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Statement by WEA on Release of 19 Korean Hostages
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The head of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the Rev. Dr. Geoff Tunnicliffe, welcomed news that all 19 remaining South Korean hostages have been released by the Taliban.  “We at the World Evangelical Alliance rejoice in the fact that our brothers and sisters held hostage for over six weeks have now all been released,” said Dr. Tunnicliffe, the WEA’s International Director.  “At the same time we also grieve the lost of the two male Korean captives and will be praying for God to comfort their families.”

“But with gentleness and respect”: Why missions should be ruled by ethics – An Evangelical Perspective on a Code of Ethics for Christian Witness – By Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher
First plenary statement at the international theological consultation “Towards an ethical approach to conversion: Christian witness in a multi-religious world” at the Institut de Science et de Theologie des Religions in Toulouse, France from August 8-12, 2007.  The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID) and the Office on Interreligious Relations and Dialogue (IRRD) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) with delegates from the World Evangelical Alliance.  DEUTSCH

Joint Statement of the World Evangelical Alliance and the Seventh-day Adventist Church

WEA Partners with TOPIC for Improving Pastoral Ministries
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) announced TOPIC (Trainers of Pastors International Coalition) as its new Global Partner to work closely together for their common commitment to the pastoral ministry.  Dr. Geoff Tunnicliffe, the head of WEA, warmly welcomed TOPIC and explained the meaning that this new partnership holds.

WEA Announces the Appointment of New Executive Director of Theological Commission
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Dr. David Parker as the new Executive Director of its Theological Commission (TC), succeeding Dr. Rolf Hille, who has stepped down to become the Chairman of the Board.

Micah Challenge Panel of Reference APEC statement
Statement from Micah Challenge Australia Panel of Reference - Meeting as leaders of the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, you act as representatives of around 41% of the world’s population. A unique gathering, APEC brings together some of the most wealthy countries in the world as well as developing countries, many of which face significant and emerging challenges for sustainable human development.

Religious Liberty:
Maldives: Hope is Born - the struggle for liberty is just beginning.
Five hundred kilometres south-west of the southern-most tip of India is a series of coral atolls. Looking like a patch of emerald sequins, the Republic of Maldives stretches 885km across the Indian Ocean.  It might look extravagantly beautiful, but the Republic of Maldives has long been one of the world's most repressive Islamic police states. This name synonymous with luxury and elite tourism is also synonymous with totalitarian dictatorship and violent political and religious repression involving gross human rights abuses.

Eritrea: Another Believer Tortured to Death
Pastor Leule Gebreab of Asmara's Apostolic Church 'disappeared' on 12 August. For weeks nobody has been able to learn anything of his whereabouts and he is believed to have been arrested. His wife is greatly distressed. On 19 August, 10 members of the Full Gospel Church were arrested as they worshipped in a house in Asmara. Some 2000 Eritrean Protestants are presently suffering for their faith under appalling conditions in prison.

WEA RLC Statement in response to the kidnapping of Koreans in Afghanistan  

UN Human Rights Council: Watershed days
UNHRC to choose between defending human rights and Islamising human rights.  This posting examines the 21 August 2007 report presented to the sixth session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by "the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Doudou Diene, on the manifestations of defamation of religions and in particular on the serious implications of Islamophobia on the enjoyment of all rights"

Indonesia: Papuan Genocide - Terror Targets Church
Ones Keiya (31) was found dying beside a road in Nabire, West Papua, on the evening of 23 July 2007. He died in hospital hours later from injuries that included deep lacerations to his head, hands and feet as well as a smashed skull. Keiya was a local indigenous Papuan farmer and member of the Maranatha Kingmi Protestant Church.

UK: Sexual Orientation and Religious Liberty – UPDATE
The judicial review did not yield everything some Christians might have hoped for, but it has improved the situation considerably and for that the Christian Institute is to be commended. While the SORs will not be repealed and
Christians will not have an automatic right to abide by their consciences and deny certain services to peoples on account of their sexual orientation, the SORs have been narrowed and the harassment provisions have been quashed to preserve free speech.

Theological: 
The Philadelphia Statement, August 2007
A Statement on Evangelical Social Engagement  - This statement was prepared by participants of a mini-Consultation on faith, providence and political involvement held on 31 July, 2007 at Palmer (Eastern Baptist) Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, USA. The consultation was conducted by the Theological Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance which has issued this brief summary of the discussion.

Interview: David Parker, WEA Theological Commission
By: Christian Today Australia Posted: Monday, 3 September 2007, 9:12 (EST) - Christian Today Australia recently caught up with Reverend Dr. David Parker, the Executive Director for the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Theological Commission, to discuss about his position as well the development of the code of conduct between the different Christian denominations.

Canada:
Keep November 11th for IDOP Sunday
Three parent deal prompts EFC to again call for full study on best interests of children
Alliance before appeal court in abortion bubble zone case
EFC Advocates Fairness for Religious Broadcasters

Europe: Daring to Speak Up
By Julia Doxat-Purser, European Evangelical Alliance Socio-Political Representative & Religious Liberty Coordinator - This summer, Mats Tunehag, President of the Swedish Evangelical Alliance, has been in the middle of a media storm and public debate.  And he’s delighted.  In Sweden, it is illegal to “express contempt” for people on the grounds of race and skin colour, religion or sexual orientation.  In practice, the police and courts have chosen to act to defend Muslims, Jews and homosexuals.

India:
Evangelical Fellowship of India - September 2007 Newsletter
EFI Praise Report

Micah Network: Update on Malaysia Consultation

Pakistan: The Evangelical Alliance of Pakistan - Ministry Update, September 2007

Palestinian Territories: Musalaha Prayer Mail, September 2007
A very successful trip to Holland was enjoyed by a group of 35 Israeli, Palestinian, and Dutch youth, from the 17th to the 27th of Aug. Their journey took them first to Hoek van Holland, and then to Kollum, as they learned about the host country, and each other, all along the way. Their activities included bicycling, skating, and building friendships that transcended all divisions.

Sierra Leone: Elections Over - Update from Evangelical Fellowship of Sierra Leone

Micah Network: Update on Malaysia Consultation

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