Articles by Chris Eyte
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Syrian Christians continue to live out their faith with resilience, sharing the hope of Jesus Christ amid ongoing political turmoil and violence. As their country faces deepening instability, they navigate daily hardships, including power outages, water shortages, and threats to their safety. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast in their mission, offering spiritual and practical support to their communities while calling for prayers and divine intervention. -
Australian Christian housing charity urges government to increase unemployment payments, highlights long-term benefits
For the third consecutive year, a parliamentary committee has outlined key measures to combat poverty, and Mission Australia, a Christian not-for-profit provider of community and housing services, is urging the government to adopt the “consistently recommended” reforms. -
US evangelical body calls for compassion and aid to help refugees and the poor, while acknowledging need for reform
The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible stewardship of U.S. resources while urging compassion for vulnerable populations. In a newly adopted motion, the organization calls on the federal government to maintain international aid programs and work with faith-based organizations to support those in need at home and abroad. -
Canadian evangelical body urges government to retain religious charities' status amid proposed policy changes
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has voiced strong concerns over government plans to remove the advancement of religion as a charitable purpose, emphasizing the significant contributions religious organizations make to Canadian society through social services, volunteerism, and community support. -
Anglican evangelical ethicist laments 'considerable confusion', raises ‘serious questions’ about next Archbishop of Canterbury appointment
A key figure in the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has called for greater transparency in the decision-making process for choosing the next Archbishop of Canterbury, who will lead the worldwide Anglican Communion. -
'Brain drain', societal instability pose challenges in the Caribbean but there is hope for revival, head of theological association says
Many highly trained theological graduates are leaving the Caribbean due to economic and political challenges, contributing to a “brain drain” that affects local churches, according to Anthony Oliver, president of the Caribbean Evangelical Theological Association in Trinidad. He believes a spiritual revival is needed to address both this exodus and the region’s high crime rates, as the Caribbean—known for its tourism—is also among the most violent in the Americas, with some of the worst murder ra -
Christian legal rights group publishes damning report against pro-lobby’s push to normalize prostitution
A Christian legal rights group has issued a damning report highlighting the "shattered lives" suffered by millions of women exploited into prostitution, in reaction to International Women’s Day by the United Nations. The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) published "Prostitution: The Liberalisation Lobby in Europe" in the same week that the U.N. marked the global women’s event on Saturday (March 8), this year calling for equal rights under the theme, "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights, Equ -
3,000 gather for 14th Congress of Christian Leaders in Germany: leading courageously into the future
“Leading courageously. Shaping the future.” This was the central theme of the biennial Congress of Christian Leaders (Kongress Christlicher Führungskräfte/KCF), which brought together 3,000 participants from Germany and abroad this past week. Organized by the evangelical news agency IDEA, the event explored how Christian values can help shape leaders to successfully navigate challenging times. -
Refugee Highway Partnership highlights detention centers as focus for this year's World Refugee Sunday in June
The Refugee Highway Partnership (RHP) is calling on churches and individuals to honor World Refugee Sunday 2025 by responding to Jesus’ words—“I was in prison, and you came to visit me” (Matthew 25:36). Observed annually on the Sunday before or after World Refugee Day on June 20, this year’s World Refugee Sunday falls on June 15 and 22 and focuses on those who find themselves stuck in detention centers. -
UK and Christian leaders fear ‘Islamaphobia’ board could lead to blasphemy law
Humanitarian Lord David Alton of Liverpool criticized a move to create an “Islamaphobia board” as a potential ploy leading to laws against blaspheming Islam in the United Kingdom. -
Microcredentialing could 'change the face of the future of theological education', ICETE Academy director says
Microcredentialing—bite-sized learning modules—is emerging as a transformative approach to theological education, making it more accessible to under-resourced Christians seeking practical and flexible ways to engage in learning. By offering formal credentials in smaller, stackable units, microcredentialing provides an innovative alternative to traditional theological degrees, which often require significant time and financial commitment. -
Judge rules school chaplain’s sacking for challenging LGBT+ ‘unsafe’
A judge in England on Tuesday (March 4) ruled a school chaplain’s firing for challenging LGBT+ teaching was “unsafe” due to anti-Christian bias of a member of the employment tribunal that had dismissed his appeal, according to an advocacy group.
