The Seoul Declaration, unveiled during the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in South Korea this week, reaffirmed the authority of Scripture, clarifying evangelical positions on pluralism and sexuality, and calling for unity and renewal amid global division and cultural change.

At the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul, Bambang Budijanto, secretary general of the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), introduced the Asian member countries. Highlighting the challenges Christians face across the region, he urged global Christian leaders to pray for the courage and boldness of the Asian church in bearing witness to the gospel.

In a historic appointment, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) yesterday installed Rev. Adv. Botrus Mansour as its new Secretary General, entrusting him with leading a global fellowship of national alliances from 161 nations. Along with him, a new International Council (IC) has been appointed.

On the evening of October 30, 2025, the 14th General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded in Seoul with the inauguration of Botrus Mansour as the new WEA Secretary General, the election of Godfrey Yogarajah as the new Chairman of the International Council, and the addition of 10 new members to the International Council.

On October 27, the first day of the World Evangelical Alliance's 14th General Assembly, Rev. Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life and founder of Saddleback Church in the United States, urged churches around the world to unite in spreading the gospel to every nation by 2033—the two-thousandth anniversary of Christianity—following the example of Christ.

Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana, Executive Chair of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), opened the first day of the WEA General Assembly in Seoul with a stirring message on unity, diversity, and the mission of the global Church.

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) opened its 14th General Assembly on Monday morning, Oct. 27, at Sarang Church in Seoul, South Korea, bringing together hundreds of leaders from every continent under the theme "The Gospel for Everyone by 2033."

In September, the WEA Geneva Office had the pleasure to welcome Ms. Ngozi Edmond, Head of Advocacy and Humanitarian Affairs for the Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship (NEF), and Rev. Samuel Munyiri, Anglican Priest from Kenya, collaborating with the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) in the context of the Global Children’s Forum.

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition as Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann steps down after serving three full terms and 12 years as President. Andreas Wenzel, a dedicated member of the EEA Board since 2017, has been elected as the new President.

Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour has been named secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), pledging to serve as a bridge-builder for a global evangelical movement that spans continents, cultures, and a wide spectrum of traditions.