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

4 Jun, 2025 06:55 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

Most US pastors remain committed to their calling, latest Lifeway Research

By Chris Eyte

99 percent of church pastors remain committed to their calling and work, according to latest research published (June 2) by Lifeway Research. A survey of 1,500 evangelical and Black Protestant pastors found that only one in 100 pastors leave the ministry each year. At the same time, the percentage of pastors leaving for reasons other than retirement or death has remained statistically unchanged over the past decade: 1.3% in 2015, 1.5% in 2021 and 1.2% in 2025.
3 Jun, 2025 04:59 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

'Let’s increase the desire for life': evangelical body warns against France’s newly introduced right-to-die bill

By Chris Eyte

France’s leading evangelical body has condemned a newly approved assisted dying bill as a violation of human dignity, warning that it threatens society’s moral foundation and endangers its most vulnerable members. n and endangers its most vulnerable members. The Conseil National des Évangéliques de France (CNEF) issued a strongly worded letter to lawmakers ahead of the May 27 vote in the National Assembly, which passed the measure by 305 to 199.
31 May, 2025 20:25 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

'Do the work of the evangelist, fulfill your ministry,' Franklin Graham urges as evangelism congress concludes in Berlin

By Chris Eyte

“Do the work of the evangelist, fulfill your ministry!” Franklin Graham implored delegates as the European Congress on Evangelism officially ended on Friday (May 30) after four days of Bible teaching, excited discussions and much prayer involving 1,000 evangelical leaders from 55 countries.
30 May, 2025 07:20 EDT

US & Canada Migration Church & Missions Society & Culture

‘Trusted bridges’: Canadian church leaders urge government to partner with faith communities on immigrant integration

By Chris Eyte

Amid rising immigration to Canada—where one in four residents is foreign-born—nine church pastors have offered candid insights into how governments can better support immigrant integration, emphasizing the often-overlooked role of faith communities as trusted bridges between newcomers and Canadian society. Their perspectives were published in a new research report by Cardus, a Christian nonpartisan think tank based in Ontario, which calls for closer collaboration between government agencies and
30 May, 2025 06:02 EDT

Europe US & Canada Education Church & Missions

‘Justice has been done, mercy experienced’: Charles Price unpacks the meaning of justification at Berlin evangelism congress

By Chris Eyte

A powerful and deeply theological exposition on the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection captivated delegates Tuesday (May 28) at the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany. Delivered by Rev. Charles Price, the address urged evangelists across the continent to boldly center their message on the cross of Christ—a theme he described as indispensable to authentic gospel proclamation.
30 May, 2025 05:41 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

'In a time of war, the gospel is unstoppable,' says Ukrainian church leader who talks of hundreds of thousands coming to faith

By Chris Eyte

As war continues to devastate Ukraine, a powerful spiritual revival is unfolding amid the ruins, according to Ukrainian evangelist David Karcha, who told a gathering of European church leaders that in a time of war, the gospel becomes unstoppable.
30 May, 2025 05:29 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture Migration

'Take advantage of the moment,' Franklin Graham urges evangelicals to share good news of Jesus with migrants in Europe

By Chris Eyte

In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International/Christian Post on a wide range of issues, evangelist Franklin Graham has urged evangelicals to “take advantage of the moment” by boldly proclaiming the good news of Jesus to migrants finding refuge on the continent of Europe.
29 May, 2025 05:29 EDT

US & Canada Europe Church & Missions

[Exclusive interview] 'God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things': Greg Laurie reflects on evangelistic calling and legacy of Billy Graham

By Chris Eyte

Greg Laurie, a prominent evangelist and pastor whose ministry has seen over one million commitments to Christ, shared insights on the calling and character of an evangelist in an exclusive interview ahead of addressing the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin. Drawing from his decades-long friendship with Billy Graham and his own journey, Laurie urged fellow evangelists to stay rooted in the gospel, preach with clarity, a
28 May, 2025 14:46 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

'Only God can solve this': Franklin Graham meets Zelenskyy, calls for prayer at Berlin congress

By Chris Eyte

In a surprise announcement at the European Congress on Evangelism Tuesday evening, evangelist Franklin Graham revealed he had met earlier that day with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to pray for peace amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, urging delegates to join him in interceding for an end to the conflict.
28 May, 2025 10:50 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

Evangelize and obey God despite hardships, Franklin Graham challenges delegates at European Congress on Evangelism

By Chris Eyte

Evangelist Franklin Graham opened the European Congress on Evangelism Monday, May 27, with a passionate call for Christians to preach “the whole gospel” without compromise, warning that a secularized and confused world will not be reached by a watered-down message. “These are our orders,” he told 1,000 evangelical leaders from 56 countries. “Let’s preach it with power.”
27 May, 2025 13:05 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions Family & Children

'Young evangelists need to be encouraged,' says Franklin Graham as he casts vision for European Congress on Evangelism

By Chris Eyte

Young evangelists need encouragement to share the simple yet powerful message of the gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Graham is also the convenor of the European Congress on Evangelism, a four-day event beginning today (May 27) that brings together 1,000 evangelical and ministry leaders from 56 countries at the JW Marriott Hotel in Berlin, Germany.
27 May, 2025 07:40 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

New strategic faith lead to strengthen role of churches in England’s social prescribing efforts

By Chris Eyte

The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has announced a new two-year initiative to strengthen the contribution of faith communities to social prescribing across England. The project, announced May 22, will create a Strategic Lead for Faith and Social Prescribing role within NASP. The effort is being funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust and supported by the Good Faith Partnership (GFP).

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