‘Singing schools’ and their impact on American worship
Few today recognize the impact “singing schools,” which used “shape-notes” to teach music, has had on American worship. This music, which is associated with the tradition of “Sacred Harp Singing,” enhanced worship across the nation.
Interesting notes about some of the faith-based schools part of ‘March Madness’
Historic Baptist university teams — Samford Bulldogs and Baylor Bears — among the 68 selected for the 2024 men’s NCAA basketball tournament.
Behind the scenes of Billy Graham’s first feature film
A World War II prisoner of war, a cowboy radio personality, a songwriter who had connected with Bing Crosby in
‘Off the map’: IMB’s Project 3000 pursues people on edge of lostness
International Mission Board missionaries are going the extra mile, quite often literally. Find out why. The Week of Prayer for International Missions is Dec. 3–10.
GA, KY Baptists share updates from Israel, working to travel home
Members of a tour group from Georgia and a Kentucky Baptist are among other Southern Baptists in the Holy Land but are safe, four days after Hamas militants bombarded Israel with rockets in a surprise attack.
Kingdom Baits bringing good news to saltwater anglers
The packaging of Kingdom Baits contains a barcode link where Blank hopes to host a series of short, daily devotionals for fishermen and women to discuss while they’re out fishing.
Baptist broadcaster defined by faith, not career
“I got as low as I could possibly go and when I was at the bottom I looked up and there was Jesus standing with His arms open saying, ‘Son, come home.’ ”
First person: Churches and TV commercials
I’m always thrilled when local churches make the decision to share their story on local TV.