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Tuesday 03 December 2024

One People Commission launches new resource: Visions of Justice and Hope

A new resource by the One People Commission and South Asian Forum launches today. Visions of Justice and Hope explores one of the most contested cultural questions of our time: What does it mean to be human and a Person of Colour? Complete with a…

Press releases

Friday 29 November 2024

Evangelical Alliance responds to result of Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill vote

Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance, said: “I’m deeply disappointed parliament has voted to progress this bill to legalise assisted suicide. This is the biggest proposed change to our social fabric in a generation. Over recent weeks we…
Tuesday 26 November 2024

More than 1,200 Christian leaders sign open letter to MPs opposing assisted dying bill

Ahead of parliament debating a law to introduce assisted dying, more than 1,200 church and Christian leaders have signed a letter opposing plans. The letter is backed by the leaders of the Evangelical Alliance and Churches Together in England and…
Thursday 10 October 2024

Forbes: 'Christians should have confidence to get involved' to make a difference for the future of Scotland

At an event to mark the launch of a new resource, the deputy first minister urged Christians to act with love despite any fears or worries. Speaking at an event to mark the Evangelical Alliance’s What Kind of Nation? resource, Scottish Deputy First…
Monday 09 September 2024

Lynne Paterson joins as head of Evangelical Alliance Scotland

The Evangelical Alliance are delighted to welcome Lynne Paterson as the new head of the Evangelical Alliance Scotland from 9 September, as she joins us in our mission to support the church and make Jesus known throughout the nation and beyond. Gavin…
Wednesday 17 July 2024

The King’s speech and draft bill to ban conversion practices

On Wednesday, 17 July 2024, King Charles III set out the Labour government’s legislative agenda for this parliament. The advocacy team will provide further analysis in the coming weeks and support our members to understand and engage with different…
Friday 05 July 2024

The Evangelical Alliance congratulates and prays for the new Prime Minister

Commenting on the Labour Party’s success in the general election, and Sir Keir Starmer becoming prime minister, Gavin Calver, CEO of the Evangelical Alliance, said: “I am praying for Sir Keir Starmer and his incoming government following the Labour…
Thursday 23 May 2024

Evangelicals encouraged to think faithfully about politics

The Evangelical Alliance responds to the announcement of a general election on 4 July. With an election set for 4 July, it is a crucial time for evangelicals to think and pray about how they engage in politics. The Evangelical Alliance is resourcing…
Thursday 09 May 2024

Care for those most in need drives evangelical engagement in politics

A research report conducted by the Evangelical Alliance, released today, reveals some insightful findings about how evangelical Christians in the UK are engaging with politics, what issues facing the UK presently matter most to them and what…
Thursday 18 April 2024

What does it mean to be human? Chart-topping podcast, Being Human, returns for its fifth season, continuing to explore a new apologetic for the 21st Century

Co-hosts Jo Frost and Peter Lynas, are back this springtime with a fifth season of the popular Being Human podcast. Packed with relevant cultural stories and biblical insights, Jo and Peter bring their trademark laid-back conversation coupled with…
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Gavin Calver

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Peter Lynas

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Jo Frost

Director of communications and engagement
Discipleship, leadership, communication, conflict, gender, church, mission
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Fred Drummond

Head of prayer
Scotland, church, leadership, prayer, church planting, missional church
Israel Olofinjana

Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana

Director of One People Commission
Climate, Racial Justice, Leadership, Diversity, Mission, Whole life discipleship, Majority world theology
Danny Webster

Danny Webster

Director of advocacy
Kieran Turner

Kieran Turner

Head of public leadership
Public leadership, Scotland, public policy, current affairs
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David Smyth

Head of Northern Ireland
Public policy, Northern Ireland, conflict & reconciliation, politics
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Phil Knox

Evangelism and missiology senior specialist
Evangelism, mission, friendship, young adults
Wendy Pawsey

Rev Wendy Pawsey

Head of giving
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Dawn McAvoy

Both Lives UK lead
Both Lives, abortion
Damilola Makinde

Damilola Makinde

Advocacy engagement lead