experience physical, emotional, financial, spiritual and/or sexual abuses in their homes? Does the level of spirituality of a man or woman influence domestic abuse? How has the church attended to the issue of domestic abuse?The webinar will reveal the answers.


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