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George Beverly Shea, the voice of Billy Graham crusades, dies at 104
(RNS) George Beverly Shea, whose signature baritone voice was a standard feature of Billy Graham crusades for more than half a century, died Tuesday (April 16) at age 104.
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Dr. Livingstone, I presume? Missionary icon turns 200
(RNS) As Britain marks David Livingstone's 200th birthday on Tuesday (March 19), Christians are being reintroduced to one of the greatest missionaries and explorers of the 19th century. A new book, meanwhile, introduces a darker side to Livingstone's globe-trotting career and the corrosive effect it had on his marriage.
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Sabbath Jazz brings large crowd to small Rocheport church
"Amazing Grace" had more runs and trills than usual on Saturday night, when Rocheport Christian Church was packed full for its first Sabbath Jazz service. The new service follows the precedent of a monthly bluegrass service – but this time, the specialty was jazz.
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On Grammy weekend, Christian music bounces back
Many experts say thanks to artists like TobyMac, the contemporary Christian music industry is experiencing a revival, with strong sales, record-breaking tours, and new success in the mainstream charts.
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Musical memories of Christmas past
For Steve Swope, music is a key part of Christmas memories: singing in church with his family, being part of a 500-voice choir and even almost missing a Christmas Eve service.
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FAV(e) PLACES: Woodcrest Chapel brings the outside in
What once seemed like a "raquetball club" on the outskirts of town is now a booming church that tries to bring pop culture to the pulpit.
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In new Christian hymnal, poetry guides the page
MU science professor Craig Roberts has spent the past six years helping with a new hymnal. And in this hymnal, unlike in most others, poetry dominates the page.
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Are ministers and musicians allies or rivals?
Eileen Guenther, American Guild of Organists president, reveals behind-the-scenes church struggles in her new book, “Rivals or a Team?: Clergy-Musician Relationships in the Twenty-First Century.”
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Forum Christian Church adds Sunday night service
For those who can't attend church on Sunday mornings, Forum Christian Church now has a Sunday evening service.
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Turning around: How a gospel-singing janitor returned to faith
Robert Wilson has served his time – both in the military and in jail. Now, his service is to God. A night-shift janitor in Lee Hills Hall at MU, Wilson recently released his first single as a gospel singer.
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On the Jewish New Year, look who’s blowing the Shofar
(RNS) For thousands of years Jews have been commanded to blow the shofar, the horn of an animal, whose sound is said to rouse the soul.
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