‘Way Maker’ top 2020 worship song

January 31, 2021

By Diana Chandler Baptist Press “Way Maker” was the top worship song in 2020 as churches sought comfort in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, based

Christians worshipping at home during pandemic spikes hymn database

January 15, 2021

In 2020, we celebrated holidays at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We worked at home, attended school at home, even attended worship services at home.

‘The Lord Is Come’: Which advent is in view in ‘Joy to the World’?

December 22, 2020

By Scott Aniol Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary We are in the midst of a wonderful time in the year when we can reflect upon the

First person: ‘I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day’

December 15, 2020

You probably know the popular Christmas hymn, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” What you may, or may not know, is who wrote it

Aaron Wilburn — popular songwriter, singer, comedian — dies at age 70

November 30, 2020

Christian singer/songwriter/comedian Aaron Wilburn died Nov. 27 following a weeks long battle with COVID-19. He was 70 years old. Wilburn’s musical talent paired with his

The Kingsmen are back on the road because ‘everybody needs to hear’ the gospel

November 2, 2020

Founded in 1956, gospel legends The Kingsmen have produced 91 albums and won numerous awards for their music. Not only were The Kingsmen inducted into

There is ‘no new normal,’ says worship pastor during recent webinar

October 21, 2020

Churches face a lot of “unknowns” in reopening and must exercise caution, according to Keith Hibbs, director of the office of worship leadership and church