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

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.
11 Feb, 2025 12:02 EST

Europe Religious Freedom

UK police continue to harass pro-life advocates near abortion clinics

By Chris Eyte

Police in Birmingham, England reprimanded a pro-life advocate for praying silently near an abortion clinic, just months after a judge ruled police must pay her compensation for wrongly arresting her twice for the same activity.
11 Feb, 2025 06:34 EST

Latin America Asia Church & Missions

Partnering with thousands of churches, Franklin and Will Graham to hold evangelistic events on five continents in 2025

By Chris Eyte

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is requesting prayer support as it embarks on ambitious plans to share the good news of Jesus Christ on five continents in 2025—North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The BGEA is partnering with thousands of local churches for evangelistic celebrations scheduled throughout the year.
11 Feb, 2025 06:22 EST

Europe Church & Missions

Anglican Communion refutes claims that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are barred from Holy Communion

By Chris Eyte

The Anglican Communion has denied media reports that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are being banned from Holy Communion services.
10 Feb, 2025 06:10 EST

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

US evangelical leaders call on Trump to resume 'effective' foreign aid: 'America’s generosity, leadership, moral reputation are points of pride'

By Chris Eyte

A group of Evangelical Christian leaders expressed concern about the Trump administration’s executive stop work orders affecting foreign aid programs, after meeting the U.S. President at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. on Feb. 6. During a joint online press briefing the same day, they acknowledged the need for reform but warned that the abrupt funding cut risked upending long-standing effective programs that have saved lives across the world.
9 Feb, 2025 20:50 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture

Most Americans don’t believe God cares about the outcome of Super Bowl, latest research suggests

By Chris Eyte

Americans may be divided when it comes to supporting teams for the Super Bowl American football competition but they mostly agree that God doesn’t care who wins and he does not determine the game’s winner. Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers (25-22) at the Super Bowl LVIII Final, winning the 2023 season last February 11 (2024), watched on television by nearly 124 million U.S. viewers, reportedly the largest TV viewing audience in the nation’s history.
6 Feb, 2025 08:20 EST

Europe Church & Missions

Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder Jack Hemmings AFC dies aged 103

By Chris Eyte

Tributes have been paid to Jack Hemmings AFC, co-founder of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), who has passed away at the age of 103. Hemmings, a former Royal Air Force (RAF) squadron leader and pilot, from Horam, East Sussex, England, died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 24, according to a press statement by MAF.
5 Feb, 2025 05:24 EST

Europe Church & Missions

Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual harassment allegations by two women, yet resigns due to untenable situation

By Chris Eyte

The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned from his position after two women, including the Bishop of Chelmsford, accused him of sexual harrassment. The Rt. Revd. Dr. John Perumbalath published a statement on Jan. 30 on the diocese website saying that the reason behind his resignation was the untenable situation since the media reports, and that it should not be understood as an admission of guilt.
4 Feb, 2025 08:05 EST

Oceania Society & Culture

Mission Australia urges government action to respond to rising homelessness crisis

By Chris Eyte

Mission Australia is urging the federal government to take immediate action following a new report highlighting a rise in Australians experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The national Christian charity responded to the "2025 Report on Government Services - Housing and Homelessness," released on Jan. 20, with a public statement emphasizing the urgent need for intervention.
23 Jan, 2025 06:45 EST

Europe Asia Church & Missions

Liebenzeller Mission celebrates 50 years of partnership in Bangladesh

By Chris Eyte

Liebenzeller Mission International marked 50 years of spreading the gospel in Bangladesh with festive events honoring its longstanding partnership with the Bangladesh Baptist Church Sangha (BBCS), a network of 350 churches, 150 pastors, and 20,000 members across 10 districts.
22 Jan, 2025 07:02 EST

Asia Family & Children Society & Culture Migration

Trump suspends refugee program citing public safety, national security as 'paramount considerations'

By Chris Eyte

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on his first day back in office to suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) for at least four months, a move that has raised concerns among refugee advocates. The suspension, announced Jan. 20, led to an immediate halt in the resettlement of 1,660 Afghan refugees, including unaccompanied children hoping to reunite with families in the U.S., according to media reports.

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