Chris Mitchell
In a time where the world's attention is riveted on events in the Middle East, CBN viewers have come to appreciate Chris Mitchell's timely reports from this explosive region of the world. Mitchell brings a Biblical and prophetic perspective to these daily news events that shape our world.
Chris first began reporting on the Middle East in the mid-1990s. He repeatedly traveled there to report on the religious and political issues facing Israel and the surrounding Arab states. One of his more significant reports focused on the emigration of persecuted Christians from the Middle East.
In the past, Chris's reporting has been distinguished by award-winning coverage of revival movements and other spiritual issues. In addition to the Brownsville revival in Pensacola, Fla., he also covered an outbreak of revival in Missouri. His report on the "holy laughter" revivals in Toronto and London was named CBN's "Focus Story of the Year" in 1994.
That same year, Chris also earned a "Short Story of the Year" award for his examination of religious coverage in network news. He has also reported on such movements as the Promise Keepers and the annual "Prayer and Fasting" campaign led by the late Campus Crusade founder Dr. Bill Bright.
In addition to his reports for The 700 Club, Chris is also a regular contributor to Christian World News, a weekly 30-minute newscast that airs nationally in multiple markets.
Prior to joining CBN News in 1992, Chris worked for three years as a researcher, producer, and reporter for the Features/Testimonies department of The 700 Club.
A native of the Boston area, Chris earned a B.A. in History at the University of New Hampshire in 1975. In 1987, he graduated with honors from Regent University, earning an M.A. in Communication. While a student at Regent (then CBN University), Chris anchored “Newsight,” a student-produced Christian news program.
After almost a decade with CBN News, Chris's goal is to provide in his stories the Biblical "understanding of the times" described in I Chronicles 12:32.
My Stories
Updated 7 hours ago
Ami Ortiz, the Israeli Messanic Jew injured after opening a bomb disguised as a gift, says he forgives the man who tried to kill him.
Updated 7 days ago
Old Testament prophets told of a day when Jews would return to Israel from the four corners of the earth. Some Jews are now returning from China and India.
Updated 15 days ago
The Israeli Navy seized hundreds of tons of weapons believed sent from Iran and bound for the Hezbollah terrorist organization early Wednesday.
Updated 19 days ago
An alleged "Jewish terrorist" has been arrested in connection with several bombings, including one that harmed Messianic believer Ami Ortiz.
Updated 28 days ago
Almost two million Israelis live below the poverty level. However, one charity is using a biblical principle to fill in the gaps.
Updated 30 days ago
The politics of Middle East peace is affecting thousands of American-Israeli Jews living in the biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria.
Updated 49 days ago
This Sunday, millions of Christians in thousands of churches around the world will be observing the scriptural mandate to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem."
Updated 53 days ago
Israel may be one of the world's smallest countries, but it is a global leader in technology. A ground breaking new book points out the implications for the United States.
Updated 53 days ago
Jews worldwide will celebrate Yom Kippur Monday, the holiest day of the Jewish year, with fasting - and a special prayer.
Updated 59 days ago
Today the streets of Jerusalem are nearly empty but the Kotel, the plaza near the Western Wall was full. Early in the morning, thousands of Jews from all over the world came to say their prayers.
