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Lord Ahmad’s appointment as PM’s special envoy on freedom of religion or belief welcomed

The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the appointment of the UK's first special envoy for religion and belief. According to a government announcement, Lord Ahmad, who is a minister in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will promote the UK's stance…

Friday 15 June 2018

Director Elfed Godding will leave the Evangelical Alliance in September

Elfed Godding will step down as national director for Wales and coalitions at the Evangelical Alliance at the end of September to embark on a new phase of ministry. After a three-year period seeking God's will for the next chapter in his life and…

Thursday 07 June 2018

Evangelical Alliance welcomes the ruling of the Supreme Court on NI Abortion Law

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission does not have standing to challenge Northern Ireland's abortion laws. Former barrister Peter Lynas, NI director of Evangelical Alliance, commented: "This is a welcome…

Tuesday 05 June 2018

Key appointment to equip young adults for mission

The Evangelical Alliance has appointed Phil Knox as its first head of mission to young adults as part of its drive to position a passion for Jesus and making Him known at the heart of its mission work. Phil joins the Evangelical Alliance following…

Tuesday 29 May 2018

Statement in response to abortion referendum in Ireland

David Smyth, public policy officer at the Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland said: "Today many will mourn the loss of a vital protection for women and their unborn children from the Irish constitution."There are very strong feelings on all…

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Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana

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Climate, Racial Justice, Leadership, Diversity, Mission, Whole life discipleship, Majority world theology

Danny Webster

Director of advocacy

Kieran Turner

Head of Public Leadership

Public leadership, Scotland, public policy, current affairs

David Smyth

Head of Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland

Public policy, Northern Ireland, conflict & reconciliation, politics

Phil Knox

Head of gospel impact

Evangelism, mission, friendship, young adults

Ben Jeffery

Head of church unity

Rev Wendy Pawsey

Head of giving

Dawn McAvoy

Both Lives UK lead

Both Lives, abortion

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