The World Evangelical Alliance condemns the killings of United Nations workers in Afghanistan and the actions of Terry Jones
Apr 1, 2011News ReleaseApril 1, 2011In the strongest terms the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) condemns the senseless killings of United Nations workers in Afghanistan by those who were protesting the burning of the Qur’an by Terry Jones.Dr. Geoff Tunnicliffe, Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General o
WEA and Crossroads seeking 1,000 Citizen Journalists
Mar 23, 2011BURLINGTON, ONTARIO – March 23, 2011. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. (Crossroads) are excited to announce a new partnership that will enhance the voice and message of Christians on the global stage. The two organizations are collabor
Now is the time to stand with the Church in Japan
Mar 12, 2011News ReleaseMarch 12, 2011The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) joins the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA) in expressing shock and grief at the tragedy and devastation caused by the earthquake yesterday. The WEA has communicated its love and deep concern to the people of Japan through its member
World Evangelical Alliance grieves senseless murder of Minister Shahbaz Bhatti
Mar 2, 2011News ReleaseMarch 2, 2011The World Evangelical Alliance is grieving the loss of Pakistan’s Minister for Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti, who was assassinated today in Islamabad. The WEA condemns in the strongest terms this senseless act of violence and urges the government of Pakistan to bring
The WEA asks people of goodwill to encourage all leaders to respect the human rights of their people
Feb 27, 2011February 27, 2011As the violence continues in Libya and other parts of the Middle East, the WEA pleads with Christians globally to continue to pray earnestly for the region.The WEA is deeply saddened by the loss of life in the region as a whole, and pleads with all those who exercise power over othe
Pakistan government reappoints Shahbaz Bhatti as Minister for Religious Minorities
Feb 17, 2011News ReleaseFebruary 17, 2011On February 11, 2011, the Pakistan government reappointed Mr. Shahbaz Bhatti as Minister for Religious Minorities. Mr. Bhatti’s reappointment came after President Asif Ali Zardari’s cabinet was downsized from 60 to 22 ministers. Mr. Bhatti, who has served as
WEA Religious Liberty Commission Statement: Execution Trial of Afghan Convert is Illegal
Feb 12, 2011February 12, 2011 The trial of an Afghan man, Said Musa, who may face execution for converting to Christianity, violates the 2004 Constitution of Afghanistan – and must be stopped. Forty-five year-old Musa was arrested after a television station in the capital city of Kabul broadcast
World Evangelical Alliance: Urgent Call to Prayer for Egypt
Feb 2, 2011The WEA communicated to the Evangelical Fellowship of Egypt (EFE) its concern over the current unrest in the country and asked how the WEA community can effectively pray. The EFE confirmed that the church all over Egypt is united in prayer for the country and called on the church globally to pray
The WEA fully supports the Cape Town Commitment
Jan 28, 2011News ReleaseJanuary 28, 2011We want to let you know of a tremendous resource for the global Church.The 'Cape Town Commitment: A Confession of Faith and a Call to Action' is now available online. We have been privileged to work with the Lausanne Movement at every step of the way in the development o
WEA year-end update and appeal
Dec 18, 2010Dear Member of WEA,As we approach the end of the year, I want you to know that your prayers and support for the World Evangelical Alliance continue to be critical. As we look back to on this past year we are grateful to see the growing Kingdom impact of WEA. As we look to 2011 we see even more oppor