Articles by Chris Eyte
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Christian leaders representing around 80 percent of church members across Australia are gathering in Brisbane this Friday and Saturday (July 11–12) for the Australian Evangelism Roundtable, a landmark meeting focused on uniting believers and boldly evangelising the nation. -
Christian charities fundraising expert shares her opinion on finding and retaining financial donors
Research by Stewardship, a Christian financial support organization, found in its “Generosity Report 2024” that Christians in the U.K. give £73 ($99 USD) per month, 3.2% of their income after tax, to “all causes, including their churches.” That equates to £8 ($10.85 USD) more than the £65 ($88) per month given by non Christians to all charities. Naomi Buckler is the newly appointed (since May 12, 2025) chairperson of Fundraisers in Christian Organisations (FICO), a special interest group of the -
Refugee testimonies and prayer for captives take center stage at Italian evangelical event commemorating World Refugee Sunday
Italian evangelicals gathered in Milan to reflect on the reality of imprisonment faced by refugees—both physical and metaphorical—at a special Refugee Sunday event hosted by the Elim-affiliated Sorgente di Vita Church in Sesto San Giovanni. -
Samaritan’s Purse and BGEA deploy relief teams after Texas floods claim more than 100 lives
Christian aid agency Samaritan’s Purse, through its North American Ministries (NAM), and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Rapid Response Team (BGEA-RRT) have jointly deployed staff and equipment to support communities devastated by severe flooding in central Texas, which tragically left more than 100 dead, including girls attending a Christian summer camp. -
Many Canadians remain ignorant of expansion in euthanasia laws, says evangelical body
Many Canadians remain unaware that euthanasia laws have expanded and further legal changes - such as allowing self-termination for mental illness alone - are proposed by lawmakers, according to the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC). -
‘No kidding!’ Mom walks 580 miles with baby goat to raise awareness, fight human trafficking
A Christian trafficking ministry leader is trekking 580 miles across three U.S. states with her pet goat named “Freedom” to raise money for trafficked women. Britney Higgs, 35, a mom-of-four children and both founder and chief executive officer of HER Campaign is aiming to raise $580,000 USD through the "Walk for Her" hiking trek, reflecting a thousand dollars for each mile walked with her goat, during her quest to raise awareness on the issue. -
Quarter of Americans fear they or a loved one could be deported, study finds
Latest figures show that a quarter of all adults in the U.S. (23%) are worrying that they, or a loved one, could be deported from the country in the near future. Pew Research Center released the findings after conducting a survey earlier last month (June 2-8, 2025). The percentage figure of those concerned about deportation has increased from 19 percent in March. It also shows the issue troubles those politically supporting the Democrats more than Republicans. -
Swiss Evangelical Alliance opposes egg donation plans for women in Switzerland
The Swiss Evangelical Alliance (Schweizerische Evangelische Allianz, SEA) has strongly opposed a government proposal to legalize egg donation for women, warning that it raises serious ethical concerns and risks the exploitation of vulnerable donors. -
Italy urged to broaden religious freedom protections
Christian groups on Monday (June 30) called on Italy to broaden religious freedoms to protect a wider range of church denominations at the U.N. Human Rights Council (HRC). -
Evangelical body welcomes US pause on deporting immigrant laborers in agriculture and hospitality
The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has welcomed a recent U.S. government decision to halt arrests and deportations of non-criminal immigrants working in agriculture and hospitality—calling the policy shift a step toward greater stability for immigrant families, American communities, and the churches they attend. -
Bill in Spain would imprison those helping people who desire sexual/gender healing
The Spanish Evangelical Alliance (Alianza Evangélica Española/AEE) has publicly denounced a bill that would imprison pastors and others helping those wishing to leave a practicing homosexual lifestyle or reconcile their gender identity with their gender. -
Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls on display at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, U.S.
Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls, including a rare manuscript outlining the beliefs and structure of the ancient Qumran sect, are now on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The scrolls are part of the ongoing “Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition,” hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI), marking the final rotation before the exhibit closes on Sept. 2.
