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...]
Sight & Sound to release debut film, ‘I Heard the Bells,’ on DVD, online
LANCASTER, Penn. (Christian Newswire) – Following nearly five decades of producing spectacular, faith-based entertainment experiences live on stage, Sight & Sound partners with Pinnacle Peak Pictures and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to release their debut feature film, I HEARD THE BELLS, for the first time on Digital and DVD on Nov. 14. The release will contain bonus features delving deeper into the filmmaking and historical figures that inspired the film. Set in the 1860s, … [Read more...]
MBTS church historian’s new book features readings from evangelical abolitionist William Wilberforce
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary celebrated the release of “Daily Readings: William Wilberforce” (Christian Heritage) by Michael D. McMullen, professor of church history and editor of the Midwestern Journal of Theology. “William Wilberforce was one of the most consequential Christians in the 18th-19th centuries,” said President Jason Allen. “His work against the slave trade and slavery will never be forgotten. Now, thanks to our own Dr. Michael McMullen, we can continue to learn … [Read more...]
MBU’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ to support SEND Relief efforts amid war in Israel
ST. LOUIS – For the second year in a row, Missouri Baptist University (MBU) is melding their theatre program with Southern Baptist efforts to bring a positive gospel influence to a world broken by war. Last spring, through its production of Neil Simon’s play, “Fools,” MBU’s theatre program raised more than $3,000 to support Southern Baptist SEND Relief efforts amid the war in Ukraine. Now, as Israel faces war with Hamas terrorists, MBU’s theatre program will support SEND Relief … [Read more...]
‘The Blind’ offers a look at early life of ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (The Alabama Baptist) – From 2012-2017, the reality TV series “Duck Dynasty” told many stories of the Robertson family and their duck-call and decoy business. “The Blind,” coming to theaters Sept. 28, tells the story of Phil Robertson’s life before he became a Christian. Andrew Hyatt, director of the film, knew Duck Dynasty fans would love the original script, but he felt there was more to the story. After hearing Robertson’s powerful Christian testimony, Hyatt knew a film … [Read more...]
New book invites families to ‘dive deep’ into doctrine
JEFFERSON CITY – High Street Press has just released Deep Dive Devotions for Families. The book is designed for parents and their children to read together and includes study questions and memory verses for each chapter. The devotions are intended to introduce the foundational teachings of Christianity, including the Trinity, the meaning of faith, prayer, justification, and forgiveness for sin. Deep Dive is authored by Daniel Carr, lead pastor of Canaan Baptist Church in St. Louis; … [Read more...]
Same Bible, different conclusions
A few months back, a Christian school in Kansas City announced it was closing its doors due to a severe reduction in financial support. The reason: Urban Christian Academy had placed on its website a statement that it is an LGBTQ-affirming institution. When donors discovered this, many stopped writing checks. A story about the school’s demise appeared in the Kansas City Star, which, in turn, attracted interest from ABC News. I received a call from a Chicago-based ABC reporter, who … [Read more...]
‘Sound of Freedom’ exposes sin of trafficking
KANSAS CITY – “Sound of Freedom” is a deeply unsettling and unpleasant viewing experience. It’s also a well-done, well-acted, riveting movie which – with a few caveats – demands to be seen. You may have heard of the film in recent days, perhaps due to its surprise success at the box office, its dark subject matter, its circuitous path to your local theater, or maybe all three. “Sound of Freedom” is based on the true story of Tim Ballard, federal agent on a crusade to rescue children … [Read more...]
Caddy’s ministry integrates faith, art
WALNUT GROVE – For 25 years, Kurt Caddy served as the Director of University Ministries at Southwest Baptist University. After retiring in 2022, Caddy formally launched Fourwinds Faith and Art, a ministry designed to inspire the church to use art for discipleship, worship, and evangelism. The ministry derives its name from Ezekiel 37:9 where God tells Ezekiel to call upon the four winds to bring life to the valley of dry bones. Caddy described the fourfold purpose of Fourwinds: educate … [Read more...]
Know your community and be a part of it, says radio Hall of Famer Dick Bott
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BP) – Missouri Southern Baptist Dick Bott has always believed in the importance of community and the power of radio to deliver those connections, particularly when it comes to sharing the Gospel. The Bott Radio Network began in 1962 when he and his wife, Sherley, purchased a country music station in Kansas City, Mo. and promptly changed it to Christian programming. The country music station enjoyed a large audience, but was losing money due to mismanagement, Bott … [Read more...]
MBTS president publishes updated edition of Spurgeon’s ‘Lectures to My Students’
KANSAS CITY – Midwestern Seminary celebrated today the release of President Jason K. Allen’s latest book, an updated edition of Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s Lectures to My Students, published by B&H Publishers. This deluxe edition of Lectures to My Students includes an introduction from Allen, lightly edited material for readability, and updated design aspects. Commenting on the release, Allen said, “I’m so grateful to partner with B&H Publishers and release this new, impressive, … [Read more...]
Southern Seminary’s Mohler interviews Missouri Senator about ‘war against manhood’
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler interviewed Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley about the “war against manhood and the American cultural crisis” in his latest “Thinking in Public,” June 21. They discussed the Missouri Senator’s latest book, Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs, which was released in print, Kindle and audiobook formats last month. Mohler began the conversation: “Well, I think you know you started an argument, and I think you … [Read more...]
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