Looking to the present and the future, could it be possible for Christians to have a voice again in what has been called ‘post-Christian’ Europe? Could culture-shaping ideas once again be based on God’s revealed word, rather than on agnostic—if not atheistic—worldviews? It is only by God’s grace that this can happen, but we realise that we can do our part by connecting with each other in order to develop ideas that have relevance, and that speak to issues beyond the four walls of our churches.

Christians need to get involved in networks that cross denominational and vocational boundaries, in order to encourage each other to apply their faith to their world—and to develop creative and biblically-oriented answers to the pressing questions of our times. Networks like this will be key in widening horizons, spreading and cross-fertilising Christian thinking, and opening doors for each other to step into positions where the gospel can have a formative influence on society.

- Mark Lörz