Dr David Voas is Chair of the European Values Survey Theory Group, who are responsible for developing the questionnaires, and a member of their Executive Committee. We spoke to Dr Voas about his work with EVS and asked him to reflect on our analysis of the 2017-2020 data.
Read MoreThere are many factors affecting the outcomes of surveys such as the European Values Survey, European Social Studies (ESS) and the Pew Forum Research Reports. In this article we look at some of these factors, to help s understand the nuances of the religious landscape in Europe.
Read MoreAre migrants in Europe likely to be more secular or more religious than European-born nationals? Most studies tend to suggest that migrants are generally more religious than national-born Europeans and that for some at least, the fact of relocating to, or being resettled in, a new country can be a catalyst in a change of religious affiliation and identity
Read MoreDespite a plethora of material, aimed at helping churches and individual believers to respond to the pandemic crisis, there appears to be little focus, if any, on the theological – and missiological – implications that people can no longer ignore the possibility of death.
Read MoreWhether Covid-19 will lead to a resurgence of faith in Europe will be seen in years to come but, for now, it has forced churches to innovate in their responses to grief and death and share the hope in Christ beyond the walls of the church.
Read MoreMourning is an expression of love, it is the other side of love. We cry because we love. And the greater the love, the deeper the pain. Mourning is the price paid in pain for the end of a dear and valuable relationship.
Read MoreIt is a particular feature of our work that we are with people when their world is turned upside down and everything they thought they knew has been stripped away. The key is being there.
Read MoreUsing the book of Habakkuk, and her own experience, Mags Duggan takes the reader on a reflective journey to help face and walk through the most difficult of times.
Read MoreThis issue of Vista explores the uncomfortable subject of death, and the contemporary Christian response to it.
Read MoreRead the full findings of Vista’s survey of missionaries in Europe, exploring the impact of Covid-19 on their work.
Read MoreWhat signs of tomorrow´s conflicts are there in today´s Europe? What can we learn from previous generations who have shaped peace in our conflicted continent? And how can Christians and churches be “peacemakers” (Matt. 5:9) and “agents of reconciliation” (2 Cor. 5:18) in today´s Europe?
Read MoreThere’s no question that we, in Europe, need reconciliation. East and West, North and South - our great continent has witnessed numerous wars and conflicts. Europeans carry enough historical baggage to be mad at each other for another century.
Read MoreWe are going through profound shocks: socially, politically, economically… and the impact of these will last for many years. How does the theme of reconciliation contribute to this current time, particularly in relation to our relationship with the wider natural world?
Read MoreReconciliation does not happen overnight. And here is the good news – the awkward situation with the virus, opens up enough time for us.
Read MoreCOVID-19 restrictions are posing challenges for missionaries in Europe and across the globe. In late April, the Vista editors asked Darrell Jackson to develop a questionnaire to explore the response of two European mission agencies: European Christian Mission (ECM) and Greater Europe Mission (GEM).
Read More“Our vision for Vista has always been to make solid research-based information on mission in Europe available to everyone who needs it.” Jim Memory looks back at 10 years and 35 editions of Vista
Read MoreIf we want to survive in today’s Europe, we actively need to challenge the gods of our time.. For, as Jesus himself put it: “You cannot serve both God and …” If we actively serve the gods of Europe, we may in the end find ourselves not worshiping the God of the Universe.
Read MoreCreating a discipleship culture is key for mission in Europe today. Creating a discipleship culture is to create a biblical culture that shines a bright light against ungodly aspects of society.
Read MoreWherever we live in today’s world, media technologies and messages increasingly influence our everyday lives, our Christian witness, and our Christian ministries. The missional issues related to media engagement are therefore of real significance
Read MoreMartin Allaby, a member of the Micah Anti-Corruption Group, writes “It has been estimated that US$50 billion per annum may be stolen from money that Christians give to churches, para-church organizations, and secular organizations around the world.” Where are the individuals, the Christians, who demonstrate integrity?
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