‘The Autism Pastor,’ known for disability advocacy, dies at 47
June 10, 2026
The Rev. Lamar Hardwick, a disability activist, author and preacher known as “The Autism Pastor,” died on May 22. He was 47 years old.
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Chuck Norris, action star and known for Christian faith, dies at 86
March 20, 2026
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
Well-known preacher, author Voddie Baucham dies
September 26, 2025
Voddie Baucham, well-known evangelical preacher and bestselling author, died Sept. 25. He was 56.
John MacArthur, megachurch pastor and voice of ‘Grace to You’ radio ministry, dies at 86
July 15, 2025
John MacArthur, megachurch pastor, culture warrior, author and longtime voice of the “Grace to You” radio program, has died.
Jennifer Lyell dies at 47
June 8, 2025
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, Bible teacher, author and co-founder of Precept ministry, dies at 91
May 21, 2025
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.
Gospel singer, songwriter Squire Parsons now experiencing ‘Sweet Beulah Land’
May 6, 2025
Parsons’ “Sweet Beulah Land” was voted song of the year in 1981 by readers of Singing News Magazine, where he was voted favorite baritone (1986–1987), favorite male singer (1988) and favorite songwriter (1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995).
Former Louisiana, Texas WMU director Nelda Seal dies
April 28, 2025
In 1986, Nelda Seal became executive director of Louisiana WMU and served in that role until 1995. She returned as interim director from 1998 to 2001, then took on the same role for Texas WMU in 2008.
Longtime California Baptist leader Fermín Whittaker dies at 83
February 10, 2025
Fermín A. Whittaker, the longest-tenured executive director of California Southern Baptist Convention, died Friday, Feb. 7.
Longtime missionary Charles Love dies at 96
February 6, 2025
Charles Love and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, served for 28 years as Southern Baptist missionaries in Guyana. They retired to Texas, but it didn’t stick and they moved to St. Lucia for 18 months, then spent three years in China.
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