JEFFERSON CITY – Three Pathway contributing writers have released new books. Greever publishes book on ‘The Biblical Man’ One of the most important yet misunderstood issues of our day is manhood. Even for most men in the church, masculinity comes from seemingly every influence except Scripture. Released on May 20, and published by Further Steps Press, Jeremiah Greever’s new book, The Biblical Man: Becoming the Man God Made You to Be, tackles the practical issues facing men today and how … [Read more...]
Bumpers releases new book on Song of Solomon
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention, through its High Street Press imprint, has released a new resource for personal or group study titled Love, Romance & Marriage: A Journey through the Song of Solomon. Written by Pastor Eddie Bumpers of Crossway Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo., the 120-page softcover book offers a verse-by-verse commentary on an Old Testament book that sometimes makes readers blush. The Song of Solomon offers stimulating details of love, romance, and … [Read more...]
MBTS’s Chang releases collection of Spurgeon’s unpublished poems
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) celebrated last month the release of Christ Our All: Poems for the Christian Pilgrim (B&H Academic). Containing hundreds of Charles Spurgeon’s original poems, many of them previously unpublished, the volume was compiled by Geoffrey Chang, curator of the Spurgeon Library and assistant professor of Church history and historical theology at Midwestern Seminary. “I am grateful for the release of Dr. Chang’s new edited … [Read more...]
Policy from X (formerly Twitter) allows XXX content as platform struggles for users
SAN FRANCISCO (BP) – Consensual adult content including nudity and sex is now OK on X, formalizing an unstated practice allowed when the social media platform was called Twitter. Pornographic images and acts may be shared whether they depict actual humans, cartoons, anime or hentai – a sexualized form of anime – or are photographic or generated by artificial intelligence, X said in announcing the policy in May. “We believe in the autonomy of adults to engage with and create … [Read more...]
‘Criswell: His Life and Times’: New biography brings famed Southern Baptist preacher to life
O.S. Hawkins, "Criswell: His Life and Times," (Nashville: B&H Publishing, 2024). 256 pages. $20.49. Some readers may not know much about W.A. Criswell, the renowned pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. Those who were around in the 1950s to the 90s most certainly remember this preacher who left a huge mark on the Southern Baptist Convention. Criswell served the church as pastor for five decades. A biography of Criswell has been penned by O.S. Hawkins, who was among … [Read more...]
MBTS’s Wilson releases ‘The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship’
by Michaela Classen/MBTS KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary celebrated the May 7 release of The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship by Jared C. Wilson, assistant professor of pastoral ministry and author in residence at the seminary. In The Storied Life, Wilson explores the themes of writing and story, offering spiritual and practical insights to help readers see the power of story in the Christian life and grow in the skill of writing for God’s glory. “If you are … [Read more...]
Joplin church releases ‘Undefiled’ movie
JOPLIN – Christian movie-goers are slowly becoming used to more faith-based films being available to watch at home or at the box office, but one Missouri church is taking matters into its own hands to release new films and follow up with resources that point people back to the biblical truths brought up on screen. Journey Church is a Southern Baptist congregation here, and the owner of Light of Life Films, which released its first feature-length film this spring, “Undefiled.” It addresses … [Read more...]
Audible version of ‘The Return of Jesus’ now available
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s publishing imprint, High Street Press, has just released an audio version of its printed resource, What Every Christian Should Know about the Return of Jesus. Published in 2023 in print and e-book editions, the 500-page resource is now available through Audible, the premiere audiobook platform that may be accessed at Audible.com. Written by the MBC’s Rob Phillips, The Return of Jesus focuses on truths about Christ’s second coming that are … [Read more...]
Sight & Sound TV to stream ‘Jesus’ for free on Easter weekend
BRANSON – The greatest rescue story of all time comes to life in a free streaming event on Easter weekend. Sight & Sound TV has announced that JESUS will be streamed, at no cost, to screens in your home for three days, from Good Friday, March 29, through Easter Sunday, March 31. Filmed in front of a live audience, this state-of-the-art theatrical production has been experienced by more than five million people worldwide. From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of … [Read more...]
High Street Press releases posthumous book by Gene Austin, late MBC collegiate leader
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention, through its High Street Press imprint, has released a new resource for personal or group study titled Spirit Sailing: A Modern-day Parable of Co-Laboring with God. Author Gene Austin, long-time director of the MBC’s collegiate ministries, succumbed to cancer in May of 2023, with a final draft of the manuscript unfinished. He had labored for years with the idea of a book, and eagerly sought coaching and editing to get his modern-day parable … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Though it’s an imaginative film, does ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ distract from Christ?
KANSAS CITY – With October barely in the books, Sony’s Affirm Films jumpstarted this year’s Christmas season with the release of “Journey to Bethlehem” on Nov. 10. Adam Anders – executive music producer for the comedy show, “Glee” – makes his directing debut with “Journey to Bethlehem,” which bills itself as an epic Christmas musical full of “humor, faith, and new pop songs.” On its website, the film claims to be a “unique new entry in the collection of holiday classic movies.” Like most … [Read more...]
Sight & Sound to stream ‘Miracle of Christmas’ in homes worldwide, Dec. 1-3
LANCASTER, Pa., (Christian Newswire) – For nearly three decades, audiences have flocked to Sight & Sound Theatres to experience MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS live on stage. With their 2023 season completely sold out in Lancaster, the theater company is thrilled to host a special holiday streaming event for audiences worldwide on Sight & Sound TV, Dec. 1-3. Known for state-of-the-art, fully immersive productions, Sight & Sound's MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS presents the birth of Jesus in … [Read more...]