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

29 Sep, 2025 10:42 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

Thousands attend Brussels evangelism event with Franklin Graham: 'A sign that God is on the move'

By Chris Eyte

More than 14,000 people gathered in Brussels, Belgium, to hear a message about the hope of the gospel from veteran evangelist Franklin Graham, in an event supported by 620 evangelical churches. Graham — son of the late evangelist Rev. Billy Graham and president and CEO of both the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse — delivered the keynote message at the “Festival of Hope” evangelistic outreach at Brussels’ ING Arena on Saturday night, Sept. 27.
29 Sep, 2025 08:10 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture

Canadian church council warns of ‘escalating risks’ for children, urge Prime Minister to appoint Children’s Commissioner

By Chris Eyte

The Canadian Council of Churches has called upon Prime Minister Mark Carney to appoint a Children’s Commissioner to safeguard the needs of children and youths in the country in the face of rising sexploitation and predatory behavior by paedophiles. President of the Council, Rev. Amanda Currie, sent a formal letter on Sept. 8 to Carney on behalf of the churches. Developed by the Commission on Justice and Peace, Ending Sexual Exploitation Working Group, the letter advocates the appointment of a co
29 Sep, 2025 07:54 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture Arts & Media

French evangelical body condemns TV report portraying evangelicals as ultraconservative, homophobic

By Chris Eyte

The Conseil National des Évangéliques de France (CNEF), the leading evangelical alliance in France, denounced a national television program that it says portrayed evangelical Christians as ultraconservative, homophobic and manipulative.
26 Sep, 2025 06:05 EDT

Europe Society & Culture Health

Awareness events call churches to consider global impact of avoidable blindness

By Chris Eyte

A U.K.-based Christian charity is calling on churches to prayerfully consider the needs of people living with avoidable blindness. Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Sunday, set for Oct. 12, follows World Sight Day on Oct. 9, an international awareness event that this year includes a global photo competition on eye health.
26 Sep, 2025 05:35 EDT

Europe

Singer Jonathan Ogden releases NIGHT, a deeply personal album of grief and hope

By Chris Eyte

Singer-songwriter Jonathan Ogden has released what he calls his most personal project yet — an album titled NIGHT, born out of grief after losing both parents and a romantic relationship. The 13-track record, released Sept. 12, explores how God’s presence sustained him through heartbreak, loss and loneliness.
24 Sep, 2025 13:05 EDT

Oceania Church & Missions Health

Australian churches to explore inclusion of neurodivergent Christians at Melbourne conference

By Chris Eyte

Churches in Australia are being encouraged to learn how to better welcome and include neurodivergent Christians at an upcoming conference, “Belonging by Design,” to be held Oct. 17–18 at Crossway Baptist Church in Burwood East, Melbourne. Organized by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne in partnership with ministry resource group Intergen, the event is designed to highlight the voices of neurodivergent followers of Jesus, along with their families, carers and advocates. Organizers say the gatherin
23 Sep, 2025 13:09 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

State blocks registration of Protestant church in Azerbaijan

By Chris Eyte

Officials in Azerbaijan refuse to register a Protestant church in the city of Sumgait, according to rights group Forum 18.
22 Sep, 2025 15:15 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

Assemblies of God General Council’s General Secretary Donna Barrett to retire after cancer battle

By Chris Eyte

General Secretary Donna L. Barrett of the General Council of the Assemblies of God will retire at the end of 2025, closing a historic tenure marked by her role as the first woman to hold an executive office in the Pentecostal denomination.
19 Sep, 2025 01:30 EDT

Oceania Health

Australians in remote regions face shortage in care services, Anglican service reports

By Chris Eyte

Australians living in remote and regional areas face growing gaps in essential care services, according to a new Anglicare Australia report. The study says services that support older people, families, and vulnerable groups are stretched thin, underfunded, and unable to keep up with demand.
17 Sep, 2025 09:35 EDT

Oceania Family & Children Society & Culture Health

'A quarter of the next generation of Australians are missing', says Love Australia ahead of public march against abortion

By Chris Eyte

A public walk in Sydney this weekend will highlight opposition to abortion under the theme “Love the next generation.” The event, organized by Love Sydney, a branch of the pro-life group Love Australia, will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, in Hyde Park. Organizers said the annual “Love Sydney, Walk for Life” is intended as a family-friendly event to remember children lost to abortion, which remains legal in New South Wales up to birth.
17 Sep, 2025 00:30 EDT

Oceania Family & Children

New Zealand halts overseas adoptions amid abuse reports, Christian groups welcome reform

By Chris Eyte

New Zealand has temporarily blocked overseas adoptions of its children after revelations that some convicted sex offenders were able to adopt, prompting swift government action and strong backing from Christian organizations and child protection advocates who say reform is long overdue.
16 Sep, 2025 07:10 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Data Society & Culture

Human error exposes email addresses of Church of England abuse survivors

By Chris Eyte

Human error led to nearly 200 private email addresses linked to a redress scheme for Church of England abuse survivors being publicly disclosed. Kennedys, a global law firm based in the U.S., has worked with the Church of England to develop the Redress Scheme for survivors of church abuse to receive financial redress, therapeutic and spiritual support.

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