Donnie Gene Wiltshire, a Baptist pastor and leader who spent more than five decades ministering to the Deaf community, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, after more
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who spent five years in prison for a sex and money scandal involving his Praise the Lord ministry and returned to broadcasting “The Jim Bakker Show,” has died at 86, his wife announced.
“I don’t want to be worshiped, because there’s a scripture in my Bible that talks about idol worship,” Dolly Parton said in a 2021 interview. “And I see that happening all the time with movie stars and these celebrities. People literally worship them more than they worship God. And I just — I cringe at it sometimes.”
The Baptist World Alliance announced Aug. 15 the passing of Neville Callam, BWA general secretary emeritus, after a brief illness.
The Rev. Lamar Hardwick, a disability activist, author and preacher known as “The Autism Pastor,” died on May 22. He was 47 years old.
Actor and martial arts champion Chuck Norris, known for his strong Christian faith and roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at 86, his family
Voddie Baucham, well-known evangelical preacher and bestselling author, died Sept. 25. He was 56.
John MacArthur, megachurch pastor, culture warrior, author and longtime voice of the “Grace to You” radio program, has died.
Jennifer Lyell, a former vice president of Lifeway who accused a seminary professor of sexual abuse in 2018, died yesterday (June 7) at age 47 after a series of massive strokes.
Kay Arthur, a popular Christian speaker, author and longtime host of the “Precepts for Life” Bible teaching program that was broadcast around the world, has died.
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