Articles by Chris Eyte
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Two Swiss theological training institutions are joining forces with a complementary outlook with hopes to attract, inspire and bolster the numbers of younger people for pastoral training.The brands for the Theological Seminary of St. Chrischona (TSC) based in Bettingen-St Chrischona and Institute for Community-Orientated Continuing Education (IGW) in Zurich, with campuses in Germany, will remain–as will the independent sponsoring associations of TSC, IGW Switzerland and IGW Germany–but from Jan. -
Australian government withdraws controversial misinformation bill, 'no pathway to legislate this proposal'
A proposed law to give Australia’s media authority more powers and posing a danger of silencing critics of abortion and trans ideology, of great concern to rights group Australian Christian Lobby, has been withdrawn in a dramatic turnaround. Australian lawmakers initially approved the “Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024” in the House of Representatives by 78 votes to 57 on November 7, as reported by Christian Daily International. -
Emerging mission network launches award to honor innovative missional projects in Europe with 'impact beyond church walls'
“Spark Europe", a missional network of Christians started 10 years ago, has launched a cash prize award to recognize innovative and impactful mission projects throughout mainland Europe. The Spark Award, intended to be held every four years, was inspired by technology awards in California rewarding innovators for their pioneering spirit and shedding light on their endeavors to inspire others to do the same and more. -
Mental health issues largely 'normalized' in Canadian churches, but some stigma remains
Mental health issues are largely “normalized” within Canadian churches but stigma about the problems still exist, according to a survey sample of 1,000 church leaders and churchgoers. The survey was featured in the first of four webinars on “What Canadian Church Leaders Should Know about Mental Health & Illness in their Congregation” hosted by Flourishing Congregations Institute (FCI) and supported by Ambrose University in Canada. -
Schools in Finland face opposition to Christian music
Opposition to Christian music in one school in Finland resulted in the cancellation of Handel’s “Messiah” in another, Finnish media reported. -
Vulnerable Canadians worried about care turn to euthanasia, study shows 6 in 10 concerned about legalized killings
Fears about receiving “adequate, quality care” may be influencing “financially or socially vulnerable” Canadians to agree to euthanasia, with a recent study showing six in 10 citizens in the country generally reporting worries about the legally approved and supported killings. -
Gafcon issues statement with 'sadness' after resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury, 'occasion for grief and self-reflection'
A leading Anglican body critical of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, has issued a statement following his resignation after failing to timely report serial child abuser John Smyth QC to police - saying his willingness to step down shows evidence of taking responsibility. -
Evangelical hospital in Barcelona celebrates new phase in nearly 150-year history with opening of new six-floor facility for 2,700 patients
At the opening ceremony of its new six-floor facility, the Hospital Evangèlic de Barcelona (Evangelical Hospital in Barcelona) in the second largest city in Spain celebrated a new phase in its nearly 150-year history - and also its new name. Previously known as Nou hospital evangèlic, the hospital hosted an event on Oct. 25 (2024) with leaders from the evangelical community and wider healthcare field gathered to show their support and appreciation. -
Christian publishing professionals gather for MAI LittWorld 2024: 'next generation eager to be equipped to share words of hope'
LittWorld 2024, the triennial global publishing conference organized by Media Associates International (MAI), took place in Puebla, Mexico, from November 3 to 8 with the theme "Publishing for Lasting Impact." Half of participants were in the 20 to 30 age group, which bodes well for the industry’s future, according to outgoing MAI President John Maust. Pubols also spoke of her excitement at seeing so many new people at the event and particularly "a good group of young people participate. This dem -
Proposed Australian online misinformation law risks limiting free speech, Christian group warns
Critics of abortion and trans ideology could be silenced in Australia after parliamentarians backed a proposed law to give the country’s media authority more powers, vexing the Australian Christian Lobby. Australian lawmakers approved the “Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024” in the House of Representatives by 78 votes to 57 on November 7. -
Anti-Christian crimes increase in Europe, report says
Hate crimes against Christians in Europe increased in 2023 over the prior year, with France, Germany and the U.K. cited as countries of concern, according to a new report . -
Evangelicals overwhelmingly reaffirm the need for a national evangelical alliance in The Netherlands
An overwhelming response by the wider Christian community in The Netherlands confirmed there is still a need for an evangelical alliance in the country, following a survey, and an appeal has been made for new members to join the organization. The purpose of the MissieNederland (Dutch evangelical alliance) survey was to gauge the need for, and the future of, the national alliance.
