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

18 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

Oceania Church & Missions

Evangelical leader in New Zealand calls on believers to not 'keep the good news quiet'

By Chris Eyte

Many New Zealanders are “unbelieving, apathetic, distracted, confused, and spiritually resistant,” says Dr Stuart Lange, national director of the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN) and senior research fellow at Laidlaw College. But “the world has always been like that, in every time and place,” he adds as he encourages Christians to talk about their faith with others.
18 Jul, 2024 04:07 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Christian refugee charity head welcomes King Charles III comments on modernizing asylum system

By Chris Eyte

A Christian migration expert has given a cautious “welcome” to the new U.K. Labour Government’s plans to redevelop the asylum and immigration system, announced Wednesday, July 17, by King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament. The king revealed the proposals as part of the monarch’s traditional speech unveiling the government’s legislative plans for the near future.
17 Jul, 2024 08:07 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Evangelical theologians in Europe to explore ‘evangelical identity’ at upcoming conference marking 50 years since Lausanne evangelism congress

By Chris Eyte

‘Evangelical identity in Europe Today: Unity in Diversity’ will be the thematic focus of the 2024 conference for the Fellowship of European Evangelical Theologians (FEET) this summer. FEET is organizing the event in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lausanne Movement, alongside the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and Sdružení Evangelikálních Teologů (SET), an evangelical body for Czech theologians.
17 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

Canadian conservative opposition leader criticized for visiting churches, amid negative view of evangelicals in society

By Chris Eyte

Political commentators in Canada questioned Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre's priorities for his appearances in three evangelical churches in Toronto on a recent Sunday, one day before Canada Day on July 1, while ignoring Pride events, according to the Global News.
15 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Keith Grafham appointed long-term CEO for 24-7 Prayer International following swift leadership changes

By Chris Eyte

A new chief executive officer (CEO) has been appointed for 24-7 Prayer International, based in Woking, Surrey, England, following an announcement by the charity’s trustees, and after a former CEO resigned following complaints about his leadership style. keith Grafham will take on his new role from Sept 1. He has been involved in senior leadership within the 24-7 prayer movement over the past four years and currently works as international director for nation development, helping national leaders
15 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

Caribbean Family & Children

Christian 'smiling' accountant named Jamaican Father of the Year 2024

By Chris Eyte

A “smiling” accountant has expressed gratitude to God after being awarded the prestigious title of ‘Jamaican Father of the Year 2024’. “I am grateful to God for all He has blessed me with thus far and humbled each day by His grace and mercy towards me and my family,” commented Forskin.
12 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

A third of US Christians believe AI is better or equal to humans at developing Bible-based sermons

By Chris Eyte

While vast majorities still consider humans better at personal tasks, almost a third of Christian adults (32 percent) believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is better or equal to humans in writing and developing sermons vocalizing the word of God, according to a nationwide survey of Christian and non-Christian adults in the United States.
11 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

New Tearfund Canada head focuses on unleashing power of local church to create genuine, lasting impact

By Chris Eyte

Tearfund Canada, based in Markham, Ontario, has announced the appointment of Trisha Okenge as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director from Sept. 1. At the center of lasting impact is an empowered local church, she says.
11 Jul, 2024 05:07 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

More US evangelicals continue to visit churches regularly in person than before pandemic, research reveals

By Chris Eyte

More evangelicals in the United States are visiting churches in person regularly than before the pandemic according to latest research looking at how Covid-19 has affected the churchgoing habits of believers.
10 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

Churches: stop thinking ‘if’ a crisis will happen, start thinking ‘when', says media expert Phil Cooke

By Chris Eyte

As stories about sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and other scandals in churches continue to hit the media headlines, it's critical that pastors and leaders prepare what to do "when" and not "if" a crisis hits, says Phil Cooke. Christian Daily International approached the renowned media consultant, TV producer and author about his latest book ‘Church on Trial: How to protect your congregation, mission, and reputation during a crisis’.
9 Jul, 2024 21:07 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Anglicans face deeper rift after General Synod steps closer to backing standalone blessing services for same-sex couples

By Chris Eyte

A widening split could affect the Church of England (C of E) following opposition by evangelicals to the General Synod approving the prospect of trialing a standalone blessing service for homosexual couples. Clergy are currently allowed to bless gay couple’s marriages in regular C of E services. Yet a motion at the debate passed to remove restrictions on using “Prayers of Love and Faith” at standalone services for same-sex couples. The initiative also caters for “pastoral reassurance” to support
8 Jul, 2024 08:07 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Evangelical body in France calls on Christians to demonstrate “another society is possible” after surprise election leaves Assemblée Nationale paralyzed

By Chris Eyte

The National Council of French Evangelicals (CNEF) has called on churches in France to demonstrate “another society is possible” after the chaotic stalemate following the left-wing’s surprise success in the second round national election vote for the Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly) yesterday, Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron has pleaded with his Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to stay temporarily after he tendered his resignation, to ensure stability after the controversial vote.

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