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

6 Aug, 2025 08:02 EDT

Europe US & Canada Society & Culture

Evangelical leader welcomes award-winning AXA campaign adding ‘and domestic violence’ to insurance policies

By Chris Eyte

A groundbreaking campaign by global insurance giant AXA has won the top honor at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for redefining how insurance can respond to domestic violence. A leading evangelical voice on women's rights welcomed the initiative as a “good idea” and “needed” to protect women in vulnerable situations.
5 Aug, 2025 14:50 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

First practicing lesbian bishop elected as Archbishop of Wales

By Chris Eyte

A practising lesbian bishop has been appointed as the new Archbishop of Wales for the Anglican Church—the first time a woman has held the role—after her predecessor stepped down following a safeguarding review about “errors of judgement” about the working culture at Bangor Cathedral.
5 Aug, 2025 09:50 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

World’s longest-serving Sunday school teacher honoured for nearly 74 years of service

By Chris Eyte

An English woman has been honored for her official recognition as the world’s longest serving Sunday school teacher at her local church — notching up 73 years and counting. Guinness World Records first officially recognised Pam Knowles, longstanding Sunday school teacher at St Anne’s, Aigburth, Liverpool on Jan. 12 for serving at that time for 73 years and 104 days. She is still teaching. St Anne’s church held a presentation to mark Knowles’ hard work and achievement on July 13, the final Sund
4 Aug, 2025 09:40 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Free Churches in Austria appoint first female secretary general

By Chris Eyte

The Free Churches in Austria (Freikirchen in Österreich, FKÖ) have appointed their first female secretary general, marking a historic milestone in the evangelical church network’s leadership. Claudia Krupensky officially introduced herself in her new role through a news update published by the Evangelical Alliance Austria.
1 Aug, 2025 10:45 EDT

Europe Church & Missions Education

Spurgeon’s Bible College in London closes after 169 years following sudden loss of funding

By Chris Eyte

Spurgeon’s College in London, a leading Baptist theological institution founded by Charles Spurgeon in 1856, announced its immediate closure on July 31 after 169 years of continuous operation—citing financial insolvency and the sudden loss of critical funding support.
30 Jul, 2025 20:10 EDT

Oceania Asia Migration Society & Culture

IJM calls for more preventative action from Australian government on UN trafficking awareness day

By Chris Eyte

On the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), International Justice Mission (IJM) called on the Australian government to demonstrate stronger political leadership in addressing modern slavery and transnational human trafficking, which continue to escalate across Southeast Asia and within Australian borders.
29 Jul, 2025 20:50 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Founded in 1828, historic Church of England newspaper halts publication following owner’s passing

By Chris Eyte

One of the world’s oldest continuously published faith-based newspapers has suspended printing operations following the death of its longtime owner, casting uncertainty over the future of a historic voice in Anglican journalism. The Church of England Newspaper will halt publication “until further notice,” according to Editor Andrew Carey.
28 Jul, 2025 06:15 EDT

Church & Missions Family & Children

Interview: Keswick Convention marks 150 years of gospel-centered transformation and global reach

By Chris Eyte

As the Keswick Convention celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, the historic gathering has reaffirmed its calling to gospel-centered transformation while embracing its growing influence on the global church. Under the theme “Transformed,” this year’s event highlights both continuity and change—faithful to its spiritual roots yet increasingly relevant to a diverse, interconnected world.
25 Jul, 2025 09:35 EDT

Europe Oceania Society & Culture

After UN court says countries can sue over climate damage, Christian leader warns: ‘The real crisis is spiritual’

By Chris Eyte

In a landmark legal development with global implications, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on July 23 that countries can be held legally accountable for breaching climate obligations under international law—a move that allows poorer nations to sue wealthier ones for contributing to climate change.
24 Jul, 2025 06:05 EDT

US & Canada Europe Africa Oceania Asia Church & Missions

Fourth annual IPAC meeting strengthens global Anglican–Pentecostal cooperation in mission and service

By Chris Eyte

A shared commitment to global mission and service was reaffirmed during the fourth annual meeting of the International Pentecostal–Anglican Commission (IPAC), as delegates explored ways to deepen cooperation between the two Christian traditions.
24 Jul, 2025 05:50 EDT

Oceania Church & Missions

Mark Short appointed as new Anglican Primate in Australia, 'first evangelical since 1982'

By Chris Eyte

A former journalist and evangelical—Right Rev Dr Mark Short, Bishop of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn— has been confirmed to be the next Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia. In a Facebook post, the Canberra Declaration stated: “For the first time since 1982, an evangelical bishop — Mark Short — will serve as the national leader of Australia’s Anglican Church.” In a public statement (July 21), the Archbishop of Sydney, Kanishka Raffel, himself an evangelical Christian, welcomed the
23 Jul, 2025 11:20 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Focus on Jesus at center of 129th annual Allianzkonferenz in Germany

By Chris Eyte

The 129th Allianzkonferenz (Alliance Conference), Germany’s oldest Bible conference, will take place July 30 to August 3, 2025, with a clear focus on the person of Jesus Christ as its central theme. Organized annually by the German Evangelical Alliance (Evangelische Allianz in Deutschland), the event will gather hundreds of Christians in the town of Bad Blankenburg, Thuringia, for five days of Bible teaching, fellowship, and discussion on faith and society.

Chris Eyte

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