There are positive and encouraging developments in the Church as evangelicals grow in strength, confidence and a sense of identity in most countries. This is demonstrated by the increase in an evangelical presence in mainline churches, which are otherwise declining; the stability of conservative denominations; and the arrival of dynamic new evangelical and charismatic fellowships and networks onto the Church scene. All of this is modest compared to great gains in Asia and Africa, but is a light in an otherwise bleak European religious landscape. There has been an impact of evangelical and charismatic movements within the mainline confessions. The Church of England is significantly touched by renewal, by evangelical activism, and especially by discipleship courses. We have also seen the proliferation of new prayer movements, the emergence of pan-European ministries such as the European Evangelical Alliance, and large European conferences. There is a growing ecumenism of the faithful that accepts differences and recognises the need for spiritual unity and cooperation in the face of increasing marginalisation.