Articles by Chris Eyte
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) officially launched a new edition of the New International Version (NIV) Bible, two decades after the previous edition was released in 2005. -
Freed-Hardeman University President David Shannon to step down after eight years of overseeing 'record-breaking growth'
Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) President David R. Shannon will step down at the end of the 2025–26 academic year after eight years marked by “record-breaking growth and transformational leadership,” the university announced. -
Mainz Cathedral unveils world’s 'largest Bible page' to honor Gutenberg
Mainz Cathedral in Germany is showcasing the world’s largest Bible page to the public in honor of the 625th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press and producer of the Gutenberg Bible. -
Evangelical leaders from 56 nations to gather in Berlin for European Congress on Evangelism hosted by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
More than 1,000 evangelical pastors and ministry leaders from 56 countries are expected to gather in Berlin, Germany, for the European Congress on Evangelism later this month. Hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), the event will take place May 27–30 at the JW Marriott hotel. -
German evangelical leader welcomes Merz victory as chance for stability and Christian witness
A leader of the German Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the prospect of political stability in the country after days of uncertainty in the Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz, who initially failed to secure enough support to become chancellor, has now succeeded on his second attempt. -
Sarah Breuel to step back from public ministry, speaking engagements to focus on spending time with family
Sarah Breuel is stepping back from her role as director of Revive Europe, an evangelistic initiative focused on sparking Christian revival among students across the continent, citing a recent call from God to spend more time with her family. -
Australian Christian thinktank pledges constructive engagement, vows to defend Christian freedoms following Albanese re-election
In the wake of Australia’s federal election, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) is urging Christians to respond with prayer and public engagement, while vowing to hold lawmakers accountable on key issues affecting religious freedom, family values and free speech. -
Belgium considers euthanasia law expansion to include dementia patients
Belgian lawmakers are weighing a controversial amendment to the country’s 20-year-old euthanasia law that would allow patients diagnosed with dementia to be euthanized, provided they signed a “Declaration of Intent” while still mentally competent. -
Albanese wins re-election in Australia as labor secures majority
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has won re-election, with Australia’s Labor Party securing a clear majority in Parliament, according to projections by local media networks Saturday night. The victory marks a decisive shift in public sentiment amid growing concerns over cost of living, housing affordability, and health care. -
Billy Graham chaplains respond after deadly attack at Filipino festival in Vancouver
Chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) have been deployed to provide emotional and spiritual care following a deadly car-ramming attack that killed 11 people, including a young girl, during the Filipino Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver. -
Southern Baptist membership declines for 18th year, but baptisms see encouraging uptick
Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has fallen for the 18th consecutive year, with total membership now at 12,722,266—the lowest reported since 1974—according to new data released April 30. Despite the decline, the SBC recorded more baptisms in 2024 than in any year since 2017, marking the fourth straight year of growth in baptisms and signaling renewed momentum in evangelism and outreach. -
All Nations Christian College in England appoints Tim Young as new CEO
All Nations Christian College announced April 29 that Tim Young has been appointed as the new chief executive officer. Young served in the Middle East for many years, “helping people and organisations to shape change, build relationships and drive vision,” according to an All Nations press release.
