World Evangelical Alliance - Reflecting on 178 Years of Faith: Save the Date for August 26th

Committed to Evangelical Essentials for 178 Years On August 26, 2024, we celebrate the 178th anniversary of the World Evangelical Alliance. Our journey began in August 1846 in central London, where 4,000 people gathered and almost 20,000 wanted to attend. Over these 178 years, our mission has remained steadfast. The biblical word, “Evangelical” means “the good news”—specifically, the good news of the Christian gospel. It has been used to identify Christians who are bound together by their central concern for the gospel, while acknowledging varied expressions of faith in other matters.   Recently, many Evangelicals have been distancing themselves from the term due to sociological and political reasons. The term has become increasingly linked with divisive political rhetoric and the misconduct of certain church leaders who have stepped down amid financial or moral scandals.   However, Evangelicals represent a globally diverse community. Our church structure is characterized by a vast array of independent denominations and church networks. By gaining a deeper understanding of how evangelicalism manifests in different regions, we can strengthen unity within the body of Christ   This is why the WEA has started a series in understanding Evangelicalism partnering with Kirby Laing Centre. Key parts of this project are a global survey and a series of panel discussions that will further probe the current state of evangelicalism in different parts of the world.   Together, we are the church of Christ, united in our belief that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. We affirm that salvation is received solely through faith in Jesus Christ, who lived, died, and rose again. Through our personal conversion, we commit ourselves to advancing God's mission, fostering reconciliation between God and humanity   We invite you to learn more about evangelicalism through our past webinars. We also would like to invite you to stand with us as we continue to champion our evangelical identity. There are a host of people, movements, ministries who lift the fallen, give light in darkness, protecting the vulnerable, advising rulers, and caring for world and its many fronts of disaster and need. Help us to amplify real stories of Good News happening around the world. For more information and prayers kindly visit our dedicated page for #178Anniversary announcements here. - The World Evangelical Alliance Donate Over two billion Christians in the world today are represented by three world church bodies. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is one of those, serving more than 600 million evangelicals belonging to churches that are part of 143 national Evangelical Alliances in 9 regions. Launched in London in 1846, the WEA unites evangelicals across denominations for prayer, evangelism, mission, theological education, religious freedom, human rights advocacy, relief, and engagement in a wide range of social issues. It speaks with one voice to United Nations, governments, and media in public or through behind-the-scenes diplomacy on issues of common concern to the Church. For more information, visit worldea.org WEA has been a charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability since 1980. WEA is audited annually by an independent public accounting firm. WEA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In the United States, your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. © Copyright 2024 World Evangelical Alliance