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.

Articles by Chris Eyte

12 Aug, 2024 07:08 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Canadian evangelical body continues fight to reverse euthanasia laws: 'fundamentally devalues human life'

By Chris Eyte

A leading evangelical organization in Canada is continuing to oppose the country’s euthanasia laws, which have seen thousands of legalized medically assisted deaths since 2016 and are on the verge of being expanded further. “People in vulnerable situations are ending their lives via MAiD because they feel they have no other choice – and some are pressured to do so,” stated the EFC.
10 Aug, 2024 06:08 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

Churchgoers inspired by community and belonging, American Bible Society survey

By Chris Eyte

American churchgoers appreciate a sense of community by attending a local fellowship, according to results from a new survey published by the American Bible Society (ABS) yesterday (Aug. 8). The fifth chapter of the ABS 14th annual ‘State of the Bible’ 2024 report focused on data determining positive or negative factors that either increase or decrease participating in a local church.
9 Aug, 2024 09:08 EDT

Middle East Society & Culture

Archaelogists uncover quarry stones used in construction of road where Jesus and his disciples walked

By Chris Eyte

Following earlier reports that excavations have uncovered a large limestone stone quarry, it has now been revealed that some slabs were likely taken to build a road used by Jesus and his disciples 2,000 years ago and in building projects commanded by King Herod the Great and his descendants, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
8 Aug, 2024 11:08 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Evangelical leaders applaud UK people's gospel-like 'Refugees Welcome' message in response to riots

By Chris Eyte

Counter protestors gathered en masse across England yesterday (Aug. 6), taking a public stand against far-right extremist riots. Many created human shields outside asylum centers and held placards daubed with a simple message: “Refugees Welcome.” Christian leaders in the U.K. and beyond applauded the gospel-like response.
8 Aug, 2024 07:08 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Swiss evangelicals lambast 'Tesla of death' invention for assisted suicide: 'life is a gift from God'

By Chris Eyte

A leading evangelical body in Switzerland has lambasted the creation of the Sarco pod as the latest invention to assist people choosing to die – as the first person to use the suicide chamber is reported missing after concerns emerged about her mental health. SEA spokeswoman Daniela Baumann said. “For us, man is the administrator and not the owner of life: life is a gift from God and man has no right of disposal over it.”
7 Aug, 2024 07:08 EDT

Oceania Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

Abuse survivor rebukes New Zealand churches for failed apologies: must 'acknowledge evil done in God’s name'

By Chris Eyte

Following the publication of the Abuse in Care report by the Royal Commission of Inquiry, Frances Tagaloa has watched with painful interest as the news media put a spotlight on the stories of abuse and neglect suffered by countless vulnerable and children in care of state and faith-based institutions in New Zealand. Tagaloa is one of the many who suffered at the hands of Catholic clergy, sexually abused “multiple times” as a little girl. Her testimony is one of more than two thousand survivor's
6 Aug, 2024 20:08 EDT

Europe Breaking News

UK Riots: Christian Police Association calls on believers to support police, requesting 'Prayer! Prayer! Prayer!'

By Chris Eyte

The Christian Police Association (CPA) has pleaded with followers of Jesus Christ to engage in prayer and support police officers dealing with very violent confrontations as widespread riots stirred by extremist groups continue to cause mayhem in cities across the U.K. The riots, believed to have been mainly instigated by right-wing extremists, but also involving some left-wing groups, began after the horrific murder of three girls stabbed to death in a children’s holiday club in Southport on Mo
5 Aug, 2024 07:08 EDT

Oceania Church & Missions

Overcoming clash of cultures, ministry seeks to build bridges between Aboriginal churches and the wider Church in Australia

By Chris Eyte

Unlearn whatever preconceived ideas you have about Aboriginal people and their communities - and sit down with an Aboriginal or other First Nations church leader to spend time listening, absorbing and becoming culturally enlightened. That is the advice for non-indigenous evangelicals given by Sandra Dumas, Senior Pastor of Ganggalah Church and Training Centre with her husband Will, based in Tweed Heads South, Northern Rivers.
2 Aug, 2024 07:08 EDT

Asia Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

Survey reveals challenges, struggles of Christian youth in India, nation with largest number of young people in the world

By Chris Eyte

The Evangelical Fellowship of India has released its 2023-2024, 56-page ‘Survey of Youth Issues Among Christian Young People’ with data collected by Christ’s Love For All (CLFA) Youth Movement, focusing on the contemporaneous post-pandemic challenges and influences on Christian youth in the country.
1 Aug, 2024 07:08 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Evangelicals in France work together to share the gospel at Paris Olympics 2024

By Chris Eyte

French evangelicals are motivated to share the life changing news of Jesus Christ with countrymen and visitors alike as the Paris Olympics 2024 draws thousands to the French capital for the world’s largest sporting event. Ensemble 2024 - a collaborative Christian enterprise made up of churches, associations, clubs and individuals in France - aims to bring the good news about Jesus to as many people as possible, while also hoping to leave a long-lasting legacy for evangelism in the country.
31 Jul, 2024 08:07 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children

On World Day Against Trafficking, Canadian evangelical body highlights children as primary victims

By Chris Eyte

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30 by focusing on the most vulnerable of people: children.
30 Jul, 2024 09:07 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

French evangelical body accepts apology after Paris Olympics drag queen parody of Last Supper, emphasizes need to share gospel

By Chris Eyte

The Conseil National des Évangéliques de France (CNEF) said it has accepted an apology from the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee for the Olympics after a drag queen parody of the Last Supper was shown at the opening ceremony last Friday. “We accept this apology, aspiring together for these games to be more of an opportunity for unity than for division,” said Cloarec.

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