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. A biography of Criswell has been penned by O.S. Hawkins, who was among several pastors who have succeeded Criswell at the First Baptist Church of Dallas. 

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.

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.”

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.

Sight & Sound releases its debut feature film, I HEARD THE BELLS, for the first time on Digital and DVD on Nov. 14.