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

15 May, 2025 05:25 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

UK research finds twice as many people following Jesus since the pandemic

By Chris Eyte

Churches are seeing twice as many people committing to following Jesus Christ compared to five years ago, according to a latest research report called Changing Church just published by the Evangelical Alliance in the U.K. The findings reinforce related research disclosed recently in The Quiet Revival Report by the Bible Society showing young men especially are becoming Christians.
14 May, 2025 14:25 EDT

Europe Family & Children Church & Missions Education Society & Culture

Christian Concern accuses Church of England of promoting ‘woke indoctrination’ in new anti-bullying guidance for schools

By Chris Eyte

A U.K.-based Christian rights group has accused the Church of England of promoting “woke indoctrination” through newly revised anti-bullying guidance for its schools, drawing sharp criticism for allegedly replacing biblical principles with progressive ideology. The Church, however, defended the guidance as a biblical call to treat all children with dignity and compassion.
14 May, 2025 07:30 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

Christian suicide support association publishes new resource for churches seeking to help stop 'suicide epidemic'

By Chris Eyte

The Christian Association for Survivors of Suicide Loss (CASSL), a nonprofit charity in the U.S. advocating for those affected by suicide has published the second edition of its resource, Moving Forward: A Christian Study for Survivors of Suicide Loss, updating this study for use in small groups or by individuals. The resource is designed to equip those supporting anyone affected by suicide while CASSL also offers additional personal support to leaders seeking to start suicide support ministries
14 May, 2025 05:09 EDT

US & Canada Europe Education

Fuller Seminary pays tribute to 'globally esteemed scholar' of Old Testament, Leslie C. Allen

By Chris Eyte

Fuller Theological Seminary has paid tribute to Leslie C. Allen, a “globally esteemed scholar” of Old Testament studies and former lecturer at London Bible College, who died April 10 in Alhambra, California. He was 89.
14 May, 2025 05:00 EDT

Europe Family & Children Society & Culture Health

UK Christian medical group warns 'misguided' abortion decriminalization plans remove safeguards, put women's lives at risk

By Chris Eyte

The Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) in the U.K. has warned that proposed changes to the country’s abortion laws could jeopardize the health and safety of women and children, calling efforts to decriminalize abortion a “misguided” move that would strip away vital safeguards.
12 May, 2025 03:20 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions Education

Center for Christian and Public Life invests in next generation of faithful civic leaders, seeks 'healthier politics and public life'

By Chris Eyte

The Center for Christianity and Public Life (CCPL), a nonprofit founded in 2022 to promote Christian engagement in civic renewal, reported continued expansion of its programs and influence across the United States as it seeks to foster a more constructive public discourse.
9 May, 2025 09:40 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture Church & Missions

Australian Defence Force launches new Bible edition 20 years after previous release

By Chris Eyte

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) officially launched a new edition of the New International Version (NIV) Bible, two decades after the previous edition was released in 2005.
9 May, 2025 09:20 EDT

US & Canada Education

Freed-Hardeman University President David Shannon to step down after eight years of overseeing 'record-breaking growth'

By Chris Eyte

Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) President David R. Shannon will step down at the end of the 2025–26 academic year after eight years marked by “record-breaking growth and transformational leadership,” the university announced.
8 May, 2025 09:50 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

Mainz Cathedral unveils world’s 'largest Bible page' to honor Gutenberg

By Chris Eyte

Mainz Cathedral in Germany is showcasing the world’s largest Bible page to the public in honor of the 625th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press and producer of the Gutenberg Bible.
8 May, 2025 09:40 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

Evangelical leaders from 56 nations to gather in Berlin for European Congress on Evangelism hosted by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

By Chris Eyte

More than 1,000 evangelical pastors and ministry leaders from 56 countries are expected to gather in Berlin, Germany, for the European Congress on Evangelism later this month. Hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), the event will take place May 27–30 at the JW Marriott hotel.
7 May, 2025 11:40 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

German evangelical leader welcomes Merz victory as chance for stability and Christian witness

By Chris Eyte

A leader of the German Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the prospect of political stability in the country after days of uncertainty in the Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz, who initially failed to secure enough support to become chancellor, has now succeeded on his second attempt.
6 May, 2025 11:22 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Sarah Breuel to step back from public ministry, speaking engagements to focus on spending time with family

By Chris Eyte

Sarah Breuel is stepping back from her role as director of Revive Europe, an evangelistic initiative focused on sparking Christian revival among students across the continent, citing a recent call from God to spend more time with her family.

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