NASHVILLE (BP) – Pastor Greg Laurie said the spiritual awakening portrayed in the new movie “Jesus Revolution” is still making an impact today, including his own life and ministry. The basis of the movie is the Jesus Movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Having opened in wide release Friday, Feb. 24, the movie played in more than 2,000 theaters amassing just over $15 million, putting it in third place for the weekend behind Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “Cocaine … [Read more...]
‘Jesus Revolution’ winningly shows unlikely revival
KANSAS CITY – While reports of revival on the campus of Asbury University have dominated headlines and social media recently, it’s timely that another revival – this one among hippies in the early 1970s – is hitting theaters. “Jesus Revolution,” a film produced by the team that brought us “I Can Only Imagine,” is based on the true story (or, as the opening credits tell us, “based on a true movement”) of the Jesus Revolution, a revival among hippies and young people that spread throughout … [Read more...]
SBU’s DeWitt: Lewis’ Abolition of Man offers ‘prophetic warning’ for a relativistic age
BOLIVAR – Daniel DeWitt is a senior fellow at Southwest Baptist University (SBU) in Bolivar, where he leads the Center for Worldview and Culture. He is the host of the “Mere Caffeination” podcast and author of numerous books, including his forthcoming book, C.S. Lewis: The Writer Who Found Joy. This summer, DeWitt will help lead an SBU trip to Ireland and England. Participants will visit key sites from Lewis’s life – from his childhood home in Ireland, to the real lamppost and park that … [Read more...]
‘Amazing Grace’: Classic hymn by slave-trader-turned-pastor inspires praise to God after 250 years
EDITOR’S NOTE: A panel of musicians, church historians and theologians will discuss the impact and legacy of the hymn, “Amazing Grace” and its author, Feb. 15, at 10am at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) in Kansas City. Read more here. KANSAS CITY – Most preachers wouldn’t dare to tackle writing a sermon and a hymn for their congregation, but that was par for the course for Pastor John and his peers. On New Year’s 1773, he was preaching through 1 Chronicles 17, … [Read more...]
‘Amazing Grace’ panel to be held at MBTS
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read more about John Newton and his classic, “Amazing Grace,” here. KANSAS CITY – A panel of musicians, church historians and theologians will discuss the impact and legacy of the hymn, “Amazing Grace” and its author, Feb. 15, at 10 at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) here. 2023 marks the 250th anniversary of the song, penned by small-town preacher John Newton in 1773. It would go on to become one the most well-known songs in history. “Our hope is that … [Read more...]
‘Work in progress’: Chiefs long snapper thankful for faith, playing in 3rd Super Bowl
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article, written by Tim Ellsworth, was first published by The Baptist Paper here. KANSAS CITY (The Baptist Paper) – No matter how well he plays in Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles, James Winchester of the Kansas City Chiefs will not be the game’s MVP. No matter how perfect his execution, no matter how flawless his performance, Winchester’s name will only make the post-game writeups and highlight reels if he fouls things up. He can’t be the hero. … [Read more...]
Third season of ‘The Chosen’ series: entertaining, but controversy grows
EDITOR’S NOTE: Read more about Mormonism and its relation to biblical Christianity here and here. MIDLOTHIAN, Texas – The third season of the popular – and very well-made – streaming show “The Chosen” is in full swing. Yet the performances, portrayals and dramatic adaptation of Jesus and His disciples remain in the background as controversy swirls around certain dialogue choices, the production company and the show’s creator’s alleged flirtations with Mormonism. For those not in the … [Read more...]
High Street Press launches Audible version of Phillips’ book about Satan
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s publishing imprint, High Street Press, has just released an audio version of its popular printed resource, What Every Christian Should Know About Satan. Published in 2021 in print and e-book editions, the 400-page resource is now available through Audible, the premiere audio-book platform, which may be accessed at Audible.com. Written by the MBC’s Rob Phillips, the book explores more than a dozen biblical names and titles that reveal the … [Read more...]
Scribner pens book on following Jesus
BRANSON – Jay Scribner is a name that is well-recognized among Missouri Baptists. A long time pastor at First Baptist Church, Branson, he retired from there in 2005 after serving 28 years. He also served as the president of the Missouri Baptist Convention and on the boards of several Baptist entities. He and Mrs. Scribner have lived in Branson for 45 years. He is used frequently as a guest preacher and interim pastor. He said, “I’ve been threatening to write a book for 20 years or so. … [Read more...]
‘Keeping Christmas Well’: Dickens, Scrooge, Spurgeon
LONDON, England – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a ghost story. Sure, it’s a beloved yuletide tradition, but it’s still a ghost story – and at times a frightening one! Despite that, it’s easy to see why it’s so popular. The book is an easy (and humorous!) read, even for those who say the “classics” aren’t for them. It’s been adapted on screen more times than I can count (I’m particularly fond of the 1992 Muppets version starring Michael Caine as Scrooge). After all, it’s an allegory … [Read more...]
‘I Heard the Bells’ belongs on screen
Sight & Sound’s first full-length movie tells true story of ‘peace on earth’ FERGUSON – Eight years ago, I remember worshipping at First Baptist Church, Ferguson. It was the Sunday after a second round of unrest and rioting following the announcement that the police officer who shot Michael Brown would not be indicted. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the incident, it was a time of pain, anger and fear. Things were tense that cold, quiet morning. As the service began, the … [Read more...]
Thomas Kidd’s latest book receives WORLD best book of the year award
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Thomas S. Kidd’s latest book, Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh (Yale University Press, 2022), was recently named WORLD’s Best Book of the Year. Kidd, who serves as research professor of Church History at Midwestern Seminary, said of the recent announcement, “I was so pleased to learn about the WORLD best book of the year award. It is a testimony to how many readers are interested in the vital but contested role that faith played in the American … [Read more...]
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