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

1 May, 2025 06:15 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

Southern Baptist membership declines for 18th year, but baptisms see encouraging uptick

By Chris Eyte

Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has fallen for the 18th consecutive year, with total membership now at 12,722,266—the lowest reported since 1974—according to new data released April 30. Despite the decline, the SBC recorded more baptisms in 2024 than in any year since 2017, marking the fourth straight year of growth in baptisms and signaling renewed momentum in evangelism and outreach.
30 Apr, 2025 12:50 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

All Nations Christian College in England appoints Tim Young as new CEO

By Chris Eyte

All Nations Christian College announced April 29 that Tim Young has been appointed as the new chief executive officer. Young served in the Middle East for many years, “helping people and organisations to shape change, build relationships and drive vision,” according to an All Nations press release.
29 Apr, 2025 07:15 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Mark Carney emphasizes humility after Liberals win Canada's national election, takes strong stand against Trump

By Chris Eyte

Mark Carney has solidified his position as prime minister of Canada after his Liberal Party won the country’s national election held yesterday (April 28) with the electorate reportedly influenced by his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and controversial pledge to make the country the 51st state of the U.S.
22 Apr, 2025 12:50 EDT

US & Canada Africa Asia Latin America Family & Children

Hidden public health crisis led to alarming increase in orphanhood in US and globally, family-based care critical, experts say

By Chris Eyte

Nearly 3 million children in the United States have lost a parent or grandparent caregiver over the past two decades, revealing what experts are calling a hidden public health crisis. The scale of orphanhood, driven largely by drug overdoses and other “deaths of despair,” mirrors similar trends in countries such as Colombia, Brazil and across parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
22 Apr, 2025 05:01 EDT

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

Churches called to ‘compel’ people with disabilities into fellowship, says Joni and Friends VP

By Chris Eyte

Seventy million adults in the U.S.—one in four—have a disability, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As churches confront this growing reality, Joni and Friends International Disability Center is urging congregations to actively welcome and disciple those living with disabilities.
15 Apr, 2025 18:10 EDT

Europe US & Canada Education

Leveraging artificial intelligence for theological education: ‘AI is not a human, it is a tool’

By Chris Eyte Timothy Goropevsek

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping global education, theological institutions are wrestling with what the future looks like for Christian learning and leadership. At the recent Global Consultation of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE), held from March 3–7 in Tirana, Albania, one of the discussions revolved around the intersection of faith and innovation: how AI is being understood and applied in evangelical theological education.
15 Apr, 2025 11:11 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

'Quiet Revival': Bible Society report shows young people in England and Wales turning to church

By Chris Eyte

Church attendance is on the rise in England and Wales, especially among younger generations, marking a significant reversal in decades-long trends, according to a new report from the Bible Society. The report, The Quiet Revival, is based on two datasets compiled by YouGov: one from 2018 with 19,101 adults and another from 2024 with 13,146 adults in England and Wales. It found that younger people, particularly young men, are leading a surge in church attendance.
15 Apr, 2025 06:30 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Most US church leaders believe in climate change but rarely talk about it, study finds

By Chris Eyte

While most U.S. church leaders believe in human-caused climate change, few regularly discuss the issue with their congregations, according to a recent study. The findings were published March 25 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal in a study titled Most Christian American religious leaders silently believe in climate change, and informing their congregation can help open dialogue.
10 Apr, 2025 00:00 EDT

US & Canada Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture

Jesus film project reaches 2,200th language translation with release in Côte d’Ivoire dialect: 'mission is far from over'

By Chris Eyte

The Jesus Film Project, a ministry of Cru based in Orlando, Florida, has reached a major milestone with the 2,200th language translation of the Jesus film. The latest version was released in Bouna, a dialect of the Kulango language spoken in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
8 Apr, 2025 11:37 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

German politicians urged to heed role of religious freedom commissioner

By Chris Eyte

As coalitions negotiate to form a new government in Germany, the president of the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) is calling for them to see the office of the Commissioner for Religious Freedom as an “essential element” of foreign policy.
8 Apr, 2025 05:25 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

YWAM England responds to spiritual abuse allegations in news reports: 'deeply regret harmful experiences'

By Chris Eyte

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) England has issued an official response following allegations of spiritual abuse and coercive practices reported in The Guardian and The Observer. The reports detailed claims from former young missionaries who said they were left “traumatized” after experiencing controlling behavior and religious shaming within the international Christian organization.
7 Apr, 2025 11:32 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Nurse who called transgender prisoner “Mister” suspended without explanation

By Chris Eyte

A Christian nurse in England who had been punished for saying “Mister” to a transgender prisoner has been suspended without explanation on a vague allegation of potential “gross misconduct,” according to a Christian rights group.

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