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

10 Apr, 2025 00:00 EDT

US & Canada Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture

Jesus film project reaches 2,200th language translation with release in Côte d’Ivoire dialect: 'mission is far from over'

By Chris Eyte

The Jesus Film Project, a ministry of Cru based in Orlando, Florida, has reached a major milestone with the 2,200th language translation of the Jesus film. The latest version was released in Bouna, a dialect of the Kulango language spoken in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
8 Apr, 2025 11:37 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

German politicians urged to heed role of religious freedom commissioner

By Chris Eyte

As coalitions negotiate to form a new government in Germany, the president of the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) is calling for them to see the office of the Commissioner for Religious Freedom as an “essential element” of foreign policy.
8 Apr, 2025 05:25 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

YWAM England responds to spiritual abuse allegations in news reports: 'deeply regret harmful experiences'

By Chris Eyte

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) England has issued an official response following allegations of spiritual abuse and coercive practices reported in The Guardian and The Observer. The reports detailed claims from former young missionaries who said they were left “traumatized” after experiencing controlling behavior and religious shaming within the international Christian organization.
7 Apr, 2025 11:32 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Nurse who called transgender prisoner “Mister” suspended without explanation

By Chris Eyte

A Christian nurse in England who had been punished for saying “Mister” to a transgender prisoner has been suspended without explanation on a vague allegation of potential “gross misconduct,” according to a Christian rights group.
7 Apr, 2025 02:25 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

13 Southern Baptist ethnic leaders in US urge Trump to show compassion on immigrants: even legal immigrants 'too afraid to worship'

By Chris Eyte

13 Southern Baptist ethnic groups representing 10,900 churches have issued a joint statement on immigration calling for the Trump Administration in the U.S. to show compassion for migrants fleeing persecution. The leaders warned that current immigration policies are fueling fear even among those in the U.S. legally, with many too afraid to attend worship services or seek spiritual care in their local churches.
4 Apr, 2025 14:06 EDT

Europe Religious Freedom

Christian retiree in UK convicted of breaching abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’

By Chris Eyte

A court in England on Friday (April 4) convicted a retired Christian woman of breaching an abortion clinic “buffer zone” by offering consensual conversation.
4 Apr, 2025 08:02 EDT

Oceania Church & Missions Family & Children

Lutheran Mission-Australia backs biblical view on sexuality with new creed

By Chris Eyte

Lutheran Mission-Australia (LM-A) has affirmed its commitment to biblical teaching on sexuality after its president, the Rev. Matt Anker, signed The Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity. In a press release issued in March 2025, LM-A—a movement created to encourage Australian Lutherans to remain faithful to God and his Word—expressed concern over Christians responding unbiblically to societal pressures and temptations surrounding sex and relationships.
4 Apr, 2025 07:20 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children

Evangelicals welcome UN pressing Canada to repeal assisted dying law for people with disabilities

By Chris Eyte

International pressure is mounting on Canada to repeal its medical assistance in dying (MAiD) law after a United Nations disability rights committee issued a warning expressing “extreme concern” over legislation that permits euthanasia for people without a foreseeable natural death.
3 Apr, 2025 14:40 EDT

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

Evangelical Alliances to host prayer event in aftermath of Myanmar earthquakes: 'communities face loss, destruction, and uncertainty'

By Chris Eyte

Three evangelical alliances are urging believers worldwide to join an online prayer event Saturday for the people of Myanmar, following two powerful earthquakes that killed thousands and left many more injured or missing.
3 Apr, 2025 06:30 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Welby admits ‘absolutely overwhelming’ scale of abuse cases led to inaction on Smyth

By Chris Eyte

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, has confessed that the scale of abuse cases reported to him was "absolutely overwhelming", influencing his lack of action related to serial sex abuser, the late John Smyth.
3 Apr, 2025 05:50 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture Education Church & Missions

Intercultural training program opens doors for faith conversations in Australian schools

By Chris Eyte

An innovative intercultural training program developed by Scripture Union (SU) Australia is gaining momentum in schools, opening new doors to share the gospel.
2 Apr, 2025 16:10 EDT

Asia Church & Missions Education

Asia Theological Association head discusses contextual education, partnership with churches and biblical grounding amid changing times

By Chris Eyte Timothy Goropevsek

Theological education in Asia is gaining strength as local institutions increasingly take ownership of training future leaders, according to Dr. Theresa Lua, general secretary of the Asia Theological Association (ATA). Lua spoke to Christian Daily International about Asian educators' efforts to contextualize curriculum, strengthen church partnerships, adapt to online learning and maintain biblical grounding in an evolving world.

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