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

20 Feb, 2025 08:26 EST

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture Family & Children

Southern Baptist leader declares 'no tolerance' as he outlines safety measures, church standards to prevent sexual abuse

By Chris Eyte

Sexual abuse is a “serious and real problem” alongside the “explosion of child pornography,” said Jeff Iorg, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC), in a speech to EC delegates. Reminding attendees that Southern Baptists remain a “force for good,” Iorg stressed the importance of sex abuse prevention and appropriate responses by the SBC churches.
18 Feb, 2025 17:10 EST

US & Canada Church & Missions Religious Freedom

Most US pastors encourage congregations to pray for and support persecuted Christians, new report shows

By Chris Eyte

Church pastors in the U.S. have overwhelmingly indicated that the needs of the persecuted church are important to their local congregations. Lifeway Research surveyed 1,003 Protestant pastors by phone from Aug. 8 to Sept. 3, 2024, to gauge their views. The findings were published today (Feb. 18).
18 Feb, 2025 10:57 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

European Evangelical Alliance publishes 'lament', calls for prayer for lasting peace in Ukraine amid high-level peace talks

By Chris Eyte

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has published a public “lament” calling for European Christians to pray following the violence, suffering and thousands of deaths suffered by Ukrainians after Russia invaded three years ago — as high-level and separate talks are held by politicians of different countries to bring the tortuous conflict to an end. Today (Feb. 18 2025), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a team of negotiators approved by President Donald Trump for four-hour-long crisis t
18 Feb, 2025 04:20 EST

Latin America US & Canada Church & Missions

YWAM urges supporters to recommit to prayer: 'Many are aware of the critical time we are in as a mission'

By Chris Eyte

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) has urged supporters to recommit to prayer following the death of founder Loren Cunningham in 2023 and recent tragedies within the organization. "Our early pioneering initiatives started with prayer over a world map, and God began to speak and catch us up into His heart for the nations," it stated.
17 Feb, 2025 10:40 EST

Caribbean Society & Culture Family & Children

Amnesty International report highlights plight of children as Haiti continues to struggle with gang violence

By Chris Eyte

Children in Haiti face sexual violence, other forms of abuse, and recruitment into local gangs, according to a report published by Amnesty International on Feb. 12. The report states that armed gangs have "escalated significantly" in Haiti since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. It highlights that 5,600 people died in Haiti last year, and 5.5 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance. The capital, Port-au-Prince, is largely controlled by gangs, the report said.
15 Feb, 2025 14:01 EST

US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture

Christian Alliance for Orphans launches groundbreaking studies on spirituality and child welfare

By Chris Eyte

The Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Research Cente announced two groundbreaking studies on child welfare research that will examine the impact of spirituality on child welfare leaders and the perspectives of adult biological children from foster, adoptive, and kinship homes.
14 Feb, 2025 08:09 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture

Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger shares testimony of journey from atheism to faith in Jesus Christ

By Chris Eyte

Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger has publicly declared his Christian faith, saying the time is right to "fully and publicly" share his beliefs. Sanger, 56, described on Wikipedia as an "American Internet project developer and philosopher," is credited with naming the site and drafting early guidelines, including the "neutral point of view" and "ignore all rules" policies that shape its editorial framework. Sanger has now published a detailed and compelling testimony of his spiritual journey.
14 Feb, 2025 07:24 EST

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

'An epidemic of global proportions': UN Special Rapporteur warns porn is prostition and 'prostitution is not work'

By Chris Eyte

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls met with European politicians last week but reportedly encountered resistance over her opposition to the idea of prostitution and pornography being considered normal work. The visit to Strasbourg, France, was hosted by the European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ), a Christian legal rights non-governmental organization.
13 Feb, 2025 06:41 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

Dr. Kristine Torjesen appointed president and CEO of BioLogos, founder Francis Collins 'absolutely delighted'

By Chris Eyte

Dr. Kristine Torjesen has been announced as the third president and new chief executive officer of BioLogos, the faith and science think tank founded by world-renowned biologist and apologist Francis Collins.
13 Feb, 2025 06:27 EST

Europe Society & Culture

Planned changes to UK assisted dying bill spark controversy as expert panel may replace high court judge

By Chris Eyte

Policymakers in the U.K. Parliament are considering whether to replace the requirement for a high court judge to adjudicate assisted dying cases with a panel of "experts." The move, supported by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who fronted the bill, has caused consternation among other MPs and opponents of the impending Terminally Ill (Adults) Bill legislation to introduce assisted dying in the country.
13 Feb, 2025 06:10 EST

US & Canada Church & Missions

Renowned Baptist preacher Jim Shaddix remembered for his legacy of faith and teaching

By Chris Eyte

Tributes have been paid to renowned Baptist preacher Dr. Jim Shaddix, who died after a "hard yet hope-filled battle with brain cancer." Shaddix served as senior professor of preaching, W.A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching, and senior fellow for the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership, according to a press release honoring his achievements from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College in North Carolina.
12 Feb, 2025 13:19 EST

Europe Religious Freedom

UK school worker wins appeal over dismissal for LGBTQ views

By Chris Eyte

A school counseling assistant today (Feb. 12) won at the U.K. Court of Appeal after her employer fired her for expressing concern on Facebook about LGBTQ+ materials being taught to primary school children.

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