'Evangelical Focus': 10 stories that marked 2025

Evangelicals in the media, collaboration in the Balkans, growing church attendance in Western Europe, Christians in Ukraine... Here are ten topics we covered in depth in 2025.

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2025 December 23 . 9:27 PM

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'Evangelical Focus': 10 stories that marked 2025

Evangelical movements across Europe are drawing attention in 2025, from rising church attendance to calls for reform within communities. This year also marks a decade since the launch of Evangelical Focus, a platform now publishing over 700 articles annually. Meanwhile, debates on faith, accountability, and revival continue to shape discussions in countries like Finland, Spain, and the UK.

In Finland, politician Päivi Räsänen remains in legal limbo as she awaits the Supreme Court’s final decision on her use of biblical references in discussions about human sexuality. The case has sparked wider conversations about religious freedom and expression.

The UK, Finland, and Spain have all noted a so-called 'Quiet Revival,' with growing interest in Christianity among young people and a steady rise in church attendance. This shift contrasts with past declines in religious engagement. Spanish evangelicals have taken a firm stance against abuse of power and sexual misconduct within their ranks. A manifesto demanding fundamental change was signed by more than 200 organisations and leaders last year, though specific signatories remain unnamed. Public broadcasters in France and Spain have also faced criticism for alarmist portrayals of evangelical growth, with some issuing apologies for reinforcing stereotypes. Collaboration among evangelicals in south-eastern Europe has led to renewed unity, culminating in an international youth festival in Croatia. The event brought together young people from six countries once divided by war. The European Evangelical Alliance has further expanded its network by inviting the Ukrainian Evangelical Alliance to join. This move follows ongoing conflict in the region, including a tragic incident in which a Russian drone strike killed a father and his young daughter as they sheltered in a church after fleeing eastern Ukraine. *Evangelical Focus* has grown significantly, welcoming 61 new authors in 2025 alone. Julia Doxat-Purser, a prominent voice in the movement, has urged European evangelicals to remain calm and continue serving as positive representatives of their faith.

The evangelical landscape in Europe is evolving, marked by both challenges and signs of renewal. Legal battles, internal reforms, and cross-border cooperation reflect a movement navigating change. As Evangelical Focus celebrates its 10th anniversary, the focus remains on addressing issues while fostering growth and dialogue.