Josia, a young evangelist attending the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany, has experienced rejection for his faith in Jesus Christ many times. He often hits the streets in his home country of Germany to share the Good News of a relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ. “In Germany, most people think they are good …
“The church in Europe struggles with many things,” said Helge Dittmer—one of the more than 1,000 pastors, Christian leaders, and evangelists attending the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany. “The main problem is that we lose the centre of the message.” This pastor of over 20 years from Kiel, Germany, is not the only …
The month of May has seen no less than twelve Pursuit of Worship Nights hosted in different churches around the UK. On Saturday 10 May, more than 400 youth and young adults gathered at City Gates Church in London for a night of worship and inspiration. Pursuit events are some of the many events taking …
Igniting a Gospel Fire in Europe’s Darkness Dear Friend, In just a few short weeks, we are convening the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to host pastors, evangelists, and Christian leaders for this time of Biblical teaching and fellowship. The congress isn’t just timely—it is urgently needed. …
Historic Gospel Outreach In the Horn of Africa Dear Friend, I recently returned from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, where we saw God move in amazing ways through the two-day Encountering God evangelistic outreach. The Crusade was held 8–9 March, exactly 65 years after my father preached there. In the nation’s largest outdoor gathering space, 117,000 …
The God-ordained love story of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham begins with two people brought together by their mutual desire to give up everything for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here, we share three poems Ruth wrote on different stages in love and marriage. If You’re Waiting on God’s Match for You In 1941, a …
Bible Reading: Mark 14:69–72, ESV As we think about the sacrifice of Jesus, we often focus on the unbearable physical pain He endured. He was hit, flogged nearly to the point of death, and had a crown of thorns driven into His scalp. He was made to carry His own cross. Nails were punched through His …
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST IN ETHIOPIA Dear Friend, I’ve been working to help people in Ethiopia in Jesus’ Name for more than 35 years, and now I look forward to preaching His Gospel there. This country boasts one of the oldest Christian communities in the world—but there are still thousands of people living there who …
PRAYING FOR WORLD LEADERS Dear Friend, Just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of offering the invocation at President Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration in Washington, D.C. I thanked God for protecting his life and recalled the words of the Prophet Daniel as I asked the Lord to grant him wisdom: “Blessed be …
As a young man, Pastor Ashebir Ketema was imprisoned for his faith in Ethiopia. For seven months, he endured beatings and attempted brainwashing by a communist government that was in power from 1974 to 1991. That period of persecution strengthened the small community of evangelicals as they came together, supported each other, and gradually grew …