Articles by Chris Eyte
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Organizers of a national Anglican conference on domestic and family violence are calling on more Christian men to attend, emphasizing the vital role they can play in creating safer communities for women and children. -
Evangelical leader welcomes award-winning AXA campaign adding ‘and domestic violence’ to insurance policies
A groundbreaking campaign by global insurance giant AXA has won the top honor at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for redefining how insurance can respond to domestic violence. A leading evangelical voice on women's rights welcomed the initiative as a “good idea” and “needed” to protect women in vulnerable situations. -
First practicing lesbian bishop elected as Archbishop of Wales
A practising lesbian bishop has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Wales for the Anglican Church—the first time a woman has held the role—after her predecessor stepped down following a safeguarding review about “errors of judgement” about the working culture at Bangor Cathedral. -
World’s longest-serving Sunday school teacher honoured for nearly 74 years of service
An English woman has been honored for her official recognition as the world’s longest serving Sunday school teacher at her local church — notching up 73 years and counting. Guinness World Records first officially recognised Pam Knowles, longstanding Sunday school teacher at St Anne’s, Aigburth, Liverpool on Jan. 12 for serving at that time for 73 years and 104 days. She is still teaching. St Anne’s church held a presentation to mark Knowles’ hard work and achievement on July 13, the final Sund -
Free Churches in Austria appoint first female secretary general
The Free Churches in Austria (Freikirchen in Österreich, FKÖ) have appointed their first female secretary general, marking a historic milestone in the evangelical church network’s leadership. Claudia Krupensky officially introduced herself in her new role through a news update published by the Evangelical Alliance Austria. -
Spurgeon’s Bible College in London closes after 169 years following sudden loss of funding
Spurgeon’s College in London, a leading Baptist theological institution founded by Charles Spurgeon in 1856, announced its immediate closure on July 31 after 169 years of continuous operation—citing financial insolvency and the sudden loss of critical funding support. -
IJM calls for more preventative action from Australian government on UN trafficking awareness day
On the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), International Justice Mission (IJM) called on the Australian government to demonstrate stronger political leadership in addressing modern slavery and transnational human trafficking, which continue to escalate across Southeast Asia and within Australian borders. -
Founded in 1828, historic Church of England newspaper halts publication following owner’s passing
One of the world’s oldest continuously published faith-based newspapers has suspended printing operations following the death of its longtime owner, casting uncertainty over the future of a historic voice in Anglican journalism. The Church of England Newspaper will halt publication “until further notice,” according to Editor Andrew Carey. -
Interview: Keswick Convention marks 150 years of gospel-centered transformation and global reach
As the Keswick Convention celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, the historic gathering has reaffirmed its calling to gospel-centered transformation while embracing its growing influence on the global church. Under the theme “Transformed,” this year’s event highlights both continuity and change—faithful to its spiritual roots yet increasingly relevant to a diverse, interconnected world. -
After UN court says countries can sue over climate damage, Christian leader warns: ‘The real crisis is spiritual’
In a landmark legal development with global implications, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on July 23 that countries can be held legally accountable for breaching climate obligations under international law—a move that allows poorer nations to sue wealthier ones for contributing to climate change. -
Fourth annual IPAC meeting strengthens global Anglican–Pentecostal cooperation in mission and service
A shared commitment to global mission and service was reaffirmed during the fourth annual meeting of the International Pentecostal–Anglican Commission (IPAC), as delegates explored ways to deepen cooperation between the two Christian traditions. -
Mark Short appointed as new Anglican Primate in Australia, 'first evangelical since 1982'
A former journalist and evangelical—Right Rev Dr Mark Short, Bishop of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn— has been confirmed to be the next Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia. In a Facebook post, the Canberra Declaration stated: “For the first time since 1982, an evangelical bishop — Mark Short — will serve as the national leader of Australia’s Anglican Church.” In a public statement (July 21), the Archbishop of Sydney, Kanishka Raffel, himself an evangelical Christian, welcomed the
