Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks On Christianity in France (Ep. 301)
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May 27, 2025 Matthieu Giralt, a pastor in France and intern with Mark Dever, shares invaluable insights on the changing landscape of Christianity in secular France. He discusses the decline of Catholicism and the rise of evangelicals, while also addressing historical tensions between Protestantism and Catholicism. The conversation dives into the complexities of church membership, accountability, and the challenges of pastoral leadership. Giralt highlights the need for strong community support and the evolving curiosity about biblical teachings in modern French society.
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France's Secular Shift
- France has rapidly become a secular country, with 50% identifying as non-religious and only about 1.5% evangelical Christians.
- Historical religious conflicts and the French Revolution's anti-Catholic stance shaped this religious landscape profoundly.
Evangelical Presence in France
- There are approximately 2,700 evangelical churches in France despite its largely secular context.
- These churches mainly preach the gospel similarly to evangelical churches elsewhere.
Finding Healthy Churches in Paris
- Use the Evangelical National Council's website to find evangelical churches in Paris.
- Be aware that some are prosperity-oriented, so seek churches preaching sound gospel for spiritual nourishment.