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

8 May, 2025 09:40 EDT

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

Evangelical leaders from 56 nations to gather in Berlin for European Congress on Evangelism hosted by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

By Chris Eyte

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.
7 May, 2025 11:40 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

German evangelical leader welcomes Merz victory as chance for stability and Christian witness

By Chris Eyte

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.
6 May, 2025 11:22 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Sarah Breuel to step back from public ministry, speaking engagements to focus on spending time with family

By Chris Eyte

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.
6 May, 2025 08:32 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture

Australian Christian thinktank pledges constructive engagement, vows to defend Christian freedoms following Albanese re-election

By Chris Eyte

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.
5 May, 2025 06:30 EDT

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children

Belgium considers euthanasia law expansion to include dementia patients

By Chris Eyte

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.
3 May, 2025 09:00 EDT

Oceania Church & Missions Society & Culture

Albanese wins re-election in Australia as labor secures majority

By Chris Eyte

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.
1 May, 2025 06:30 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children

Billy Graham chaplains respond after deadly attack at Filipino festival in Vancouver

By Chris Eyte

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.
1 May, 2025 06:15 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

Southern Baptist membership declines for 18th year, but baptisms see encouraging uptick

By Chris Eyte

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.
30 Apr, 2025 12:50 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

All Nations Christian College in England appoints Tim Young as new CEO

By Chris Eyte

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.
29 Apr, 2025 07:15 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Mark Carney emphasizes humility after Liberals win Canada's national election, takes strong stand against Trump

By Chris Eyte

Mark Carney has solidified his position as prime minister of Canada after his Liberal Party won the country’s national election held yesterday (April 28) with the electorate reportedly influenced by his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and controversial pledge to make the country the 51st state of the U.S.
22 Apr, 2025 12:50 EDT

US & Canada Africa Asia Latin America Family & Children

Hidden public health crisis led to alarming increase in orphanhood in US and globally, family-based care critical, experts say

By Chris Eyte

Nearly 3 million children in the United States have lost a parent or grandparent caregiver over the past two decades, revealing what experts are calling a hidden public health crisis. The scale of orphanhood, driven largely by drug overdoses and other “deaths of despair,” mirrors similar trends in countries such as Colombia, Brazil and across parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
22 Apr, 2025 05:01 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

Churches called to ‘compel’ people with disabilities into fellowship, says Joni and Friends VP

By Chris Eyte

Seventy million adults in the U.S.—one in four—have a disability, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As churches confront this growing reality, Joni and Friends International Disability Center is urging congregations to actively welcome and disciple those living with disabilities.

Chris Eyte

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