Around 200 evangelical leaders from across Europe attended the Hope for Europe 2026 conference in Golem, Albania. Hosted by the European Evangelical Alliance and local Albanian church leaders, the five-day event concluded on October 9. The gathering aimed to strengthen fellowship and foster collaboration among believers. Organizers described the theme as hope in uncertain times, highlighting Albania’s transition from state atheism as a symbol of resilience. Speakers emphasized deepening relationships and addressing contemporary church challenges. The Council of Evangelical Protestant Churches of Ukraine received a Hope Award for its perseverance. Participants also prayed for peace in Ukraine. The event sought to create lasting connections for future collaborative ministry.
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The World Evangelical Alliance has launched CALL33, an initiative aimed at fostering global collaboration among evangelical churches as the world approaches 2033. This date marks the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus Christ’s resurrection and Pentecost. WEA Secretary General Rev. Adv. Botrus Mansour describes the project as a relational connector rather than a new program. It seeks to help National Evangelical Alliances discern their specific local calling and share resources to avoid duplication. The initiative emphasizes unity, peacebuilding, and holistic ministry through prayer and cross-border cooperation.
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More than 100 leaders from over 20 countries gathered in San José, Costa Rica, from October 12 to 16, 2026, for the 13th General Assembly of the Latin Evangelical Alliance. The event focused on strengthening unity and establishing a strategic roadmap for the next three years. AEL President Rev. Juan Cruz Cellammare highlighted discussions on religious freedom and social action. WEA Secretary General Rev. Botrus Mansour emphasized theological unity and led workshops on leadership and fundraising. The assembly also welcomed Chile’s PLENA as an associate member and confirmed future meeting locations in Peru, Italy, and Honduras. Costa Rican President Laura Fernández Delgado attended, affirming support for religious liberty.
The World Evangelical Alliance strongly condemned a shooting attack at a church funeral in a village in southern Jordan. Rev. Botrus Mansour, the organization's Secretary General, expressed deep sorrow over the incident carried out by masked men. The attack resulted in nine deaths and 27 injuries. The WEA rejected all forms of violence and emphasized the importance of social cohesion and national unity in Jordan. The group called for peace and stability, urging against efforts to exploit the tragedy for sectarian division. It affirmed the right to worship and the protection of places of worship as essential responsibilities for the state and society.
Leaders from the World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission gathered in Singapore on October 1–2, 2026, for their first in-person meeting since October 2025. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Patrick Fung at OMF International headquarters, the council discussed regional perspectives and the CALL33 strategy. A key outcome was planning the 2027 Global Consultation in Johannesburg, South Africa, themed around the local church's global role. Additionally, some leaders attended COALA 4.0 in Singapore, focusing on South-South collaboration and sustainability. Dr. Peirong Lin welcomed participants, emphasizing unity among Majority World missions leaders.
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