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

12 Nov, 2024 09:11 EST

Europe Family & Children Church & Missions

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns, confesses 'shame' after failure to report serial sex abuser John Smyth QC

By Chris Eyte

The head of the worldwide Anglican Communion - the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev. Justin Welby, has announced today (November 12) his resignation following concerns about his handling of a sex abuse case involving the deceased John Smyth QC who sexually abused countless boys and young men in the 1970s and 1980s.
8 Nov, 2024 10:11 EST

US & Canada Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

Evangelical responses to Trump victory: 'seek to live at peace with neighbors', 'build bridges', 'restore freedom to speak'

By Chris Eyte

The political earthquake caused by Donald Trump winning the U.S. Presidential election is continuing to draw a variety of responses by leaders and organizations from evangelical communities. The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) issued a press release calling on all Americans to join the evangelical body in praying for Trump and the Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, “and all those chosen by voters to serve in Congress, state and local offices.”
8 Nov, 2024 08:11 EST

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

Thousands participate in first ever “March for Jesus” in Dublin to share hope of the gospel, pray for Ireland

By Chris Eyte

12,000 Christians, young, old, male and female, and of various ethnicities, walked through the center of the city of Dublin in excited solidarity for the faith at the first ever “March for Jesus.” All Nations Church and Betania Church, both based in the city, organized the event on Oct. 26, supported by other churches in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
6 Nov, 2024 20:11 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture

Evangelist Franklin Graham congratulates US President Donald Trump on election victory: 'I pray that you will look to God every day'

By Chris Eyte

Franklin Graham, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), has publicly congratulated U.S. President Donald J. Trump on winning the Presidential election today, Nov. 6 (2024). “Congratulations to Donald J. Trump on being elected the 47th president of the United States of America! I pray that you will look to God every day for His guidance and wisdom,” wrote Graham on his Facebook page.
4 Nov, 2024 02:11 EST

Europe Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

[Interview] Helping children traumatized by war discover God’s love through Christian camps in Ukraine

By Chris Eyte

Daily missiles and drone attacks against Ukraine have traumatized the country’s children. Amid very difficult circumstances, the Association of Christian Camps and Conference Centers, known as CCI-Ukraine, is working hard to provide camp activities where youngsters can receive care, refuge and teaching about God’s love.
3 Nov, 2024 22:11 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture

Accident, illness, identity crisis: Former soccer player's book journals spiritual wrestling and discovering God's faithfulness

By Chris Eyte

Ben Locke, a former captain of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer team, has written his first book, ‘In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near: Prayers of Hope for the Hurting’ (Thomas Nelson Publishers, July 2024). Christian Daily International interviewed Locke about his spiritual journey, which led him to write his story.
30 Oct, 2024 14:10 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

Alpha launches revamped course to reach Gen Z: 'when the world gets darker, Jesus shines brighter'

By Chris Eyte

Alpha, a renowned introduction to Christianity course, has reached 32 million participants worldwide in 175-plus countries to date. An Alpha series specifically geared for youth originated in 2013 – but now a revised and revamped version is being launched this November to meet the needs of the emerging “Generation Z” in Canada, helping young people know God loves them, according to the ministry.
30 Oct, 2024 13:10 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Salvation Army calls for more support after continuously high number of alcoholics deaths in Scotland

By Chris Eyte

The Salvation Army has called for specialist support for alcoholics in Scotland after figures showed 1,277 people died from alcohol related deaths last year, 2023. The National Records of Scotland released the figures last month, September, which showed an increase of one death compared to similar figures in 2023. Most of the deaths are men, with two-thirds accounted for.
28 Oct, 2024 21:10 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

[Interview] Soon celebrating 60 years, Transform Europe Network highlights opportunities & challenges in Southern, Eastern Europe

By Chris Eyte

On March 29, Transform Europe Network (TEN) celebrates its diamond anniversary (60 years) of serving God on the continent at a “The Story Continues…” event held from 10am until 4pm in St. Michael’s Centre, Stoke Gifford in Stoke Gifford, Bristol, England. Details here. Before the event, Christian Daily International exclusively interviewed James Vaughton, Chief Executive Officer of TEN, based in the U.K, about the legacy of the “relational” missionary organization and the challenges therein, as
25 Oct, 2024 05:10 EDT

US & Canada Oceania Middle East Latin America Europe Caribbean Asia Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

First Global Day of Prayer for Media to be observed on Sunday, Oct 27: 'called to stand for truth, integrity & justice'

By Chris Eyte

Christian Daily International is pleased to join in praying for Christian professionals working in all forms of media at a first Global Day of Prayer for the Media initiative launching this Sunday, October 27. The event has been organized by the Hollywood Prayer Network in the U.S., Christian Media and Art Australia, the Christian Broadcasting Association of New Zealand and Christians in Media in the U.K.
24 Oct, 2024 08:10 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture Education

Grand Canyon University holds 'Unity Walk' amid divisive US election: 'look at differences… or look at what draws us together'

By Chris Eyte

Polarized debates may be heating up American politics in the run-up to the Presidential election next month but Grand Canyon University (GCU) in Phoenix, Arizona, among the largest Christian universities in the United States, reminded its students of the importance of cohesion in the body of Christ with its annual “Unity Walk” and a worship service.
22 Oct, 2024 22:10 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Christian debt relief charity calls on UK finance minister to help people struggling to pay energy bills, fears for cold winter

By Chris Eyte

On October 30, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Economic and Fiscal Outlook for the U.K. in her “Autumn Statement” in the House of Commons - and a leading Christian debt relief charity has called for the government to help people behind in energy payments, facing a cold winter. “We’re seriously concerned that many families on low incomes, already in energy arrears, are living in cold properties and struggling to afford to cook hot meals, said Stewart McCulloch, Chief Ex

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