{"id":18352,"date":"2026-05-04T09:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T09:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-bb.worldea.org\/global-evangelical-leaders-convene-in-athens-pledge-unity-and-collaboration\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T15:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:09:48","slug":"global-evangelical-leaders-convene-in-athens-pledge-unity-and-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldea.org\/de\/global-evangelical-leaders-convene-in-athens-pledge-unity-and-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Evangelical Leaders Convene in Athens, Pledge Unity and Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/worldea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/whatsapp-image-2026-05-04-at-9.44.57-am-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30215\" style=\"width:612px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub><em>Rev, Botrus Mansour sharing the message of collaboration and sharing vision of global witness.<\/em><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Athens, Greece \u2014 Leaders from nine regional Evangelical Alliances and the secretariat of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) met for two days, 28-30 April, pledging unity and greater collaboration to advance a shared global witness. Most attended in person, with a few joining online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meetings addressed strengthening ties between the WEA and regional alliances, financial matters, and a plan to enhance collaboration for a shared vision of global witness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. Botrus Mansour, WEA Secretary General, described the atmosphere as \u201csweet, respectful and constructive.\u201d \u201cWe sensed Christian unity across different cultures in the global body of Christ,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants spent meaningful time in prayer and worship, reinforcing the gathering\u2019s spiritual focus alongside policy and strategy. Topics included discerning the times, leading as disciples of Christ, and cultivating a servant leadership culture within church leadership, with the Body of Christ cited as a guiding metaphor for unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gathering was described as a strategic moment in history, calling Christians to rise to their part in advancing the gospel worldwide. There was emphasis on viewing the WEA as a global family, strengthening kinship among the diverse regional expressions of the church. The meeting also featured a visit from leaders of the Greek Evangelical Alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants described the gathering as pivotal and strategic for the global church, underscoring unity, service and collaborative action to witness around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/worldea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/whatsapp-image-2026-05-04-at-11.01.03-am-1024x528.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30214\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub><em>WEA Regional Leaders with Greek Evangelical Alliance leaders<\/em><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting in Athens featured a visit from leaders of the Greek Evangelical Alliance.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/worldea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/whatsapp-image-2026-05-04-at-10.18.43-am-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30212\" style=\"width:664px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub><em>Sharing of the Holy Communion at the historic city of Corinth<\/em><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event closed with a visit to the city of Corinth. At this historic site, Christ as the cornerstone was brought to live. Affirming their collective identity as children of God, delegates partook in Holy Communion together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/worldea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/688313339_1411189014375040_4018702044874510274_n-e1777884439659-1024x780.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30211\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3128376015118395;width:692px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub><em>Rev. Botrus Mansour, WEA Secretary General and Dr. Peirong Lin, WEA Chief of Staff with WEA regional leaders.<\/em><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Athens, Greece \u2014 Leaders from nine regional Evangelical Alliances and the secretariat of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) met for two days, 28-30 April, pledging unity and greater collaboration to advance a shared global witness. Most attended in person, with a few joining online. 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