Chris Eyte

International Correspondent

Chris Eyte serves as International Correspondent for CDI, covering Europe, the United States & Canada, the Caribbean and Oceania. He has worked in journalism and copywriting for some 18 years, mostly for Christian media publications in the UK, the US and Australia. He is an English graduate from the University of St Andrews in Scotland where he was President of the St Andrews Literary Society. In his free time, he enjoys writing devotionals and runs his own blog (hislovefrees.life). Chris has traveled extensively, living briefly in South Africa and Belgium, and now resides in South Wales in the UK with his wife and children.

Articles by Chris Eyte

30 Oct, 2024 13:10 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Salvation Army calls for more support after continuously high number of alcoholics deaths in Scotland

By Chris Eyte

The Salvation Army has called for specialist support for alcoholics in Scotland after figures showed 1,277 people died from alcohol related deaths last year, 2023. The National Records of Scotland released the figures last month, September, which showed an increase of one death compared to similar figures in 2023. Most of the deaths are men, with two-thirds accounted for.
28 Oct, 2024 21:10 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

[Interview] Soon celebrating 60 years, Transform Europe Network highlights opportunities & challenges in Southern, Eastern Europe

By Chris Eyte

On March 29, Transform Europe Network (TEN) celebrates its diamond anniversary (60 years) of serving God on the continent at a “The Story Continues…” event held from 10am until 4pm in St. Michael’s Centre, Stoke Gifford in Stoke Gifford, Bristol, England. Details here. Before the event, Christian Daily International exclusively interviewed James Vaughton, Chief Executive Officer of TEN, based in the U.K, about the legacy of the “relational” missionary organization and the challenges therein, as
25 Oct, 2024 05:10 EDT

US & Canada Oceania Middle East Latin America Europe Caribbean Asia Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

First Global Day of Prayer for Media to be observed on Sunday, Oct 27: 'called to stand for truth, integrity & justice'

By Chris Eyte

Christian Daily International is pleased to join in praying for Christian professionals working in all forms of media at a first Global Day of Prayer for the Media initiative launching this Sunday, October 27. The event has been organized by the Hollywood Prayer Network in the U.S., Christian Media and Art Australia, the Christian Broadcasting Association of New Zealand and Christians in Media in the U.K.
24 Oct, 2024 08:10 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture Education

Grand Canyon University holds 'Unity Walk' amid divisive US election: 'look at differences… or look at what draws us together'

By Chris Eyte

Polarized debates may be heating up American politics in the run-up to the Presidential election next month but Grand Canyon University (GCU) in Phoenix, Arizona, among the largest Christian universities in the United States, reminded its students of the importance of cohesion in the body of Christ with its annual “Unity Walk” and a worship service.
22 Oct, 2024 22:10 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Christian debt relief charity calls on UK finance minister to help people struggling to pay energy bills, fears for cold winter

By Chris Eyte

On October 30, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Economic and Fiscal Outlook for the U.K. in her “Autumn Statement” in the House of Commons - and a leading Christian debt relief charity has called for the government to help people behind in energy payments, facing a cold winter. “We’re seriously concerned that many families on low incomes, already in energy arrears, are living in cold properties and struggling to afford to cook hot meals, said Stewart McCulloch, Chief Ex
22 Oct, 2024 06:10 EDT

Europe Asia Society & Culture Church & Missions

Unique mission agency offers hope of the gospel to seafarers struggling with loneliness, alienation and tough working conditions

By Chris Eyte

Loneliness is the greatest challenge for the seafaring men who work hard on ships in bitter sub-zero temperatures within the Arctic Circle, says the head of Somandsmissionen (Seafarers Mission) based in Denmark and Greenland, the only known evangelistic ministry supporting people working at sea.
20 Oct, 2024 06:10 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children Church & Missions

Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit celebrates 20 years of ministry: 'rouse' the Church in caring for orphans

By Chris Eyte

Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) celebrated 20 years of ministry at its annual Summit last month (Sept.) with 2,400 supporters from 46 countries, including the U.S. CAFO was founded at a meeting of 29 Christian leaders in little Rock, Arkansas in 2004. The leaders sensed a calling from God to “rouse” the Church in caring for orphans at a convened summit. Interest grew and 500 leaders gathered at the same summit just three years later.
18 Oct, 2024 10:10 EDT

US & Canada Europe Family & Children Church & Missions

Saving Children in Trauma (1): Ukrainian child advocate begs evangelicals to take the war's impact on families seriously

By Chris Eyte

Children are suffering and dying in Ukraine as the conflict with the Russian Federation continues. In an exclusive three-part “Saving Children in Trauma” series, Christian Daily International interviewed Mykola Kuleba, “outstanding human rights activist” in the 2023 Magnitsky Human Rights Awards. He is co-founder and head of Save Ukraine, who served as Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Children’s Rights from 2014 until 2021. He was also head of the Kyiv Children’s Service (2006-2014)
18 Oct, 2024 10:05 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Church in Italy slammed with taxes for meeting in former shop

By Chris Eyte

A church in Rome that meets in a former shop is appealing a Supreme Court ruling that they pay thousands of dollars in taxes because the worship site is for commercial use only.
17 Oct, 2024 19:10 EDT

US & Canada Oceania Middle East Latin America Europe Caribbean Asia Africa Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

Today's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty highlights need to tackle institutional maltreatment

By Chris Eyte

Today (Oct.17) the United Nations (UN) marks International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with a theme, “Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies.” The day gives a moment to reflect on the experiences of people in poverty, according to a UN statement, and think of practical applications to implement sustainable development goals to “promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.”
16 Oct, 2024 13:54 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

UK Christian found guilty for praying near abortion clinic

By Chris Eyte

A British army veteran who served in Afghanistan was found guilty today (Oct. 16) of praying silently near an abortion clinic in England.
16 Oct, 2024 10:10 EDT

Oceania Church & Missions

Amid Christianity's decline in Australia, interdenominational church network aims to reach the nation with the gospel

By Chris Eyte

Recent data by Statista Research Department confirms previously published figures showing a decline in Australians identifying with the Christian faith - but churches are still motivated to reach the nation with the gospel.

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