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

5 months ago

Caribbean 5 months ago

Christian 'smiling' accountant named Jamaican Father of the Year 2024

By Chris Eyte

A “smiling” accountant has expressed gratitude to God after being awarded the prestigious title of ‘Jamaican Father of the Year 2024’. “I am grateful to God for all He has blessed me with thus far and humbled each day by His grace and mercy towards me and my family,” commented Forskin.
6 months ago

US & Canada 6 months ago

A third of US Christians believe AI is better or equal to humans at developing Bible-based sermons

By Chris Eyte

While vast majorities still consider humans better at personal tasks, almost a third of Christian adults (32 percent) believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is better or equal to humans in writing and developing sermons vocalizing the word of God, according to a nationwide survey of Christian and non-Christian adults in the United States.
6 months ago

US & Canada 6 months ago

New Tearfund Canada head focuses on unleashing power of local church to create genuine, lasting impact

By Chris Eyte

Tearfund Canada, based in Markham, Ontario, has announced the appointment of Trisha Okenge as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director from Sept. 1. At the center of lasting impact is an empowered local church, she says.
6 months ago

US & Canada 6 months ago

More US evangelicals continue to visit churches regularly in person than before pandemic, research reveals

By Chris Eyte

More evangelicals in the United States are visiting churches in person regularly than before the pandemic according to latest research looking at how Covid-19 has affected the churchgoing habits of believers.
6 months ago

US & Canada 6 months ago

Churches: stop thinking ‘if’ a crisis will happen, start thinking ‘when', says media expert Phil Cooke

By Chris Eyte

As stories about sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and other scandals in churches continue to hit the media headlines, it's critical that pastors and leaders prepare what to do "when" and not "if" a crisis hits, says Phil Cooke. Christian Daily International approached the renowned media consultant, TV producer and author about his latest book ‘Church on Trial: How to protect your congregation, mission, and reputation during a crisis’.
6 months ago

Europe 6 months ago

Anglicans face deeper rift after General Synod steps closer to backing standalone blessing services for same-sex couples

By Chris Eyte

A widening split could affect the Church of England (C of E) following opposition by evangelicals to the General Synod approving the prospect of trialing a standalone blessing service for homosexual couples. Clergy are currently allowed to bless gay couple’s marriages in regular C of E services. Yet a motion at the debate passed to remove restrictions on using “Prayers of Love and Faith” at standalone services for same-sex couples. The initiative also caters for “pastoral reassurance” to support
6 months ago

Europe 6 months ago

Evangelical body in France calls on Christians to demonstrate “another society is possible” after surprise election leaves Assemblée Nationale paralyzed

By Chris Eyte

The National Council of French Evangelicals (CNEF) has called on churches in France to demonstrate “another society is possible” after the chaotic stalemate following the left-wing’s surprise success in the second round national election vote for the Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly) yesterday, Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron has pleaded with his Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to stay temporarily after he tendered his resignation, to ensure stability after the controversial vote.
6 months ago

Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania US & Canada 6 months ago

Quadrennial World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives highlights 'competent, compassionate, Christ-like care'

By Chris Eyte

300 Christian nurses and midwives from 40 countries gathered together in Spain to explore strength and caring in the face of ongoing challenges in the profession. Nurses Christian Fellowship International (NCFI) organized the World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives quadannual event at Casa Diocesana, Malaga, June 27-30.
6 months ago

Europe 6 months ago

UK General Election: What does the victorious Labour party’s promise for 'change' mean for evangelicals?

By Chris Eyte

King Charles III and leaders around the world will be extending their congratulations to new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the Labour Party’s thumping victory in the U.K. General Election yesterday, July 4. Labour, in its prior electioneering for a “mission-driven” administration, claimed that governments worked best “when working in partnership” with business, trade unions, communities - and faith groups. So what does that mean for evangelical Christians, of whatever political persu
6 months ago

Europe 6 months ago

European Evangelical Alliance refutes disunity claims by Russian evangelical leader: path to peace 'is simple'

By Chris Eyte

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has issued a statement refuting claims by a Russian evangelical leader who told Christian Daily International that the country he loved “is being attacked by the countries of the entire Western Christian world.” They also deny a division between evangelicals in the East and the West, and outlined what they consider to be the only way to lasting peace.
6 months ago

Caribbean 6 months ago

Caribbean churches mobilize relief as 'monster' Hurricane Beryl smashes through the islands

By Chris Eyte

Evangelical Christians are mobilizing efforts to help people as the powerful hurricane Beryl pours its wrath across the Caribbean islands. At the time of publication, the category five "monster storm", now downgraded to a still impressive category four, was heading to the southern coastline of Jamaica from east to west, with thunderous rain and blustering wind due eastern St Thomas.
6 months ago

Europe 6 months ago

CNEF calls on French evangelicals to “refuse hatred” as second voting round looms for Assemblée Nationale election

By Chris Eyte

Turbulent political times in France has led to an influential evangelical body pleading for peace after the swing to the far-right in the first round of a national election for the Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly). As France gears up for the second round of the controversial snap election this Sunday (July 7), the National Council of French Evangelicals (CNEF) issued a press release last Thursday (June 27) calling for the wider church to demonstrate that a more harmonious society is possi

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Chris Eyte

Articles by Chris Eyte

Christian 'smiling' accountant named Jamaican Father of the Year 2024

A third of US Christians believe AI is better or equal to humans at developing Bible-based sermons

New Tearfund Canada head focuses on unleashing power of local church to create genuine, lasting impact

More US evangelicals continue to visit churches regularly in person than before pandemic, research reveals

Churches: stop thinking ‘if’ a crisis will happen, start thinking ‘when', says media expert Phil Cooke

Anglicans face deeper rift after General Synod steps closer to backing standalone blessing services for same-sex couples

Evangelical body in France calls on Christians to demonstrate “another society is possible” after surprise election leaves Assemblée Nationale paralyzed

Quadrennial World Congress of Christian Nurses and Midwives highlights 'competent, compassionate, Christ-like care'

UK General Election: What does the victorious Labour party’s promise for 'change' mean for evangelicals?

European Evangelical Alliance refutes disunity claims by Russian evangelical leader: path to peace 'is simple'

Caribbean churches mobilize relief as 'monster' Hurricane Beryl smashes through the islands

CNEF calls on French evangelicals to “refuse hatred” as second voting round looms for Assemblée Nationale election

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