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

27 Mar, 2025 07:50 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

‘Pre-revival, not post-Christian’: Student revival movement gains momentum in Europe with spring event planned in London

By Chris Eyte

Revive Europe, an evangelistic initiative focused on sparking Christian revival among students across the continent, is training and releasing 100 emerging leaders ahead of the upcoming Awakening Project gathering in London this spring. The three-day event, set for April 30 to May 2 in Hackney, London, will bring together student revival leaders and supportive adults for worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship.
27 Mar, 2025 07:20 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture Religious Freedom

In UN report, evangelicals highlight social instability in Portugal, express concern that new law could criminalize religious views

By Chris Eyte

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), together with its national member the Portuguese Evangelical Alliance (Aliança Evangélica Portuguesa, or AEP) representing 355 local churches, expressed concern over political instability, rising populism, racism, xenophobia, and restrictions on religious freedom in Portugal during the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
26 Mar, 2025 07:04 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Church Army UK & Ireland facing difficult decisions amid restructuring due to financial pressures

By Chris Eyte

Church Army UK & Ireland, a registered missional charity focused on evangelism among marginalized communities, has issued an urgent call for prayer as it faces severe financial strain—warning that job redundancies are “likely” and that “significant changes to the way we work” are imminent.
25 Mar, 2025 12:52 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Churches in Geneva struggle with new requirement on relation to state

By Chris Eyte

Authorities now require churches in Geneva, Switzerland, to sign a “declaration of commitment” or risk restrictions on organizing public events, chaplaincy services and a clampdown on voluntary donations, sources said.
25 Mar, 2025 08:05 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

'Are you happy?' - World Happiness Report 2025 says caring and sharing key to lasting joy

By Chris Eyte

The World Happiness Report 2025, released by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, highlights the transformative power of caring and sharing in fostering happiness, both for those who give and receive.
25 Mar, 2025 07:55 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

'It’s a hiatus, not the end': Carl Beech steps back from ministry leadership amid Parkinson's disease and diabetes

By Chris Eyte

U.K. evangelist Carl Beech has publicly announced he is stepping down from his role as President of Christian Vision for Men (CVM) and Edge Ministries to focus on other projects and his health battles with Parkinson’s Disease and Diabetes. CVM is a renowned national men’s ministry, which organizes events and social networks for men including the annual evangelistic event, “The Gathering,” which has seen countless men from all walks of life surrender their lives to Christ.
25 Mar, 2025 07:49 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Canadian church leaders invited to join survey on loneliness and social isolation amid national loneliness crisis

By Chris Eyte

With loneliness and social isolation reaching crisis levels in Canada—especially among youth—church leaders are being called on to share how their communities are responding, through a new national survey launched by Christian think tank Cardus.
24 Mar, 2025 09:10 EDT

Europe Africa US & Canada Church & Missions

Gafcon G25 conference emphasizes renewal, Biblical authority, and raising the next generation of leaders

By Chris Eyte

Leaders from Gafcon, a global Anglican movement committed to restoring biblical values to the heart of the Anglican Communion, gathered March 12 for their annual “G25” conference with a central focus on raising the next generation of bishops.
21 Mar, 2025 11:50 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Swiss Evangelical Alliance paper explores AI and Church: 'Pandora's box can no longer be closed' but AI can be 'blessing'

By Chris Eyte

A new working paper released by the Swiss Evangelical Alliance (Schweizerische Evangelische Allianz/SEA) aims to guide churches, Christian organizations, and ministry leaders through the complex ethical, theological and practical questions raised by artificial intelligence (AI). Developed by a specialist group of academics and technologists, the paper encourages a proactive response to the growing impact of AI on faith communities.
20 Mar, 2025 06:20 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture

Report highlights lack of awareness, gaps in policies for older people with disabilities in Australia

By Chris Eyte

A newly released policy report by two Australian sight-saving and support organizations has identified critical gaps in policies and programs that undermine the welfare of older people with disabilities.
20 Mar, 2025 06:10 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

European Evangelical Alliance moves legal office to Germany, appoints new EU representative

By Chris Eyte

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has relocated its legal seat from Switzerland to Germany to strengthen its political engagement within the European Union (EU) and has appointed a new representative in Brussels, Belgium.
19 Mar, 2025 08:45 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

David Westlake steps down as head of IJM UK after eight years, Biju Matthew steps in as interim CEO

By Chris Eyte

David Westlake is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer (CEO) of International Justice Mission (IJM) UK, a Christian anti-trafficking and anti-violence non governmental organization (NGO) after eight years in charge. No reason was given for his departure. Biju Matthew, based in London and with 14 years of experience working for IJM, most recently as vice president of strategy and operations for IJM Africa & Europe, is acting as Interim CEO until a replacement for Westlake is ann

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