Research-based information on mission in Europe

This article aims to look at possible ways of making Christianity relevant to indigenous peoples, focusing on experiences with the Saami in Scandinavia as well as other indigenous peoples around the world.

The Roma are people characterised by a mosaic of cultures, languages, and identities, who are often misunderstood or ignored. Despite their long history in Europe, they are still often viewed as separate from other Europeans,  as ‘Other,’ or the perpetual ‘stranger.

Mission among indigenous people must operate within the story of the people and place concerned, as well as the resurrected Messiah story we profess. Reason can only take us so far.

Several months ago, my husband and I moved permenantly to a small coastal community in South Cornwall. We did so with a sense of calling, which includes being involved in a small local church.

Evangelical churches in Spain have experienced significant growth in recent years, however despite constant efforts, there are relatively few conversions among the native Spanish population.

Facing the challenge of communicating the Christian gospel to a largely secularised and multi-religious Europe, is it not time to frame the challenge of reaching Europeans as a missionary task, and to draw on the principles of indigeneity in doing so?

In a fractured and fragmented environment, what does African diaspora Christianity have in common with British Christianity that can lead to intercultural collaborations?[i]  Is there some wisdom we can learn from indigenous Christianity around intercultural collaborations?

Across Central and Eastern Europe nationality dictates religious affiliation to Orthodoxy. any change from the inherited Christian tradition to another Christian denomination such as Brethren or Baptist, is seen as betrayal of their ancestors’ Church.

In a country which is a mix of secular, post-Catholic, and spiritual, there is a hopeful, confident, and growing church which is culturally diverse and locally engaged in extending hospitality to others. 

East Germany, once the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation, is now among the most irreligious regions in Europe,. where many people grow up without ever encountering the Christian faith. What does it mean to speak of mission in a society shaped by religious indifference?

It was a privilege to be part of the Dutch delegation and encouraged and challenged by testimonies and perspectives from other parts of the world in view of our own context in the Netherlands.

Never before has there been such a movement of people around the globe, and projections indicate that the numbers will continue to grow.

Besides the traditional right-wing parties (conservative, liberal), new political formations and alliances have emerged which are transforming the political landscape and the language we use to describe it. How do we respond from an Evangelical Christian and a missional perspective.

During the war years, the national identity of Ukrainians has grown and significantly changed. The same can be said about evangelical churches. What can evangelical voices offer to supplement or correct what ordinary Ukrainians think about their national identity? What special contribution can they make?

The rise of Christian nationalism and its influence on African Christians has implications for us here in Europe - especially if we can learn together and from one another.

Nationalism in the Balkans has had a tremendous impact on the Church and its mission, with far-reaching implications for gospel expansion. The root of their notoriety goes back to the late eighteenth century, with links to both their geography, and religious rivalry