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

17 Jan, 2025 08:11 EST

Asia Society & Culture

Caribbean advocate for Church of England slave trade reparations appointed as chancelor of UN University

By Chris Eyte

The Governance Council of the United Nations University unanimously appointed Professor Sir Hilary Beckles as its honorary chairman/chancellor, effective May 2025. The announcement, made during a meeting in Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 7, coincides with the university’s 50th anniversary, according to a press release from the University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine.
15 Jan, 2025 07:10 EST

US & Canada Church & Missions Religious Freedom Society & Culture

Evangelical leaders urge President-elect Trump to prioritize needs of refugees who flee persecution

By Chris Eyte

Leaders of evangelical Christian organizations have signed a joint statement urging President-elect Donald Trump to prioritize the needs of persecuted Christian refugees and others seeking asylum as he prepares to take office this month, January 2025.
14 Jan, 2025 10:15 EST

US & Canada Church & Missions Family & Children

Jimmy Moore joins CAFO to strengthen church-oriented orphan care initiatives, explore use technology for training

By Chris Eyte

Jimmy Moore has been appointed director of church strengthening and support at the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), a McLean, Virginia-based nonprofit uniting 290 organizations and a global network of churches to care for vulnerable children and families. Moore specifically aims to leverage technology to help churches better engage in orphan care.
13 Jan, 2025 15:01 EST

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse send chaplains, relief aid to support survivors of Los Angeles fires

By Chris Eyte

Trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) are visiting relief shelters to offer frontline support and prayers to those forced to flee their homes as fires ravage the Los Angeles region in Southern California.
13 Jan, 2025 08:40 EST

Oceania Church & Missions Society & Culture

Over 400 NZ church leaders oppose controversial changes to historic treaty with Maori as public consultation ends

By Chris Eyte

The public consultation period for New Zealand’s controversial Treaty Principles Bill, opposed by 400 church leaders and affecting the tenets of the 19th-century Treaty of Waitangi, closed on Jan. 7, 2024. Some respondents reported technical difficulties submitting feedback on the New Zealand Parliament’s website.
12 Jan, 2025 17:45 EST

Oceania Society & Culture Education

New Zealand government proposal seeks to require universities to protect freedom of speech

By Chris Eyte

Universities in New Zealand face obligations to “strengthen freedom of speech obligations” under legislation changes planned by the government. In a joint statement (Dec. 2024), Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds and Associate Minister of Education David Seymour announced the proposed changes to the existing Education and Training Act 2020. The politicians said that each university would be required to adopt a freedom of speech statement in line with “clear expectations.”
12 Jan, 2025 16:05 EST

Oceania Society & Culture Church & Missions

Three Baptist care providers announce merger to better support vulnerable people in Australia

By Chris Eyte

Three leading Baptist care providers in Australia—Baptcare, Baptist Care SA, and BaptistCare—have announced their merger into a single, yet-to-be-named organization, making it one of the largest care associations in the country. The merger, publicly unveiled in November 2024, is set to be completed by March 2025.
11 Jan, 2025 20:09 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture Education

Biola University launches new media studio to reach the film industry for Christ

By Chris Eyte

Last November, The Spectator, a secular British news magazine, published an article titled “The Rise of Christian Cinema,” recognizing a “new wave of biblical movies catering to the Netflix generation – and audiences are flocking to them.” The article highlighted the success of productions like The Chosen, a historical drama series that quenches the faith-thirst of online audiences seeking representations of their Christian beliefs on screen.
11 Jan, 2025 12:12 EST

Europe Church & Missions Education

Jean-René Moret to lead Swiss bible group ministry at universities and schools: 'a partner in the proclamation of the gospel'

By Chris Eyte

Jean-René Moret has been announced as the next general secretary of the Groupes Bibliques Des Écoles et Universités (Bible Groups of Schools and Universities, GBEU) based in Lausanne, Switzerland. He will succeed Colin Donaldson, who is stepping down after 15 years of service. Moret will assume the role in August 2025, according to a Lafree Info news update.
8 Jan, 2025 12:30 EST

Europe Society & Culture

Rock legend Sir Cliff Richard’s fans warned about imposters pretending to be pop star who used to perform at Billy Graham rallies

By Chris Eyte

Fans of legendary British rocker Sir Cliff Richard - known for his appearance at Billy Graham rallies after his conversion experience - have been warned about imposters pretending to be the world famous pop star as he plans to visit Oceania later this year, 2025.
7 Jan, 2025 05:01 EST

Society & Culture

Mission Australia criticizes government budget's lack of support for homeless and vulnerable

By Chris Eyte

Mission Australia has issued a stern response to the Australian Government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), saying homeless people will be negatively affected by the financial broadcast for the next four years.
7 Jan, 2025 04:35 EST

Oceania Society & Culture

Tribute to Christian leader who passed away during earthquake in Vanuatu

By Chris Eyte

Churches are still recovering following the traumatic effects of a 7.3 magnitude earthquake striking 30 kilometers west of the capital Port Vila on the south western Pacific island of Vanuatu, taking multiple lives and causing damage to buildings, including churches, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

Chris Eyte

Grupo de Marcas