World Evangelical Alliance
Religious InstitutionsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The World Evangelical Alliance is a global umbrella organization in the religious institutions sector that coordinates and represents evangelical Christians. Established in 1846, it is based in New York, New York, and works across more than 140 countries to support a community of over 600 million believers. The alliance serves as a coordinating network for member churches and organizations and acts as a voice for evangelical Christians in international forums. It engages with issues affecting these communities, including religious freedom and related policy discussions. In 2025, Botrus Mansour assumed the role of Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, and he was later promoted to Secretary General in 2026. He has spoken at high-level policy gatherings, such as the International Religious Freedom Roundtable in Washington, D.C., reflecting the alliance's involvement in global religious freedom issues. The organization has experienced leadership transitions in recent years, including an interim period following a 2024 leadership change. With a mid-sized staff, the World Evangelical Alliance sustains its international operations from its New York base.