Andreas Wenzel Appointed as New President of European Evangelical Alliance
In a noteworthy leadership transition, Andreas Wenzel of Germany has been elected as the new president of the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), succeeding the Rev. Frank Hinkelmann, who served in this role for 12 years.
The announcement was made during a hybrid Members Meeting in Bar, Montenegro. This event brought together the EEA Board and staff in person while engaging Evangelical leaders from various parts of Europe through virtual means. A significant part of the meeting was a discussion with Montenegrin pastors focused on unity and mission.
Wenzel’s journey with Word of Life Germany began in 1990 as a youth pastor, eventually moving into executive roles that emphasized evangelism, discipleship, and developing young leaders. By 2012, he was part of the leadership team of Word of Life Europe, overseeing operations in 18 countries, and was appointed director in 2023.
Beyond his primary role, Wenzel has held leadership positions within the German Evangelical Alliance at both local and national levels. His involvement with the European Evangelical Alliance Board since 2017 has been instrumental in equipping him for his new presidential role.
EEA co-general secretaries Connie Main Duarte and Jan Wessels expressed their support for Wenzel’s election. Duarte highlighted, “Wenzel’s passion for mission will inspire us all to press forward in faith.” Wessels added that Wenzel would contribute “fresh energy rooted in Scripture to unite and empower Europe’s Evangelical family.”
The outgoing president, Hinkelmann, concluded his service having led since 2013, completing three full terms.
Founded in 1951, the European Evangelical Alliance represents over 23 million Evangelicals across 35 countries, focusing on promoting unity, advocating for religious freedom, and influencing public policy on Church-related issues.
This article was originally published at Christian Daily International
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