APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
If you are a European leader active in evangelism and would like to be considered as an attendee, complete your application to the European Congress on Evangelism below.
Apply Now“I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL, FOR IT IS THE POWER OF GOD FOR SALVATION TO EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES …”
—ROMANS 1:16, ESV
1966 Berlin, Germany, was home to the first European Congress on Evangelism.
SEEKING TO REIGNITE, UNIFY, AND STRENGTHEN
The church in Europe
In May of 2025, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is hosting the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin—25 years after the Amsterdam 2000 conference prepared thousands of ministry leaders to “testify to the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24, ESV).
While much has changed in Europe since the conference in Amsterdam, the condition of the human heart hasn’t changed. More than ever, Franklin Graham, BGEA’s president and CEO, believes there is an urgent and critical need for churches to share the hope and truth of God’s Word in their communities—the only message that has the power to change lives.
Church leaders from 57 countries and territories in Europe are invited to attend, and this conference is expected to be the most representative gathering of Christian leaders in Europe since Amsterdam 2000. For three days and in eight languages, well-known Christian speakers will focus on the theme of Romans 1:16—being unashamed of the Gospel of Christ—to encourage believers to reignite the church with a passion for proclamation evangelism.
“The church in Europe needs to rise up with fresh confidence. The European Congress on Evangelism will provide the inspiration, strength, and confidence in the Gospel that will enable us to do this,” said Dr. Hugh Osgood, president of the UK-based ministry Churches in Communities International. “Let’s prioritize this opportunity to be together to advance God’s kingdom.”
“Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ is still the greatest need in the world today, and it’s an honor for BGEA to once again come alongside and support the believers in Europe who are doing this important work.”
—FRANKLIN GRAHAM
PRESIDENT AND CEOBilly Graham Evangelistic Association
CONVENER
European Congress on Evangelism
“In our challenging times, Christians and churches must join hands for spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ all over Europe again. I am looking forward to the upcoming European Congress on Evangelism and trust it will trigger enthusiasm and a fresh commitment to do so.”
—ULRICH PARZANY, GERMANY
Congress Presenters
Click on a presenter for more information on their background and session.
Franklin Graham
USA
President and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse
Plenary Session
“The Command of God is to Preach the Gospel”
Franklin Graham
Chris Sinkinson
UK
Author and Associate Minister at Lansdowne Church, Bournemouth, England
Bible Study
“The Theology of Evangelistic Proclamation”
Chris Sinkinson
Charles Price
Canada
Minister at Large with The Peoples Church, Toronto
Plenary Session
“The Cross & Blood of Christ Are Central to Preaching the Gospel”
Charles Price
Ulrich Parzany
Germany
Evangelical pastor, theologian, and evangelist
Plenary Session
“The Bible is Foundational for Preaching the Gospel”
Ulrich Parzany
Daniele Pasquale
Italy
Principal of Instituto Biblico Evangelico Italiano
Plenary Session
“Discipleship is Crucial to the Preaching of the Gospel”
Daniele Pasquale
Gunnar Mägi
Netherlands
President of Tyndale Theological Seminary Europe
Plenary Session
“We Must Grasp the Utter Lostness of Mankind”
Gunnar Mägi
Joakim Lundqvist
Sweden
Former Senior Pastor of Word of Life Church in Uppsala
Plenary Session
“Holy Living is Mandatory for Preaching the Gospel”
Joakim Lundqvist
James Lagos Alexander
South Sudan
Presiding bishop of the African Inland Church
Plenary Session
“We Must Recognise Preaching the Gospel Has a High Cost”
James Lagos Alexander
Skip Heitzig
USA
Senior pastor of Calvary Church New Mexico; board member of Samaritan’s Purse and Harvest Christian Fellowship
Plenary Session
“The Holy Spirit Empowers Preaching the Gospel”
Plenary Session
“I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel”
Skip Heitzig
Cissie Graham Lynch
USA
Senior advisor and ministry spokesperson for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; host of Fearless podcast
Interview Host
Cissie Graham Lynch
Amy Orr-Ewing
UK
International author, speaker, and theologian; recipient of the Alphege Medal for Evangelism and Witness
Commitment to the Gospel in the Midst of Woke Culture in Europe
Amy Orr-Ewing
Michael Reeves
UK
Author, pastor, lecturer, and President of Union School of Theology in Bridgend, Wales
Bible Study
“The Scope of Evangelistic Proclamation”
Michael Reeves
Greg Laurie
USA
Evangelist, pastor, author, and founder of Harvest Crusades; senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship; board member of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Plenary Session
“The Gift and Calling of the Evangelist”
Greg Laurie
Hélder Favarin
Spain
Global youth and young adult initiatives director for Community Bible Study International; evangelist, missionary, author, and cofounding pastor of C29 Granada Church
Plenary Session
“We Must Prepare Well For Preaching the Gospel”
Hélder Favarin
Will Graham
USA
Evangelist and executive vice president at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Plenary Session
“We Must Extend an Invitation in Preaching the Gospel”
Will Graham
Marc Deroeux
France
Executive board member of Connect Missions and Director of The Cedars School in Massy, France
Plenary Session
“Prayer is Essential in Preaching the Gospel”
Marc Deroeux
Mariusz Muszczyński
Poland
Pastor and regional overseer, Pentecostal Church Opole; lecturer on ecumenicalism and Pentecostalism
Plenary Session
“We Must Unite With Others in Preaching the Gospel”
Mariusz Muszczyński
Albert Mohler
USA
President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; theologian, author, and speaker
Plenary Session
“Jesus, the Unique Son of God”
Albert Mohler
Kanishka Raffel
Australia
Archbishop of Sydney, 2021-present; Former member of Council of The Gospel Coalition Australia and Board of GAFCON Australia
Bible Study
“The Authority in Evangelistic Proclamation”
Kanishka Raffel
Päivi Räsänen
Finland
Finnish Member of Parliament from 1995-present; physician; author of seven books
Commitment to the Gospel Under Persecution in Europe
Päivi Räsänen
Congress Schedule
In addition to these plenary sessions and Bible studies, there will be opportunities to network over coffee with other participants.
The Call to Proclamation Evangelism
PLENARY SESSION
“The Command of God Is to Preach the Gospel”
REV. FRANKLIN GRAHAM
The Essentials of Proclamation Evangelism
BIBLE STUDY
“The Theology of Evangelistic Proclamation”
ALISTAIR BEGG
PLENARY SESSION
“The Cross & Blood of Christ Are Central to Preaching the Gospel”
CHARLES PRICE
PLENARY SESSION
“The Bible is Foundational for Preaching the Gospel”
REV. ULRICH PARZANY
PLENARY SESSION
“Discipleship is Crucial to the Preaching of the Gospel”
REV. DANNY PASQUALE
PLENARY SESSION
“We Must Grasp the Utter Lostness of Mankind”
REV. GUNNAR MÄGI
PLENARY SESSION
“Holy Living is Mandatory for Preaching the Gospel”
REV. JOAKIM LUNDQVIST
PLENARY SESSION
“We Must Recognise Preaching the Gospel Has a High Cost”
BISHOP JAMES ALEXANDER
PLENARY SESSION
“The Holy Spirit Empowers Preaching the Gospel”
SKIP HEITZIG
The Practice of Proclamation Evangelism
BIBLE STUDY
“The Scope of Evangelistic Proclamation”
MICHAEL REEVES
PLENARY SESSION
“The Gift and Calling of the Evangelist”
REV. GREG LAURIE
PLENARY SESSION
“We Must Prepare Well for Preaching the Gospel”
HÉLDER FAVARIN
PLENARY SESSION
“We Must Extend an Invitation in Preaching the Gospel”
REV. WILL GRAHAM
PLENARY SESSION
“Prayer is Essential in Preaching the Gospel”
REV. MARC DEROEUX
PLENARY SESSION
“We Must Unite with Others in Preaching the Gospel”
MARIUSZ MUSZCYŃSKI
PLENARY SESSION
“Jesus the Unique Son of God”
ALBERT MOHLER
The Commitment to Proclamation Evangelism
BIBLE STUDY
“The Authority in Evangelistic Proclamation”
ARCHBISHOP KANISHKA RAFFEL
PLENARY SESSION
“I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel”
SKIP HEITZIG
CLOSING
“The Time is Now”
REV. FRANKLIN GRAHAM