Articles by Chris Eyte
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American sprint star Noah Lyles and his fiancée, Jamaican relay athlete Junelle Bromfield, publicly professed their Christian faith in a joint baptism at Alive Church in Orlando, Florida. A video of the moment was shared Sunday, Sept. 28, on Instagram. The couple, both Olympic medalists, were immersed together as Lyles posted the Bible verse Joshua 24:15: “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” -
Thousands attend Brussels evangelism event with Franklin Graham: 'A sign that God is on the move'
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. -
Canadian church council warns of ‘escalating risks’ for children, urge Prime Minister to appoint Children’s Commissioner
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 -
French evangelical body condemns TV report portraying evangelicals as ultraconservative, homophobic
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. -
Awareness events call churches to consider global impact of avoidable blindness
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. -
Singer Jonathan Ogden releases NIGHT, a deeply personal album of grief and hope
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. -
Australian churches to explore inclusion of neurodivergent Christians at Melbourne conference
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 -
State blocks registration of Protestant church in Azerbaijan
Officials in Azerbaijan refuse to register a Protestant church in the city of Sumgait, according to rights group Forum 18. -
Assemblies of God General Council’s General Secretary Donna Barrett to retire after cancer battle
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. -
Australians in remote regions face shortage in care services, Anglican service reports
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. -
'A quarter of the next generation of Australians are missing', says Love Australia ahead of public march against abortion
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. -
New Zealand halts overseas adoptions amid abuse reports, Christian groups welcome reform
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.
