This page collects posts from my time as Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance (2020–2024) – originally available at worldea.org.
Podcast “Thomas Paul’s Week” on YouTube
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- 2022
- and the podcast “Evangelische Allianz weltweit”
Blog posts
October 2023
- 8. October (Istanbul Gospel Forum):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/10/08/strategically-defining-evangelism-for-the-21st-century-11-thought-provoking-propositions-december-2023/ - 9. October (Unity/controversy):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/10/09/unity-does-not-shy-away-from-controversy-october-2023/ - 24. October (Latin America):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/10/24/latin-american-evangelical-alliance-celebrates-10-years-october-2023/ - 26. October (AEL):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/10/26/the-ael-celebrates-its-first-10-years-with-work-tributes-and-with-the-outstanding-participation-of-the-wea-secretary-general-thomas-schirrmacher-october-2023/
September 2023
- 9. September (Japan):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/09/07/the-secretary-general-wea-visits-the-board-of-the-japan-evangelical-association-september-2023/ - 13. September (Kenya):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/09/13/schirrmacher-honours-bishop-kimani-from-kena-fo-30-years-defending-human-rights-september-2023/ - 15. September (ISHR):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/09/15/democracy-in-an-era-of-geopolitics-september-2023/
August 2023
- 1. August (UK):
- 8. August (Indigenous):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/08/08/iirf-releases-report-on-religious-freedom-among-indigenous-communities-in-latin-america-august-2023/ - 10. August (Iran Invite):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/08/10/evangelical-alliance-accepts-iran-invite-critics-claim-broken-engagement-christianity-today-august-2023/
July 2023
- 4. July (Review):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/07/04/theological-news-3-2023-ist-erschienen-july-2023/ - 7. July (Chinese Network):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/07/07/new-alliance-to-serve-chinese-christians-globally-july-2023/ - 12. July (UN Peace):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/07/12/wea-contributes-proposals-for-united-nations-new-agenda-for-peace-july-2023/ - 18. July (Argentina):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/07/18/secretary-general-meets-the-latin-american-alliance-in-argentina-south-america-july-2023/ - 19. July (Olivet):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/07/19/world-evangelical-body-cuts-ties-with-david-jangs-embattled-olivet-sect-july-2023/ - 19. July (Buenos Aires):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/07/19/thomas-schirrmacher-visits-the-anti-corruption-monument-in-buenos-aires-july-2023/ - 20. July (Argentina):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/07/20/news-from-aciera-the-evangelical-alliance-of-argentina-july-2023/ – 28. July (Nazir-Ali):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/07/28/thomas-schirrmacher-on-anglican-bishop-nazir-ali-becoming-a-catholic-july-2023/
June 2023
- 13. June (Capo Verde):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/06/13/pan-meets-the-head-of-the-world-evangelical-alliance-june-2023/ - 21. June (Amsterdam Empowerment):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/06/21/rick-warren-billy-wilson-thomas-schirrmacher-pray-for-the-opening-session-of-empowered21s-amsterdam-mega-event/
May 2023
- 6. May (Charles III):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/05/06/wtr-on-the-coronation-of-charles-iii-as-king-of-great-britain-and-head-of-the-church-of-england-may-2023/ - 11. May (Congo Embassy):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/05/11/thomas-schirrmacher-discusses-future-of-congo-with-h-e-ambassador-jeannot-tshoha-letamba-may-2023/ - 16. May (Plastic Treaty):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/05/16/schirrmacher-speaks-at-weas-webinar-faith-in-the-plastic-treaty-may-2023/
April 2023
- 20. April (Verwer):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/04/20/dr-thomas-schirrmacher-and-dr-william-taylor-on-george-verwer-we-promise-to-champion-george-verwers-legacy-of-radical-discipleship-and-messiology-april/ - 22. April (Mohammadi):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/04/22/iranische-burgerrechtlerin-und-konvertitin-mary-mohammadi-wurde-mit-dem-stephanuspreis-geehrt-april-2023/ - 22. April (Iran):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/04/22/young-woman-promotes-discussion-about-religious-freedom-april-2023/ - 24. April (President ISHR):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/04/24/schirrmacher-re-elected-president-of-the-international-society-for-human-rights-april-2023/
March 2023
- 22. March (Church Engagement):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/03/22/wea-church-engagement-department-holds-strategy-meeting-visits-evangelical-alliance-in-the-united-kingdom-march-2023/ - 23. March (UN Water):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/03/23/water-is-life-wea-participates-in-un-water-conference-2023-march-2023/ - 23. March (Warsaw):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/03/23/international-partnering-summit-in-warsaw-commits-to-continued-support-for-ukraine-learn-for-future-crises-march-2023/ - 24. March (Pino Scafuro):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/03/24/thomas-schirrmacher-meets-pino-scafuro-the-moderator-of-charis-in-rome-march-2023/ - 30. March (Graham Documentary):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/03/31/documentation-about-billy-graham-march-2023/
February 2023
- 1. February (ETR):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/02/01/evangelical-review-of-theology-now-available-february-2023/ - 14. February (Tearfund London):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/02/14/wea-leadership-visits-tearfund-leadership-in-london-february-2023/
January 2023
- 30. January (Thailand):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/01/30/wea-mc-global-consultation-highlights-importance-of-local-leadership-role-of-women-for-future-of-mission-january-2023/ - 28. January (TPW, Thailand):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/01/28/thomas-pauls-week-4-2023-from-bonn-january-2023/ - 21. January (TPW, Guatemala):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/01/21/thomas-pauls-week-3-2023-in-guatemala-january-2023/ - 14. January (TPW 2, Guatemala):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/01/14/thomas-pauls-week-2-2023-in-guatemala-january-2023/ - 7. January (TPW 1, Costa Rica) https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/01/07/thomas-pauls-week-1-2023-in-costa-rica-january-2023/
December 2022
- 22. December (IIRF Religious Freedom):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/22/iirf-speaks-on-religious-freedom-concerns-in-inter-american-commission-on-human-rights-hearing-december-2022/ - 20. December (Biodiversity Framework):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/20/wea-applauds-adoption-of-global-biodiversity-framework-calls-on-churches-to-take-action-to-help-protect-gods-creation-december-2022/ - 20. December (New Deputy):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/20/wea-appoints-rev-samuel-chiang-as-new-deputy-secretary-general-for-ministries-december-2022/ - 19. December (Ukraine):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/19/leaders-of-ukrainian-ministries-gather-to-strengthen-collaboration-december-2022/ - 15. December (Christmas greeting):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/15/christmas-greeting-2022-from-wea-secretary-general-december-2022/ - 14. December (Women’s Commission):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/14/wea-womens-commission-looking-for-new-executive-director-by-march-2023-december-2022/ - 14. December (Nigeria):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/14/from-contemplation-to-intentional-action-planning-nigeria-evangelical-fellowship-holds-consultation-on-the-impact-of-religious-extremism-on-missions-december-2022/ - 14. December (World Prayer):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/14/join-us-in-uniting-churches-around-the-world-for-prayer-witness-in-may-2023-december-2022/ - 13. December (Malaysia, Guneratnam):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/13/dr-prince-guneratnam-a-global-church-leader-from-malaysia-december-2022/ - 10. December (Human Rights):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/10/on-international-human-rights-day-wea-calls-for-recommitment-to-upholding-human-rights-of-all-december-2022/ - 1. December (ExCo):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/12/01/the-exco-of-the-international-council-of-wea-meets-with-the-three-members-of-the-office-of-the-secretary-general-of-wea-december-2022/
November 2022
- 30. November (Spanish Alliance Women):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/30/jesus-was-against-the-violence-against-women-there-is-hope-and-restoration-in-him-evangelical-women-in-spain-take-streets-on-the-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-agains/ - 30. November (EAC News):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/30/evangelical-association-of-the-caribbean-news-october-2022-issue-published-november-2022/ - 29. November (Violence Women):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/29/ending-violence-against-women-starting-in-the-church-november-2022/ - 29. November (ICETE):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/29/after-concluding-record-breaking-global-consultation-icete-and-wea-look-ahead-at-next-steps-in-theological-education-november-2022/ - 28. November (Francis Sunderaraj):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/28/wea-joins-asia-evangelical-alliance-and-evangelical-fellowship-of-india-in-paying-tribute-to-rev-dr-francis-sunderaraj-november-2022/ - 28. November (India):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/28/un-member-states-tell-india-to-protect-religious-minorities-november-2022/ - 14. November (Dhaka):
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Armenian_Church_in_Old_Dhaka.JPG - 23. November (COP27):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/23/cop27-faith-actors-make-a-difference-solving-the-environmental-problem-is-not-just-about-data-and-policy-tools-november-2022/ - 17. November (UAE):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/17/secretary-general-and-chair-of-evangelical-alliance-visit-us-embassy-in-abu-dhabi-november-2021/ - 15. November (Istanbul Theological Education Conference):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/15/theological-education-conference-kicks-off-with-500-participants-from-80-countries-seeking-greater-collaboration-to-support-the-global-church-november-2022/ - 14. November (Decalogue Project):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/14/the-decalogue-project-disciples-from-six-continents-engage-gods-ten-commandments-latest-book-in-wea-world-of-theology-series-available-now-november-2022/ - 11. November (Young Leaders, 2025):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/10/wea-to-hold-next-general-assembly-in-second-half-of-2025-focus-on-involving-younger-leaders-november-2022/ - 11. November (CJ):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/11/schirrmacher-meets-ceo-c-j-doner-of-childrens-huger-relief-fund-at-church-in-tiburon-opposite-sf-an-behalf-of-africa-november-2022/ - 9. November (Finland):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/09/wea-sg-visits-the-largest-evangelical-church-on-aland-an-autonomous-state-between-sweden-and-finland-november-2022/ - 8. November (Bali):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/08/photo-impressions-from-weas-involvement-in-r20-of-g20-in-bali-and-yogyakarta-november-2022/ - 1. November (Japan):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/01/japan-evangelical-association-autumn-2022-updates-ministry-possibilities-using-information-technology-and-more-news-november-2022/ - 1. November (ISHR):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/11/01/editorial-of-ishr-newsletter-november-2022-by-schirrmacher-boehning-november-2022/
October 2022
- 29. October (Helping Ukraine):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/29/a-report-on-helping-in-ukraine-brian-stiller-october-2022/ - 22. October (Jordan):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/03/the-middle-east-and-north-africa-evangelical-alliance-mena-ea-held-its-third-general-assemblyin-ajloun-jordan-october-2022/ - 20. October (EU Commission):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/20/secretary-general-of-wea-testifies-in-the-headquarter-of-the-eu-commission-on-religious-slaughtering-and-religious-freedom-october-2022/ - 18. October (Latin America General Assembly):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/25/wea-general-secretary-participates-in-the-general-assembly-of-the-latin-american-evangelical-alliance-october-2022/ - 17. October (Business Coalition):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/17/wea-business-coalition-director-takes-on-leadership-of-global-think-tank-october-2022/ - 11. October (Theological News):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/11/wea-theological-news-october-2022-issue-published-october-2022/ - 9. October (National Assembly):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/09/wea-leaders-attend-middle-east-and-north-africa-evangelical-alliances-3rd-general-assembly-pray-for-unity-among-all-christians-october-2022/ - 5. October (TrustBridge Global):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/05/wea-partners-with-trustbridge-global-to-set-up-foundation-fund-broaden-funding-base-for-evangelical-projects-october-2022/ - 3. October (Apostasy):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/03/idop-2022-highlighting-blasphemy-and-apostasy-laws-the-most-dangerous-thing-you-can-do-is-to-convert-from-islam-to-christianity-october-2022/ - 1. October (BGEA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/10/01/thomas-schirrmacher-gives-closing-plenary-and-prayer-at-bgeas-evangelism-summit-in-duesseldorf-germany-october-2022/
September 2022
- 1. September (ISHR):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/09/01/editorial-of-ishr-newsletter-november-2022-by-schirrmacher-boehning-september-2022/ - 6. September (GCF):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/09/06/september-2022-newsletter-of-global-christian-forum-features-signing-ceremony-in-geneva-with-heads-its-four-pillars-september-2022/ - 15. September (Geneva Appointment):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/09/15/wea-appoints-new-permanent-representative-to-the-united-nations-in-geneva-and-new-director-of-geneva-office/ - 16. September (Ukraine Leaders):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/09/16/ukrainian-evangelical-leaders-stand-united-in-serving-victims-of-war/ - 21. September (Istanbul ICETE):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/09/21/global-theological-consultation-to-unite-formal-and-non-formal-theological-education-to-more-effectively-train-church-leaders-worldwide/ - 24. September (Church Winterswijk):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/09/24/schirrmacher-visits-the-historic-reformed-church-in-winterswijk-netherlands-and-its-large-sound-cover-above-the-pulpit-september-2022/ - 24. September (French magazine):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/09/24/french-magazine-quotes-schirrmachers-critique-of-christian-nationalism-september-2022/ - 26. September (Greeting Asia Association):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/09/26/video-greeting-by-secretary-general-of-wea-to-the-general-assembly-of-the-asia-theological-association-september-2022/ - 30. September (Donate):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/09/30/wea-at-the-united-nations-updates-from-wea-united-nations-offices-in-geneva-and-new-york/
August 2022
- 1. August (UK, Egypt):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/08/01/thomas-schirrmacher-is-informed-by-anglican-bishops-about-the-religious-freedom-situation-in-egypt/ - 6. August (Sri Lanka):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/08/06/sri-lankan-evangelicals-foreign-intervention-is-inevitable/ - 18. August (Book):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/08/18/sergej-pauli-reviews-schirrmacher-german-book-der-evangelische-glaube-kompakt-after-25-years-august-2022/ - 24. August (Ukraine):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/08/19/wea-and-european-evangelical-alliance-call-for-prayer-for-ukraine-on-august-24-ukraines-independence-day/ - 30. August (Women Commission):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/08/30/seblewengel-daniel-named-wea-womens-commission-director-august-2022/
July 2022
- 1. July (Festschrift Kohl):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/01/the-us-edition-of-the-festschrift-for-manfred-kohl-co-edited-by-the-sg-of-wea-has-now-been-published/ - 5. July (FoRB Ambassador):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/05/thomas-schirrmacher-and-gaetan-roy-discuss-religious-freedom-promotion-with-us-ambassador-for-forb-rashad-hussain-at-the-uk-ministerial-for-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-july-2022/ - 5. July (Wimbledon):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/05/secretary-general-of-world-evangelical-alliance-meets-british-minister-lord-ahmad-of-wimbledon-july-2022/ - 6. July (Apostasy):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/06/during-the-ministerial-of-religious-freedom-in-london-schirrmacher-speaks-up-against-apostasy-laws-july-2022/ - 7. July (House of Commons):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/07/secretary-general-of-wea-meets-serjeant-at-arms-of-the-british-house-of-commons/ - 8. July (Volume 2 Christian Ethics):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/08/wea-theological-commission-publishes-volume-2-of-christian-ethics-in-secular-cultures/ - 13. July (Religious Freedom):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/13/evangelical-focus-reports-on-wea-leaders-attendance-of-the-uk-ministerial-on-religious-freedom/ - 14. July (Christopher Chou):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/14/sg-of-wea-visits-headquarter-of-the-christian-post-and-its-ceo-christopher-chou-july-2021/ - 20. July (Goodly Fellowship):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/20/wea-publishes-175th-anniversary-reprint-of-goodly-fellowship-1946-tribute-to-the-life-and-work-of-the-wea-july-2022/ - 24. July (Namibia, EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/24/thomas-schirrmacher-in-namibia-poverty-genocide-church-battles-july-2022/ - 25. July (Ukraine):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/25/ukrainian-seven-day-adventist-church-thanks-wea/ - 28. July (Anglican):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/28/bishop-gregory-kenneth-cameron-informs-thomas-schirrmacher-about-the-anglican-oriental-orthodox-dialogue/ - 29. July (Papua):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/29/thomas-schirrmacher-discusses-the-situation-of-christian-in-papua-new-guinea-with-bishop-lindsley-ihove/ - 31. July (Patriarch):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/07/31/thomas-schirrmacher-meets-the-orthodox-patriarch-of-jerusalem-theophilos-iii-in-canterbury-cathedral-at-the-lambeth-conference-july-2022/
June 2022
- 2. June (Gerd Müller):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/02/the-secretary-general-of-wea-meets-with-the-director-general-of-unido-vienna-gerd-muller-june-2022/ - 2. June (Sweden Prime Minister):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/02/swedish-news-paper-dagen-reports-on-meeting-of-thomas-schirrmacher-with-former-prime-minister-of-sweden-stefan-lofven/ - 2. June (Swedish King):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/02/the-secretary-general-greets-the-king-of-sweden-at-the-opening-of-unido-conference-in-stockholm-made-2022-june-2022/ - 2. June (John Kerry):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/02/thomas-schirrmacher-and-matthias-bohning-meet-the-us-presidents-special-envoy-for-climate-john-kerry-june-2022/ - 3. June (Interfaith Statement):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/03/interfaith-statement-at-stockholm50-urges-commitment-to-become-protectors-of-this-earth-co-signed-by-sg-of-wea-june-2022/ - 3. June (Interview):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/08/06/french-protestant-radio-interviews-thomas-schirrmacher-on-the-stage-of-global-evangelicalism/ - 3. June (Alliance Sweden):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/03/thomas-schirrmacher-visits-the-leadership-of-the-swedish-evangelical-alliance-in-stockholm/ - 3. June (Per Ewert):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/03/per-ewert-director-of-the-clapham-institute-sweden-about-his-meeting-with-the-secretary-general-of-wea/ - 3. June (Swedish Alliance):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/03/thomas-schirrmacher-visits-the-leadership-of-the-swedish-evangelical-alliance-in-stockholm-2/ - 3. June (Interview):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/03/french-protestant-radio-interviews-thomas-schirrmacher-on-the-stage-of-global-evangelicalism-2/ - 6. June (WCC):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/08/secretary-general-of-wea-attends-and-addresses-faith-and-order-commission-of-world-council-of-churches-2/ - 7. June (Collaboration Korea):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/07/wea-korean-denominational-leaders-meet-to-discuss-closer-collaboration-for-mission-dedicate-new-wea-office/ - 9. June (Bible Museum):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/09/secretary-general-of-wea-visits-museum-of-the-bible-a-second-time-and-applauds-efforts-to-make-bible-more-accessible-to-everyone-june-2022/ - 11. June (Article Christians):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/19/christen-mussen-sich-nicht-an-die-gesellschaft-anpassen/ - 11. June (Original bibles):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/11/senior-advisor-on-biblical-archaeology-and-history-of-the-bible-shows-the-sg-original-bibles-from-the-reformation-times-2/ - 12. June (Article Sweden):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/12/swedish-newspaper-dagen-schirrmacher-wants-swedish-law-against-forced-prostitution-to-be-a-global-model-june-2022/ - 17. June (GCF):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/17/wcc-global-christian-forum-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-affirming-mutual-quest-for-christian-unity/ - 17. June (Geneva):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/17/secretary-general-of-wea-visits-the-human-rights-office-of-wea-in-geneva-june-2022/ - 25. June (Birthday Lachen):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/25/thomas-schirrmacher-receives-the-55th-birthday-letter-in-a-row-since-1967-from-the-deaconesses-of-lachen-june-2022/ - 30. June (Advisory Board):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/06/30/secretary-general-of-wea-speaks-at-roundtable-in-support-of-the-un-secretarys-high-level-advisory-board-on-effective-multilateralism/
May 2022
- 1. May (ERoT):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/01/evangelical-review-of-theology-2-46-2022/ - 3. May (Warsaw):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/20/church-slowo-wiary-in-warsaw-poland-thanks-wea-for-helping-to-establish-a-warehouse-for-relief-goods-for-refugees/ - 3. May (Canada/Taiwan in Rome):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/03/thomas-schirrmacher-discusses-specific-religious-freedom-issues-with-representatives-of-canada-and-taiwan-in-rome/ - 5. May (Fietz Yad VaShem):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/05/siegfried-and-oliver-fietz-sing-at-yad-vashem-at-the-invitation-of-thomas-schirrmacher/ - 5. May (Proselytism):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/05/new-book-on-proselytism-reprints-an-evangelical-view-of-proselytism-by-thomas-schirrmacher-and-elmer-thiessen/ - 6. May (Antisemitism Jerusalem):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/06/european-evangelical-alliance-expresses-strong-statement-against-antisemitism/ - 8. May (Switzerland I):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/08/swiss-evangelical-alliances-175th-anniversary-celebration-highlights-impact-of-evangelical-alliances-throughout-their-history/ - 8. May (Switzerland II):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/08/175-years-of-the-swiss-evangelical-alliance-speech-thomas-schirrmacher-sg/ - 10. May (UN, Toily Kurbanov):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/10/the-sg-of-wea-and-weas-permenaent-representative-to-the-un-in-bonn-meet-the-head-of-un-volunteers/ - 12. May (UN, Global Crisis):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/12/wea-secretary-general-discusses-current-global-crises-with-un-head-commits-to-increased-engagement-on-issues-of-common-concern/ - 12. May (Patriarch):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/12/the-secretary-general-of-wea-had-a-private-discussion-with-metropolitan-epiphanius-of-kyiv-and-all-ukraine-in-riyad-may-2022/ - 13. May (IJCIC):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/17/wea-and-ijcic-hold-historic-first-meeting-in-jerusalem-on-jewish-evangelical-relations/ - 17. May (David Howard):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/17/the-dream-that-would-not-die-wea-pays-tribute-to-its-former-international-director-david-howard/ - 20. May (Ukraine):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/20/yuriy-marinchak-president-of-ukraine-without-orphans-alliance-thanks-the-sg-of-wea/ - 22. May (Lahore Mufti):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/20/thomas-schirrmacher-thanks-the-grand-mufti-of-lahore-may-2022/ - 24. May (Aland):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/24/thomas-schirrmacher-visits-the-largest-evangelical-church-on-aland-an-autonomous-state-between-sweden-and-finland/
April 2022
- 1. April (Estonia, President Parliament):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/01/secretary-general-of-wea-meets-president-of-the-estonian-parlament-former-pm-juri-ratas/ - 1. April (Estonia, Patriarchate):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/01/secretary-general-of-wea-meets-the-head-of-the-the-estonian-orthodox-church-of-the-moscow-patriarchate-archbishop-eugene/ - 1. April (Estonia, EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/01/the-general-secretaries-of-the-estonian-evangelical-alliance-and-wea/ - 3. April (Germany, Award):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/03/grand-jury-members-and-board-of-healthangels-award-visit-sg-in-bonn-on-the-petersberg/ - 6. April (USA, UN):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/06/the-secretary-general-of-wea-visits-the-secretary-general-of-the-united-nations-in-new-york/ - 9. April (ISHR):
hhttps://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/09/ishrs-50-years-anniversary-speeches-by-former-president-of-germany-joachim-gauck-and-by-thomas-schirrmacher-april-2022/ - 12. April (Greeting, Easter): https://youtu.be/Tqw8wq45cUc
- 13. April (Yearbook Persecution):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/13/the-iirf-of-wea-offers-all-22-volumes-of-the-german-yearbook-on-the-discrimination-and-persecution-of-christians-for-free-download/ - 20. April (GCF):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/20/four-senior-leaders-from-wea-world-speak-to-the-international-committee-of-the-global-christian-forum-april-2022/ - 26. April (UN Habitat):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/26/interfaith-dialogueinterfaith-dialogue-new-urban-agenda-un-habitat/ - 27. April (Video UN Habitat):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/05/18/minutes-of-the-un-habitat-high-level-meeting-with-video-of-sgs-remarks/ - 28. April (Israel III):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/28/ijcic-and-wea-senior-leaders-participate-in-standstill-for-remembrance-yom-hazikaron-lashoah-ve-lagvura-april-2022/ - 30. April (Podcast summary April):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/04/13/weekly-podcast-thomas-pauls-week-april-2022/
March 2022
- 2. March (Kenya IV, UNEA speech):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/02/secretary-general-speaks-at-united-nations-environment-assembly-unea-5-2-faith-for-earth-dialogue-march-2022/ - 2. March (Kenya, UN I):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/02/wea-sustainability-center-statement-on-5th-united-nations-environment-assembly/ - 3. March (Kenya V, PM Central African Republic):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/03/sg-meets-the-prime-minister-of-the-central-african-republic-in-kenya/ - 2. March (Kenya, UN II):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/02/schirrmacher-speaks-at-pards-event-during-united-nations-environment-assembly-5-2-unea-in-nairobi/ - 3. March (Kenya, UN III):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/03/wea-secretary-general-congratulates-un-environment-programme-to-50th-anniversary-calls-un-body-pioneer-in-engaging-faith-groups/ - 3. March (Kenya, UN IV):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/03/wea-welcomes-un-environment-assembly-resolution-to-end-plastic-pollution/ - 3. March (Kenya VI, Minister Lemke):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/03/thomas-schirrmacher-meets-steffi-lembke-germanys-federal-minister-for-the-environment-nature-conservation - 9. March (Kohl I, 80th birthday):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/09/sg-is-main-speaker-for-the-celebration-of-manfred-kohls-80th-birthday/ - 9. March (Kohl II, senior WEA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/09/wea-senior-leaders-present-at-manfred-kohls-80th-birthday/ - 9. March (Germany, Re-Forma):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/09/board-and-executive-board-of-re-forma-meet-in-dorfweil-near-frankfurt-germany/ - 10. March (Germany, Galilean Movement):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/10/first-meeting-of-the-executive-team-of-the-galilean-movement-in-dorfweil-germany/ - 10. March (Germany, Bishop Ef):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/10/former-secretary-general-bishop-ef-and-secretary-general-bishop-thomas-meet-in-dorfweil-germany/ - 20. March (Germany, church Sermon):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/20/thomas-paul-holds-church-service-live-for-the-first-time-since-the-pandemic-started/ - 20. March (Concert Ukraine):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/20/sg-attends-solidarity-concerns-by-the-slovak-philharmonic-orchestra-with-russian-conductor-and-russian-pianist-march-2022/ - 20. March (Lachen, Germany):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/20/secretary-general-contributes-to-the-festschrift-of-the-home-of-deaconesses-where-he-found-jesus-march-2022/ - 22. March (EWTN Interview):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/22/christian-peschken-interviews-thomas-schirrmacher-in-catholic-tv-station-ewtn/ - 25. March (Ukraine):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/25/sg-receives-thank-you-letter-from-our-heritage-in-ukraine-with-moving-photos/ - 28. March (Germany, Human Trafficking):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/28/thomas-schirrmacher-invites-you-to-be-part-of-the-congress-human-trafficking-in-germany/ - 30. March (Lithuania, EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/30/wea-delegation-in-wilna-lithuania/ - 31. March (Latvia, EA):
- 31. March (Podcast summary March):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/03/31/weekly-podcast-thomas-pauls-week-march-2022/
February 2022
- 1. February (ERoT):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/01/evangelical-review-of-theology-1-46-2022/ - 2. February (USA, Santa Rosa):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/02/sg-reports-on-his-travels-to-the-national-evangelical-alliances-to-donors-in-santa-rosa-california-january-2022/ - 6. February (Italy, Global Christian Forum Report):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/06/narrative-report-of-the-global-christian-forum-meeting-in-rome/ - 8. February (Italy, Global Christian Forum):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/08/facility-group-of-the-global-christian-forum-meets/ - 9. February (WCC, meeting):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/09/schirrmacher-and-van-der-maas-attend-central-committee-meeting-of-the-world-council-of-churches/ - 11. February (USA, Houston):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/11/sg-visits-high-donors-in-houston-texas-and-informs-himself-about-the-future-of-the-united-methodist-church/ - 11. February (ISHR):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/11/thomas-schirrmacher-chairs-virtual-meeting-of-the-board-of-the-international-council-of-the-international-society-for-human-rights/ - 19. February (NY Times):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/19/new-york-times-prints-letter-to-the-editor-by-the-secretary-general-of-wea/ - 20. February (European Rabbis):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/20/representatives-of-the-conference-of-european-rabbis-visit-the-secretary-general-of-wea-in-bonn - 21. February (Earth Dialogue):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/21/sg-of-wea-speaks-at-high-level-opening-session-of-the-faith-for-earth-dialogue-at-the-un-environment-assembly-5-2/ - 22. February (European Rabbis IFFSE):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/22/thomas-schirrmacher-becomes-a-member-of-the-advisory-board-of-iffse-an-initiative-of-the-conference-of-european-rabbis/ - 22. February (Global Leadership):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/22/sg-discusses-the-future-of-weas-global-institute-of-leadership-gil-with-its-director-dr-brad-smith/ - 24. February (Ukraine, statement):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/24/wea-and-european-evangelical-alliance-call-for-immediate-ceasefire-and-withdrawal-of-russian-forces-from-ukraine/ - 24. February (Peace network):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/24/on-the-first-day-of-the-war-against-ukraine-staff-of-the-wea-in-bonn-listens-to-manuel-boehm-of-weas-network-prn/ - 28. February (Kenya I, Association):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/28/thomas-addressing-the-staff-team-of-the-association-of-evangelicals-in-africa/ - 28. February (Kenya II, African EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/28/wea-secretary-general-highlights-at-aea-reception-the-key-role-african-evangelicals-play/ - 28. February (Kenya III, African EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/28/wea-secretary-general-visits-aea-headquarters-and-aea-general-secretary-and-leadership/ - 28. February (Podcast summary February):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/28/weekly-podcast-thomas-pauls-week-january-2022
January 2022
- 1. January (Podcast, introduction):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/27/thomas-schirrmacher-starts-a-weekly-video-podcast-called-thomas-pauls-week-on-social-media/ - 1. January (Greeting, New Year):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/01/thomas-schirrmacher-wishes-you-a-blessed-new-year-2022-january-2022/ - 2. January (Festschrift, Montgomery):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/02/schirrmachers-and-dembkis-festschrift-for-john-warwick-montgomery-2009-available-as-free-ebook-now/ - 3. January (Germany, TWR Radio):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/03/from-the-seychelles-to-the-un-sg-talks-to-erf-plus-about-how-christians-can-be-active-worldwide/ - 5. January (GCF, Global Gathering):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/09/sg-attends-the-virtual-planing-committee-of-the-global-gathering-of-the-global-christian-forum-2024/ - 5. January (Bonaire I, TWR):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/05/sg-meets-leadership-of-trans-world-radio-on-caribbean-island-bonaire/ - 6. January (IDEA, article):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/06/ein-missbrauch-religioser-autoritaten-german/ - 7. January (Bonaire II, governor):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/07/sg-visits-the-lieutenant-governor-of-bonaire-edison-enrique-rijna/ - 7. January (Kazakhstan, EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/07/the-wea-and-central-asia-evangelical-alliance-peace-kazakhstan/ - 13. January (Brazil):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2023/08/15/sg-interviewed-on-the-storm-on-the-parliament-of-brazil-in-german-twr-january-2023/ - 19. January (Holocaust Berlin):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/19/on-the-eve-of-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-wannsee-conference-schirrmacher-meets-major-european-leaders-combating-antisemitism/ - 21. January (WCC):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/21/sg-speaks-at-5th-faith-based-investment-conference-geneva-agape-foundation/ - 24. January (Germany, Funeral Diezel):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/24/thomas-schirrmacher-honours-rudi-diezel-in-his-eulogy-in-nurnberg/ - 28. January (Indonesia, Yahya):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/28/the-sg-congratulates-mr-yahya-cholil-staquf-on-the-election-as-general-chairman-of-the-executive-board-nahdlatul-ulama/ - 28. January (Global Impact NAE USA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/28/the-national-association-of-evangelicals-publishes-article-by-sg-of-wea-uniting-for-global-impact/ - 30. January (Ukraine, statement):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/30/wea-and-european-evangelical-alliance-call-for-prayer-for-peace-in-ukraine/ - 31. January (Podcast summary January):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/31/weekly-podcast-thomas-pauls-week-january-2022/
December 2021
- 1. December (Missiotop):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/01/missiotop-the-association-of-evangelical-missiologists-congratulates-its-former-chair-on-his-election-as-secretary-general/ - 5. December (Dubai I, Peace Forum):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/05/sg-as-special-guest-at-the-uae-peace-event-world-expo-dubai/ - 5. December (Dubai II, MWL):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/05/sg-of-wea-receives-invitation-from-secretary-general-of-the-muslim-world-league - 7. December (Abu Dhabi, speech):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/07/thomas-schirrmacher-speaks-at-the-8th-forum-for-promoting-peace-in-muslim-societies/ - 9. December (Global Integrity Network):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/09/sg-attends-gin-online-meeting-global-integrity-network/ - 10. December (Yearbook Rel. Freedom):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/10/international-journal-for-religious-freedom-highlights-impact-of-religious-freedom-research/ - 10. December (Press conference):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/10/sg-attends-press-conference-of-the-ishr-and-presents-the-new-yearbook-2021/ - 16. December (Obituary, Carpenter, NZ):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/16/wea-joins-new-zealand-christian-network-in-mourning-glyn-carpenter/ - 17. December (Myanmar, Christmas worship):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/17/sg-preaches-in-myanmar-evangelical-christian-alliance-worship-service-online/ - 18. December (Christmas Greeting):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/18/thomas-schirrmachers-christmas-greeting-national-alliances/ - 20. December (ZOCD):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/20/sg-attends-board-meeting-of-the-central-council-of-oriental-christians-in-germany/ - 23. December (Ethiopia UN):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/23/wea-calls-for-ceasefire-peace-process-in-ethiopia-at-un-human-rights-council/ - 28. December (Montenegro):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/28/sg-lectures-on-the-relation-of-state-and-church-religion-to-virtual-academic-conference-in-montenegro/ - 28. December (Indonesia, Yahya):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/28/sg-congratulates-pak-yahya-indonesia-the-new-chairman-of-nahdlatul-ulama-december-2021/
November 2021
- 1. November (IDOP):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/01/blessed-are-the-persecuted-secretary-general-introducing-idop-2021/ - 1. November (ERT):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/01/sg-publishes-article-in-evangelical-review-of-theology-no-4-45/ - 2. November (India Mission):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/02/secretary-general-addresses-mission-consultation-in-india/ - 2. November (Mission Commission I):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/02/thomas-schirrmacher-speaks-at-gathering-of-mission-commission-november-2021/ - 2. November (Mission Commission II):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/02/secretary-general-gives-lecture-to-mc-leaders-forum-the-senior-leaders-of-the-mission-commission-of-wea/ - 7. November (Tearfund):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/10/secretary-general-meets-with-ruth-valerio-of-tearfund/ - 8. November (Glasgow I, EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/08/sg-meets-with-ceos-of-members-of-the-scottish-evangelical-alliance/ - 9. November (Glasgow II, Relight):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/09/general-secretary-attends-cop26-in-glasgow-and-speaks-about-relight/ - 9. November (Glasgow III, COP26):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/09/virgil-blessings-for-glasgow-cop26-from-the-sg-of-the-wea/ - 13. November (TEE):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/13/new-book-on-theological-education-by-extension-tee-global-church/ - 13. November (IDOP, Latin America):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/13/sg-lectured-on-persecution-to-idop-leaders-across-latin-america-daniel-bianchi-lausanne-latin-america/ - 15. November (Glasgow IV, EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/15/interviewed-by-the-scottish-director-of-the-uk-ea-persecuted-church/ - 16. November (Schönblick I, Pentecostal World Fellowship):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/16/sg-meets-with-the-leaders-of-the-religious-liberty-commission-of-the-pentecostal-wf/ - 16. November (Persecution, Schönblick II):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/16/thomas-schirrmacher-visits-schonblick-conference-on-persecution-of-christians/ - 17. November (Persecution, Schönblick III):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/17/sg-is-part-of-the-schonblick-conference-on-the-persecution-of-christians/ - 17. November (Caribbean/Zoom):
- 17. November (Lausanne Europe):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/17/general-secretary-greets-lausanne-europes-congress-dynamic-gospel-new-europe/ - 20. November (Jerusalem):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/20/sg-addresses-general-assembly-of-the-ceci-a-member-evangelical-alliance-of-wea/ - 22. November (Kyrgyzstan, EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/22/sg-meets-the-national-alliance-of-kyrgyzstan-in-bishkek/ - 23. November (Uzbekistan, EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/23/sg-meets-the-central-asian-alliance-in-tashkent-uzbekistan/ - 23. November (Uzbekistan, Clinic):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/23/sg-visits-the-lukas-clinic-in-tashkent-uzbekistan/– 25. November (Germany, ISHR):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/25/why-the-world-needs-equality-ishr-video/ – 27. November (Romania, university):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/11/27/sg-lectures-online-at-university-of-the-west-in-timisoara-romania/
October 2021
- 2. October (Turkey, Tur Abdin):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/02/sg-gets-report-on-discrimination-in-tur-abdin-from-syriac-orthodox-archbishop/ - 3. October (Iran):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/03/secretary-general-discusses-religious-freedom-matters-with-two-ayatllahs-from-iran-october-2021/ - 4. October (Vatican I, COP26):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/04/secretary-general-addresses-president-of-cop26-alok-sharma-mp-vatican/ - 4. October (Vatican II, Welby/Wells):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/04/sg-meets-with-archbishop-justin-welby-and-david-wells-in-rome-to-discuss-canadian-ingenious-childrens-graves/ - 5. October (Human Fraternity):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/05/sg-meets-judge-mohamed-abdelsalam-secretary-general-of-the-higher-committee-of-human-fraternity-october-2021/ - 6. October (Vatican III, COP26):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/06/sg-addresses-the-president-of-cop26-together-with-other-christian-leaders-vatican/ - 6. October (Vatican IV, Education):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/06/intervention-by-the-secretary-general-of-the-world-evangelical-alliance-in-vatican-city-in-the-meeting-religions-and-education/ - 6. October (Lindau I, Africa GS):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/06/sc-makes-plans-with-new-general-secretary-of-the-african-regional-alliance/ - 6. October (Lindau II, Nuclear weapons):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/06/the-secretary-general-of-wea-informs-himself-on-the-threat-of-nuclear-weapons-through-global-expert-jonathan-granoff/ - 6. October (Lindau III, Indonesia):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/06/sg-meets-with-his-eminence-dr-arif-havas-oegroseno-ambassador-of-indonesia-to-germany/ - 6. October (Germany, Lindau IV):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/06/secretary-general-of-wea-speaks-at-the-global-conference-of-religions-for-peace-in-lindau-germany/ - 10. October (Women Commission):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/10/sc-greets-the-women-commission-conference/ - 10. October (Canada AE EFC):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/10/sg-greets-national-association-of-evangelicals-canada/ - 11. October (Germany, Berlin Dome):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/11/sg-attends-the-transatlantic-policy-network-on-religion-diplomacy-in-berlin-cathedral/ - 12. October (Embassies Berlin):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/12/secretary-general-visits-embassies-in-berlin/ - 13. October (Germany II, Covid-19):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/13/christian-leaders-discuss-covid19-in-berlin/ - 13. October (WCC):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/13/sg-meets-with-the-moderator-of-the-central-commitee-of-the-wcc-dr-agnes-abuoum/ - 14. October (SC World Communions):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/14/sg-gives-yearly-report-to-the-virtual-meeting-of-the-secretaries-for-christian-world-communions/ - 19. October (Seychelles, president):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/19/thomas-schirrmacher-meets-president-and-national-alliance-of-the-seychelles/ - 19. October (CT):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/19/christianity-today-presents-researched-article-on-the-sg-of-wea-in-its-november-2021-issue/ - 20. October (Seychelles, TV):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/19/thomas-schirrmacher-meets-president-and-national-alliance-of-the-seychelles/ - 20. October („Idealisten” Podcast):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/20/3-hour-idea-podcast-about-thomas-schirrmachers-life-work-and-faith/ - 20. October (TN):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/20/theological-news-no-4-2021-has-been-released/ - 22. October (Finland, doctorate):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/22/thomas-schirrmacher-hands-over-honorary-doctorate-in-helsinki-finland/ - 23. October (German Parliament Turkey):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/23/sg-testified-in-the-human-rights-committee-of-the-german-federal-parlament-human-rights-turkey/ - 26. October (GCF):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/26/sg-attends-the-virtual-global-committee-meeting-of-the-global-christian-forum-as-a-member-of-its-steering-group/ - 28. October (Canada EA President’s Day):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/28/sg-speaks-to-the-presidents-day-of-the-evangelical-fellowship-of-canada/ - 28. October (Singapore EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/12/27/sg-and-his-deputies-speak-to-evangelical-alliance-of-singapore-and-friends/ - 30. October (Olivet Assembly):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/30/wea-general-assembly-of-world-olivet-assembly-video/ - 30. October (Indonesia EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/30/the-sg-congratulates-the-evangelical-alliance-of-indonesia/ - 31. October (Germany, Münster Bonn):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/10/31/sg-attends-re-opening-of-the-old-munster-church-in-bonn-his-hometown/
September 2021
- 1. September (Podcast Voices):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/09/01/thomas-schirrmacher-speaks-at-voices-in-the-world-podcast/ - 4. September (France I, IUCN):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/09/04/schirrmacher-participates-in-high-level-panel-in-marseille/ - 4. September (A Rosa):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/09/04/sg-meets-national-director-of-a-rocha-france-in-marseille-twice-september-2021/ - 5. September (France II, IUCN):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/09/05/thomas-schirrmacher-about-the-iucn-world-conservation-congress/ - 10. September (Germany, Human Rights):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/09/10/man-muss-den-staat-daran-erinnern-dass-die-religionsfreiheit-ein-menschenrecht-ist/ - 12. September (France, opening church):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/09/12/thomas-schirrmacher-attends-opening-ceremony-of-the-foundation-martin-luther-king-espace/ - 25. September (Belgium, EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/09/25/sg-meets-with-chair-of-the-belgian-evangelical-alliance-prof-dr-geert-lorein/ - 25. September (ISHR):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/09/25/ts-chaired-the-virtual-meeting-of-the-international-council-of-ishr-as-honorary-president/
August 2021
- 9. August (ERT, article):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/08/09/sg-publishes-article-in-evangelical-review-of-theology-no-3-45/ - 16. August (Afghanistan, statement):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/08/16/thomas-schirrmacher-published-press-release-about-the-situation-in-afghanistan/ - 21. August (Vatican News, book):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/08/21/vatican-news-recommends-schirrmachers-book-about-pope-francis-august-2021/ - 22. August (Madeira, Portugal):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/08/22/sg-visits-the-anglican-and-baptist-churches-in-madeira-prayer-initiatives/ - 25. August (WCC):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/08/25/wcc-and-wea-strengthen-their-collaboration/ - 25. August (Switzerland, Okitoi):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/08/25/sg-meets-joan-okitoi-in-geneva-representing-wea-to-the-international-partnership-on-religion-and-sustainable-development/ - 30. August (Korea):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/08/30/korean-theologians-speak-up-on-behalf-of-weas-and-schirrmachers-evangelical-convictions/
July 2021
- 3. July (TN, journal):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/03/theological-news-no-3-2021-has-been-released-july-2021/ - 6. July (Increase):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/06/secretary-general-greets-increase-why-is-education-so-important/ - 9. July (Journal):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/09/theological-news-3-2021-has-been-published/ - 12. July (John Moore):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/12/sg-and-team-meet-with-john-moore-commissioner-for-the-united-states-commission-on-international-religious-freedom-in-washington-july-2021/ - 13. July (USA, Senator Romney):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/13/sg-of-wea-meets-senator-mitt-romney-discussing-religious-freedom-matters/ - 13. July (USA, Senator Sasse):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/13/sg-of-wea-meets-senator-benjamin-sasse-discussing-the-covid19-pandemic-and-its-effects-on-food-distribution-worldwide/ - 13. July (USA, Senator Cotton):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/13/sg-of-wea-meets-senator-thomas-cotton-discussing-the-situation-in-afghanistan-and-security-issues-in-asia/ - 14. July (Archbishop Syria):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/14/the-secretary-general-discusses-syria-with-the-syriac-archbishop-dionysius-john-kawak-july-2021/ - 14. July (Philippines EA GA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/14/lecture-on-jesus-and-discipling-to-philippine-council/ - 14. July (USA Women):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/14/schirrmacher-speaks-up-on-extremism-and-the-oppression-of-women-in-a-faithful-conversation-of-religious-for-peace/ - 15. July (34th Assembly):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/14/wea-secretary-generals-greeting-to-the-34th-national-assembly-of-the-pcec/ - 15. July (ISM):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/15/greeting-the-internationale-sprachenmission-ism-german-video/ - 15. July (Kimball):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/15/sg-and-team-visit-daryl-g-kimball-ceo-of-the-arms-control-association-in-washington-july-2021/ - 15. July (Festschrift):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/15/ambassador-brownback-endorses-the-festschrift-for-thomas-schirrmacher-book-god-needs-no-defense-july-2023/ - 16. July (Obituary Joel Edwards):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/16/wea-mourning-joel-edwards-1951-2021/ - 16. July (Obituary Rene Padilla):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/16/a-tribute-to-c-rene-padilla-1932-2021/ - 16. July (USA I, orthodox cathedral):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/16/at-the-national-cathedral/ - 17. July (USA II, state department):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/17/meeting-with-nu-and-state-department/ - 18. July (Festschrift):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/18/thomas-schirrmacher-about-reimagining-muslim-christian-relations-in-the-21st-century/ - 20. July (USA III, Hagia Sofia):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/20/sg-joins-church-leaders-lamenting-the-reconversion-of-the-hagia-sophia-in-istanbul/ - 21. July (USA IV, Bible museum):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/21/thomas-schirrmacher-visits-museum-of-the-bible-which-should-be-more-accessible-to-everyone/ - 21. July (Marshall):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/12/sg-as-guest-in-katherine-marshalls-home-in-washington-together-with-religious-liberty-leaders-and-muslim-friends-from-usa-and-indonesia-july-2021/ - 26. July (Philippines):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/07/26/greeting-the-philippines-general-assembly-video/ (no video yet)
June 2021
- 4. June (CT):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/06/04/sg-brainstorms-with-the-president-and-ceo-of-christianity-today-timothy-dalrymple/ - 10. June (Newsletter):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/06/10/new-internal-wea-newsletter/ - 10. June (European Alliance):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/06/10/sg-and-deputy-dr-peirong-lin-give-speech-at-general-assembly-of-the-european-evangelical-alliance/ - 11. June (NAE USA): https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/01/07/thomas-schirrmacher-discusses-with-the-national-association-of-evangelicals-usa/
- 15. June (India, Obituary Ken Gnanakan):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/06/15/secretary-general-thanks-ken-gnanakan-for-his-multitude-of-great-ideas/ - 15. June (Apostolic Leaders, ICAL):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/06/15/sg-addresses-the-international-coalition-of-apostolic-leaders-june-2021/ - 18. June (Prayer Breakfast):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/06/18/sg-thanks-national-prayer-breakfast-of-germany/ - 21. June (Obituary, John Stott):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/06/21/john-stott-model-of-evangelical-theology/ - 23. June (WCC):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/06/23/sg-attends-the-virtual-central-committee-meeting-of-the-world-council-of-churches-as-consultant/ - 23. June (Turkey):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/06/23/thomas-schirrmacher-speaks-on-human-rights-in-turkey-as-expert-in-the-human-rights-committee-of-the-german-federal-parlament/
May 2021
- 1. May (ERoT):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/05/01/sg-publishes-article-in-evangelical-review-of-theology-no-2-45/ - 15. May (Catholic relations):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/05/15/schirrmacher-addresses-catholic-evangelical-future-relations/ - 20. May (COP26 Glasgow):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/05/20/meeting-of-global-religious-leaders-with-top-climate-scientists-preparing-cop-26-in-glasgow-may-2023/ - 26. May (Audience Archbishop Angaelos):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/05/26/sg-receives-inaugurational-audience-with-the-coptic-archbishop-of-london-angaelos/
April 2021
- 5. April (TN):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/05/theological-news-no-2-2021-has-been-released/ - 8. April (Russia, EA general assembly):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/08/bucher-and-schirrmacher-speak-to-general-assembly-of-the-russian-evangelical-alliance/ - 13. April (Armenia):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/13/sg-inaugural-zoom-audience-with-patriarch-sahak-ii-mashalian/ - 14. April (Indonesia):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/14/sg-inaugural-zoom-audience-with-the-minister-of-religion-of-indonesia/ - 14. April (German Parliament):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/14/sg-testifies-virtually-in-the-human-rights-committee-of-the-federal-german-parliament/ - 26. April (Major of Bonn, Katja Dörner):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/26/sgs-inaugural-audience-with-the-major-of-bonn-which-is-one-of-the-seats-of-wea-besides-ny-and-manila/ - 27. April (GCF):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/27/global-christian-forum-bogota-reunion-and-book-launch-let-mutual-love-continue-speech-by-sg/ - 28. April (Africa EA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/28/sg-speaks-to-the-general-assembly-of-the-association-of-evangelicals-in-africa/ - 29. April (Creation Care):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/29/presentation-of-weas-position-on-creation-care-to-50-multi-faith-leaders/ - 30. April (UN DPPA):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/04/30/wea-is-brainstorming-with-teresa-whitfield-of-uns-department-of-political-and-peacebuilding-affairs/
March 2021
- 1. March (Appointment):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/03/01/wea-international-council-appoints-dr-thomas-schirrmacher-as-next-secretary-general/ - 3. March (New GS):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/03/03/thomas-schirrmacher-new-secretary-general-of-the-world-evangelical-alliance/ - 23. March (World Council):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/03/23/sg-tells-his-vision-as-co-president-to-the-world-council-of-religions-for-peace/ - 28. March (Palestine):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/03/18/congratulations-on-assuming-office-as-sg-by-higher-presidential-committee-of-churches-affairs-in-palestine/ - 31. March (Obituary, Corneliu Constantineanu):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/03/31/corneliu-constantineanu-influential-romanian-theology-leader-dies/ - 31. March (World Food Program UN):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/03/31/sg-in-discussion-with-david-beasley-the-executive-director-of-the-united-nations-world-food-programme/
February 2021
- 24. February (Russia, Archbishop Hilarion):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2022/02/06/russian-orthodox-metropolitan-hilarion-alfejew-receives-first-inaugural-visit-of-new-secretary-general/ - 25. February (South Africa, Persecution):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/02/25/thomas-schirrmacher-lectures-on-werner-nels-grievous-religious-persecution-heiner-bielefeld/ - 27. February (Hand over ceremony):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2021/02/27/wea-leadership-handover-ceremony-new-secretary-general/
November 2020
- 2. November (Congratulation, Imam Council):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2020/11/02/the-global-imams-council-congratulates-thomas-schirrmacher/ - 3. November (Congratulation, Gröhe):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2020/11/03/hermann-grohe-cdu-csu-gratuliert-thomas-schirrmacher-zum-generalsekretar-german-november-2020/ - 4. November (Congratulation, Foreign Office):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2020/11/04/volker-berresheim-auswartiges-amt-gratuliert-thomas-schirrmacher-zum-generalsekretar-german-november-2020/ - 14. November (Congratulation, EAK):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2020/11/14/evangelischer-arbeitskreis-der-cdu-csu-gratuliert-thomas-schirrmacher-zum-generalsekretar-german-november-2020/
October 2020
- 22. October (WCC):
https://secgen.thomasschirrmacher.net/2020/10/22/wcc-congratulates-new-secretary-general-of-world-evangelical-alliance