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 17 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.

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Syncretism, pluralism, New Apostolic Reformation: Korean church groups ask WEA to clarify its stance before holding its next GA in Seoul

By Chris Eyte

Even before the WEA officially announced its next General Assembly in Seoul, Korea from October 27-31, 2025, news of the plans has been met with criticisms by Korean church groups who called for the preparations to be put on hold until their concerns about certain WEA leaders and the organization’s theological views are addressed. While the two first statements focused primarily on questions around pluralism and syncretism due to WEA’s engagement with Catholics, ecumenical and Muslim groups, the
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Middle East US & Canada 2 days ago

Ancient decorative mosaic noted for first inscription of Jesus as God on display at Museum of the Bible

By Chris Eyte

The Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. (U.S.) is currently displaying the earliest known inscription identifying Jesus as God in the form of a mosaic found in ancient Megiddo, northern Israel, dubbed the “Megiddo Mosaic.” On display from last September until July 6 next year, 2025, the mosaic “adds much to our understanding of early Christian communities in the Holy Land,” according to the Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS).
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WEA plans to hold General Assembly 2025 in Seoul spark controversies in Korea days before official announcement

By Chris Eyte

Only weeks after the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization concluded in Incheon, Korea, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is about to announce plans to hold its next General Assembly in Seoul from October 27-31, 2025. Even before the official announcement ceremony scheduled for this coming Friday (Nov. 15), however, the news has been met with criticism by several Christian groups in the country who have called for the plans to be put on hold.
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Canadian evangelical body calls on parliamentarians to support legislation forcing consent and age verification for pornographic websites

By Chris Eyte

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has expressed concerns about the lack of age and consent verification by pornography platforms in an opinion submission to a parliamentary committee. The group issued a statement to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights at the House of Commons, meeting Oct. 31 at the Canadian Parliament, in support of Bill c-270, “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material)."
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Europe 3 days ago

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.
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Europe US & Canada 7 days ago

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.”
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Europe 7 days ago

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.
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US & Canada 9 days ago

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.
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Europe 11 days ago

[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.
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US & Canada 11 days ago

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.
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US & Canada 16 days ago

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.
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Europe 16 days ago

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.

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Articles by Chris Eyte

Syncretism, pluralism, New Apostolic Reformation: Korean church groups ask WEA to clarify its stance before holding its next GA in Seoul

Ancient decorative mosaic noted for first inscription of Jesus as God on display at Museum of the Bible

WEA plans to hold General Assembly 2025 in Seoul spark controversies in Korea days before official announcement

Canadian evangelical body calls on parliamentarians to support legislation forcing consent and age verification for pornographic websites

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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